IF I had a child who wanted to be a pilot then I sure as hell wouldn't want them to go to University.
Been there and drank the t-shirt. 3 years, £12k of debt and a piece of paper that impresses nobody.
Some decent A-Levels to prove you are not thick is about as far as I would take formal education unless you want to enter one of the proper professions (medicine, law, accountancy).
The real return on investment on a degree is absolutely pitiful. Its also stressful and boring. No wonder the Labour party are so enthusiastic about them.
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