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Have you been starting to think about university? Not sure if it's the right way to go after college? Answer some simple questions and we'll tell you if the university life is a good fit for you or not.

Is University Right For Me? (UK)

What's got you thinking about university?

How would you describe yourself?

Who are you in your friendship group?

Do you have a back-up plan?

You're at a house party, what are you doing?

Do you know what you want to study?

How independent are you?

University sounds perfect for you. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet people and experience new things and you sound like a real socialite. University will be one of the most rewarding and fun-fuelled stages of your life, and you are exactly the kind of person that will thrive on the hubbub. You'll have some of the best nights out and meet friends for life. Student accommodation shouldn't be a problem for you, because you'll probably be one of the people making the noise in the first place. Just remember, you're also there to study, so do expect a bit of hard graft through the years. You might be there for the social life, but it's an expensive commitment, so try to power through the hangovers and get yourself to the lectures! Remember, there's more to it than the booze.

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Yes!

You might be less inclined to go on wild nights out five times a week, but that doesn't mean that university won't be a good fit for you. You'll not only make some friends for life, but you'll be able to delve right into the subjects that really interest you. Your career-driven mind will power you through the deadlines and early morning lectures, but just be prepared for the noisy student halls. University will also give you a great opportunity to let go a little bit and experience new things, which is perfect for someone like you who seems to like it in your comfort zone. You've got to get out there!

Of Course!

If you enjoy a night out occasionally and are invested in your chosen subject, then university sounds right for you. You might be taken aback by some of the drinking and general noise that goes on in university halls, but you'll be able to join endless student societies and you'll make friends for life there. As long as you stick with your lectures and turn up to at least 50% of your 9ams, you should be fine on the study front too. You might just have to learn to deal with some annoying people.

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Probably

The truth is that university meets a lot of it's steretypes, and if you're not prepared to handle them then it might not be the best fit for you. If you can deal with a bit of rowdiness in the student halls and a couple of 9am starts each week, you'll manage just fine. After all, you're there to learn above all else. You might be a quieter person, but there will be plenty of other likeminded people around for you to bond with. Get involved with as many student societies as possible and try something completely new to open yourself up in the world. The biggest advice for someone like you is to get out there. It's pointless having your university years spent locked in your bedroom bingeing Netflix shows. That's no way to be a student!

woman reading book while sitting on chair

Possibly

The truth is that university meets a lot of stereotypes, and if you're not totally prepared to handle them then it probably won't be for you. It's a very expensive few years for you to dedicate your time to something you're not even sure about, so if you're absolutely desperate to go, do a bit of research into the best courses for you. Maybe then you'll feel more happy about going. Just because you've got lots of friends who are going to university doesn't mean that you have to follow suit. There are plenty of other options out there!

Not really

Unfortunately university doesn't sound like quite the right fit for you. The truth is that it meets a lot of it's stereotypes, and if you're not prepared to deal with the partying and 9am lectures, then you might want to think about going down another path. It's an expensive commitment to make for something that you're not even sure about in the first place. That being said, you will always find likeminded people to bond with, and there are endless student societies for you to experiment with and broaden your horizons. Just dont feel pressured into going because it's what your peers are doing, or what your parents have recommended.

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