for what its worth
Im carrying at least £16,000 in SLC loans, im not particularly bothered, but I am aware that the interest accumulating is not insubstantial. Im a bit more worried about my interest free overdrafts, but I do expect to get a position sooner rather than later. Just finished my phd, and the studentship didnt leave much room for paying down historic debt.. but anyway, most of the comments here make a great deal of common sense. as usual, rarely reflected in public sentiment and government policy. A few thoughts:
education education education. fine, but as pointed out by many on here, degrees are not always equal.
saying that, people should ONLY enter a degree if they are aware of the job market, but always the subject should be enjoyable. 3 years+ is a long time if you arent interested, and only thinking of the money
personally though, I think even the shit degrees have a use. it can educate people socially, alter attitudes and generally makes for a more open minded individual. I can almost always spot a graduate after a few minutes of talking. despite most undergraduates being wankers for the duration, they generally grow up. the poor bastards from sink estates and lower working class families (such as mine) need this atmosphere, or they dont grow up.
we dont make anything in this country any more, limited natural resources. London spins money, directing it to countries that DO make things. we need to subsidise science and engineering, it created society as we know it, and we must use our rapidly diminishing talent pool properly before its lost.
mine is a ticket to join our american cousins
Biting the hand that feeds IT
