Wondering whether you will fit in at university is a common concern, and there are a whole range of reasons why you might feel like uni isn’t for you. For example, our data shows that 66% of university applicants are worried about not being academic enough.
So, why is this a myth?
Reason 1: Different university courses are taught in different ways. Just because you don’t consider yourself to be ‘academic’ doesn’t mean there isn’t a university for you if that’s what you want.
Evidence:
86%
of all UK graduates describe going to university as a good decision or the best decision they’ve ever made
(Source: UUK, Censuswide 2024)
Reason 2: Lots of people from different backgrounds thrive at university.
Evidence:
50%
of undergraduates in 22/23 had parents/guardians who had never been to university
73%
of first generation graduates agreed their degree gave them the confidence to apply for jobs without feeling like an imposter.
22%
Since 2017 the number of black and Asian students attending university has increased by 22%.
(Source: HESA August 24)
Reason 3: Universities have additional academic and wellbeing support if you need it.
Evidence:
79%
of final year undergraduates in the UK reported that information around mental wellbeing support services were well communicated.
(Source: National Student Survey 2024)
Reason 4: Universities accept students with a range of prior qualifications and experiences.
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