Is a degree worth the effort if your not A grade?

[ey up]

So i'm in the middle of a degree, and i'm finding that my grades are not up to the standards i would like. Do people think that a low class of degree is worth the paper is written on or should i just accept that i'm not up to it and quit before i waste any more time and effort?

[Green Web]

Depends on what the degree is for? In most cases no even if it is A+

 

I've line managed various volunteers over the years and 95% of them all had degrees and various other qualifications, they all would saved a fortune and become far more employable by just simply volunteering in the first place.

[Nagel]

So i'm in the middle of a degree, and i'm finding that my grades are not up to the standards i would like. Do people think that a low class of degree is worth the paper is written on or should i just accept that i'm not up to it and quit before i waste any more time and effort?

 

You're not up to it so don't waste any more money, time or effort in gaining a worthless degree.

 

Your lack of capitalisation of "I" and use of "your" instead of the correct "you're" in the thread title show that you aren't university material. That's just a realistic assessment and not a criticism.

 

Too many people have been sold duff degrees in recent years, people who would have been much better off trying to get an early start on the career ladder rather than build up debts they can never repay on student loans.

[TJC1]

Cause' its worth it! Degrees are not just about getting firsts (no one asks what class you got). You learn analytical and research skills, communication processes and to organise a workload plus the loan is not a priority debt.

You will benefit from 3 years at Uni, might not be immediately obvious but trust me it comes in handy.

 

It's only people that never went to Uni / did'nt get good enough A levels who think its a waste of time.

 

Stick at it.

[HeadingNorth]

Your lack of capitalisation of "I" and use of "your" instead of the correct "you're" in the thread title show that you aren't university material. That's just a realistic assessment

 

Only if the OP cannot tell the difference between casual use of an internet forum and due care and attention paid to university work.

[Cavegirl]

I wouldn't leave your degree in the current climate. There isn't necessarily anything to go to. If your degree is anything like mine was your first year marks won't count towards your final grade so really you've only completed a quarter of the course and still have ample time to pick up your marks.

 

I'd be happy to offer you some help and advice with essay writing techniques if you want to pm me (I've worked as an undergraduate tutor) - there is a general formula to writing a good academic essay and once you've cracked that it becomes much easier to get good marks. A great tip is to make sure you're ahead of the crowd on getting hold of the recommended reading for the essay/ project (aim for at least 10 articles in each essay bibliography and add at least two articles that aren't on there). Essay writing becomes really easy if you've read the right articles because they'll give you the different sides of a debate that make for an interesting essay.

 

You will need a good degree if you want to carry on in academia, but as you progress you tend to specialise on an increasingly smaller area within your subject and acceptance to Masters/ research depends heavily upon your final dissertation topic. Choosing your specialisation carefully is the key- so make sure that you pick a dissertation subject that really interests you, but also enables you to showcase your strengths. You are really looking to tell your dissertation tutor something they don't know- a bit of original research.

 

Even if you don't follow an academic route, you will definately appreciate the skill set (particularly critical thinking, a wider vocabulary and the general knowledge) that completing a degree offers. Plus you won't always be wondering if you're being passed up for a job because the other applicants have a degree. Having a degree may may no longer open any doors because they're too common, but at least it prevents them from closing on you.

[shane39]

Slightly off topic but things are pretty grim,(unless you have the best qualifications)

My girlfriend has a masters(business) and lectures at a Edinburgh uni on a yearly contract. She is paid 40 -50grand.Her position is being opened to applicants with a phd,and for 33grand per annum.

 

She is basically being pushed out to save money.

[alchresearch]

A degree is more than just what result you get. Its about the time and effort you put into research for your papers. I find I use the methods more than information taught in my degree quite often.

[spooky3]

Other than being taught by learned experts in the field teaching the current best practices, you are free to experiment and develop without fear of real budgets and constraints.

 

The route through the education system teaches you philosophical thought processes which make you more independent and self reliant.

 

 

I also read a report about a decade ago which showed that graduates live longer because they make better decisions in general life. But, who knows eh?

[some guy]

This is what I'm wondering about now. I'm in Y13 at sixth form and I am just thinking "is there any point?" I've never been one for A grades and I only just scraped through into A2.