Going to university is one of the biggest decisions a young person has to make, and a lot can rest on the outcome. Do they leave college and head straight into a new career, learning and earning along the way? Or do they further their education and bulk up their qualifications in hope of a better paid job down the line? There are advantages and disadvantages to both; getting on the career ladder as early as possible is a good idea, and sometimes by the time a similar aged, degree qualified student is looking for the same type of job, the employer may opt for the candidate with the actual hands on experience anyway, rendering the extra qualifications useless.
However, a degree is not the only worthwhile factor to consider when weighing up the decision as to whether or not to head off to University. The experience gained from living away from your parents and having to fend for yourself is invaluable, and sets you in great stead for later life. Of course, with such freedom comes responsibility, and none are as important as learning to manage money, and coping with a small amount to live on each week. Budgeting is a helpful tool to have in all walks of life, and at...