Completing University

On completing my university studies

So my time in university is over. Unless I return to do a masters degree, I won’t be back in a university for some time.

I have now completed 5 years at university, graduating with a Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences with a Bachelor of Finance.

It’s time to do a short reflection on my time at uni.

Could I have done better with my grades? Probably

Could I have used those 5 years better? Maybe

Should I have just dropped out and self-taught myself everything? Potentially

Did I have a good time, meet amazing people, learn about things and learn about myself? Definitely.

Experiences 🔗︎

One thing that is really good about university is meeting other people who are in the same stage of life as yourself. I met many new friends through university, many of whom will be my friends for many years to come.

Changing Degrees 🔗︎

At then end of my first year at uni, I changed degrees from Mechanical Engineering.

I initially started this degree because most of my friends were also doing it. It’s a fairly decent idea considering I had no idea what I wanted to do when I left school, but I found myself not really enjoying things and wanted a change.

I was researching financial topics when I decided that I should just study finance at uni! A very good idea!

Plus I also wanted to do something to sound smart so I kept on doing Maths as well. What a great combination!

Fortunately for me, this combination has given me many opportunities and has set me up very well for many different, lucrative, career paths.

Studying Overseas 🔗︎

From January to June in 2019 I studied overseas at the University of Sheffield in the UK. This was a fantastic experience for me.

I got out of my comfort zone, and into real life. I was finally able to live my life on my own terms.

While my focus when I was away was certainly not on my academics, I excelled in other areas.

In fact, my first semester back, my grades improved by 25%.

I came back with a renewed confidence and new desires to achieve the things I really wanted.

Do it again? 🔗︎

In today’s world I see so much about how university is garbage and no-one should do it.

I see posts like ‘don’t go to uni! just teach yourself at home in 1 year!’.

This is definitely possible, and I really think the education system will change incredibly over the next 10-20 years.

At the same time though, the opportunities that I took and the people I met along the way have absolutely made my life more fulfilling and enjoyable.

You can’t go back and change time, and I am very grateful for the experiences that I have been afforded.

Another blog containing all my university tips will come out soon!

James