University: Is it really worth it?

A question that has been spiralling round and round my brain for years increasing in volume...

'Is it really worth all that money to go to university?'

With a lot of my peers deciding to postpone university to 'find' themselves, take a gap year, pursue careers or internships or just skip uni altogether, I look into myself and my plans. I question whether I'm going into something which will waste 4 years of my life and my money. 

I'm going on to study PR and it has been a keen interest of mine for the past few years. I love the medium of social media to promote my friends who are artists in music or in theatre and I love working and advising friends on how they can improve their public image as professionals. I believe PR is definitely a real necessity in our everyday world. From Obama to Beyoncé, everyone in the public eye needs crisis management. However, after doing placements and small stints in offices, it kind of... scares me. After being in the cocoon of the BRIT school for years transitioning into the less forgiving world of work, I feel the difference. So, what about those who really aspire to be successful and earn the big bucks working in the city or doing their dream job but just aren't ready yet?

University.

The bridge that fills the gap between that annoying uncertain stage in life. That extra time to build more foundations for the future instead of floundering in the big pond which is called 'the real world'. Being able to meet new people and build more exciting and fun experiences. And partying! You can't have all work without play... I must admit, 30k is a lot to party and 'discover' yourself without the safety net of your parents but it has been proven that those who go into higher education do go on to earn more in the long run that those who did not. 

Either way, whether you've decided uni isn't really your thing or you've bagged a place at your dream uni.. 

Be sure to make the most of it.