3 Things you must know before heading off to University

With rising tuition prices topping £9,000 the burden resting on prospective university students means that many are opting to go straight into work or pursue other interests such as travelling before they take the plunge into a university degree. A university degree is becoming more and more crucial as employees look to find the sharpest tool in the tool box therefore the £9,000 spent on the process should be used wisely. 

Having now finished my four year degree in International Hospitality & Tourism Management and successfully landing a job for the future I can tell you what it is like and have come up with three things you should remember if you take the plunge to go to University.

University is about being professional – Your college days are behind you. Just because you have fewer lectures than your college years, doesn’t mean less work. With £9,000 resting on your success, the time for you to be professional is now. Liaising with lecturers, getting into the inner circle, attending networking events, is only going help you to become a more professional person.

Experience, Experience, Experience – I cannot stress this enough; University is no longer about being good at academia. Some employers are looking way beyond your degree and now at how much work you have done or achieved. Experience counts for a lot in business today, the more experience you can secure the better all round candidate you can become and make yourself more attractive to individuals. 

Networking – Again this is a must and some times under-utilised in University today. During the recession networking was a crucial part of graduate’s process to securing a job. No matter who you are, your interests and your ambitions someone in the world will be sharing that same passion, all you have to do is utilise these networks effectively. Outlined are some good examples of networking sites or events that you can join to make your networks bigger.

Finished university and planning on going into the world of work? I would like to hear from you. Leave a comment and I will respond to your message as soon as possible.