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Originally Posted by screamingskull
im trying to figure out if i should go to uni next year to study photography further or not, im currenty at college doing a Diploma in photography and after that the next level up is to go to uni and do a BA in it, my parents and teachers really want me to go, but i'd really like to go traveling instead. it will end up costing about the same amount of money, and i think i will really learn alot more traveling than i would at uni. doing both isnt really an option.
i just wanted to get an older persons perspective on this, did you go to uni or college?, or not?
do you regret going or not going?
what would you do if you were me?
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how old r u? i didn't start uni until i was 24, albeit it is alot cheaper in australia than it is in the us. i would definately recommend going to university and travelling. you can combine both, and some courses at least here in australia have grants available for travelling while doing your degree. you should look into every aspect possible. and don't under estimate what going to university can do for you if you want a career in photography. in my line of work as a sound designer and composer for theatre university definately opened up doors alot easier than would have been possible and/or alot more time consuming than otherwise have been. I have seen people struggle for years to try and get their feet in the doors but because of their education and networks they have been unable (sad but true). so i would not under estimate it. travel will always be there, and it is very easy to do, but university may become much harder to achieve as you get older and more financial pressures are forced upon you.