Discuss some of the benefits and drawbacks of studying for a university degree.

Discuss some of the benefits and drawbacks of studying for a university degree. Which appear to be more persuasive? Refer to the set text and other sources This essay will be exploring the benefits and drawbacks of studying for a studying degree, it will be including points from the given article by Brook R. and Everett G. (2009) ‘Post- graduate reflections on the value of a degree’. British Educational Research Journal. 35 (3). pp. 333-349, in which it shows the studies of the impact on young adults due to the change on the higher education system. For many students studying at university is seen as one of the most vital and valuable experiences in an individual`s life.

It is true that various benefits can be given why people want to attend university. Studying at university for a degree for many past years has been seen as a benefit however now many people have been discussing the drawbacks of studying for a university degree. This essay will look at and discuss some of the benefits and drawbacks. This essay will also include a study position in which I as the student will be writing up previous education, it will also include future goals for further learning and career ambition in life. Study position

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I am a very confident student and eager to learn and progress as an individual to craft a fulfilling career path. The reason why I have chosen to do this course in childcare and education as it is a passion of mine to work with young people and provide opportunities for them that wasn’t there for me. I’ve always had the responsibility of putting other people before myself and being there for others, I also had the tasks of looking after my younger brother and sister and being there for my younger relatives. My previous studies A-level Media, Photography and Sociology I find have helped to equip me with the learning skills and discipline required for further study in higher education.

The subject I enjoyed the most was Sociology because it looked at people and society’s problems, I have also studied family looking at the development of family from the past and how it has changed. I have also looked at the development of childhood specially the socialisation and how this has changed rapidly due to changes in the law and other factors about how children should be treated. It has also helped me understand the society we live in enabling me to develop my critical thinking skills, to analyse and interpret the world around me.

My subjects have allowed me to enhance and develop my skills such as working with IT, teamwork and meeting deadlines. I feel that these skills are transferable and I hope to develop them during my time at university. Although I find my previous skills transferable I find that this degree course would push me even more to develop these skills and will enable me to be academically adequate to the fullest of my potential. During this time I would like to work on the skills I already have to a better quality. I would also like to gain more as for the things and qualities I lack and don’t have and doing this course I believe would provide me with that. After this course I would like to embark on the third year to complete a BA (hons) and then I would like to do the Postgra………………………..