Graduates explain why university is a move you won't regret

With the 2024 UCAS deadline fast approaching, students at sixth forms and colleges across the UK will be deciding whether university is right for them.

There is plenty to consider before the January 31 deadline. What course do I want to study? Where in the country do I want to be? And, perhaps most important of all, will it be worth it?

For Estelle Nolan and Ella Roberts – two recent graduates from Liverpool Hope University – the answer to that final question is unequivocally yes.

A world of opportunity

Going to university is about much more than the course you study.

There are so many extracurricular activities to get involved in, from sports and societies, to research and study abroad opportunities, all of which are an opportunity to enjoy new life experiences.

English Literature graduate, Estelle, immersed herself in university life, taking on the role of student ambassador via Liverpool Hope’s dedicated on-campus careers service and also participating in a research project during her time as a student.

And, having the chance to broaden both her horizons and skills is what made the university experience so worthwhile and enjoyable.

“You get the opportunity to not only study something you love but meet a wide range of people from the UK and all around the world,” she says.

“I loved being a student ambassador and it gave me great life skills.

“I strengthened my public speaking skills by meeting prospective students and delivering campus tours. This allowed me to develop my confidence by speaking to and delivering campus tours to prospective students.

“I also got involved in Hope's annual research scholarship. This was a paid opportunity where I worked alongside academics in my subject area on 'The Childhood of