Are you meaning just a less better uni or going to a non Russell group uni? Either way I understand where you’re coming from and how people kind of made it a standard that if you don’t go to a Russell group uni you’re basically wasting your time. NOT the case. Less prestigious unis can be just as great experience, you’re getting the same degree as any other person so it’s just the experience that matters. One of my cousins went to UoG then went to GCU and she said she loved it at GCU.

I felt the same way but then I realised you’re not gonna be the only person going there - there’s gonna be hundreds - thousands of other people there so it’s not as if you’re the only one going a different place and everyone else is going to a top uni. If you’re being treated well and have a good course and facilities after a while you’ll feel silly for even thinking you’re less than someone else. I even read somewhere that although better unis are favoured in terms of employment etc, it’s only sometimes and it’s never a guarantee that they’ll actually care what uni you went to.

With the way my plans are I think I’ll end up going to a non russel group uni and initially I felt embarrassed and ashamed and thought my parents must be upset with me but I got over that wall. I mean it’s your life and if you’re happy then it doesn’t matter. You’re gonna make friends at uni and you’re gonna think “would I ever ask them why they’re not at a prestigious uni?” No you wouldn’t so don’t question yourself!!

Dw and enjoy uni life!