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Uni: Why should I? We surveyed 100 people to find out the top reasons why they chose to study at uni.

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  • Uni: Why should I?We surveyed 100 people to find out

    the top reasons why they chose to study at uni.

  • In Australia, over one quarter of the population have gained a university degree*.

    At USQ, we are proud to support over 89,000 students who have graduated.

    *Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

    http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/products/D422D0160CA82AE8CA25750C00117DD1?OpenDocument

  • Currently, there are more than 1.3 million people studying at an Australian university.

    At USQ, more than 28,000 students are currently enrolled.

    So why are all these people studying at university?

  • Before the fun begins, we remind you that these are the top answers after surveying 100 people.

    There are no right or wrong answers to this question, everyone has a different motivation for choosing to study

    at university. All we can do is share with you some of the common reasons

  • Before the fun begins, we remind you that these are the top answers after surveying 100 people.

    There are no right or wrong answers to this question, everyone has a different motivation for choosing to study

    at university. All we can do is share with you some of the common reasons

    Let the games begin!

  • Round 1Why do people go to university?

    TOTAL POINTS

    0

  • Why do people go to university?

    TOTAL POINTS

    0

    1

    2

    3

    4

    5

    6

    7

    8

  • TOTAL POINTS

    Why do people go to university?

    TOTAL POINTS

    14

    25

    20

    14

    13

    9

    8

    6

    5

    Its something that they have always wanted to do

    To learn more about a field or industry that interests them, or to follow a passion

    To make themselves more employable and increase their earning capacity

    To meet new people

    Gain skills and knowledge required to begin their career or change career paths

    To be eligible for a promotion, gain recognition or change roles in current work

    To grow as an individual, achieve a personal goal and mentally challenge themselves

    They have been asked by their workplace to investigate further study

    25

    20

    10

    9

    8

    8

    6

    1

    2

    4

    5

    6

    7

    8

  • TOTAL POINTS

    Why do people go to university?

    TOTAL POINTS

    27

    25

    20

    14

    13

    9

    8

    6

    5

    Its something that they have always wanted to do

    To learn more about a field or industry that interests them, or to follow a passion

    To make themselves more employable and increase their earning capacity

    To meet new people

    Gain skills and knowledge required to begin their career or change career paths

    To be eligible for a promotion, gain recognition or change roles in current work

    To grow as an individual, achieve a personal goal and mentally challenge themselves

    They have been asked by their workplace to investigate further study

    1

    2

    5

    6

    7

    8

  • Why do people go to uni?

    Are these the answers youve guessed? Theres more to come!

    Keep your answers rolling in!

  • TOTAL POINTS

    Why do people go to university?

    TOTAL POINTS

    33

    25

    20

    14

    13

    9

    8

    6

    5

    Its something that they have always wanted to do

    To learn more about a field or industry that interests them, or to follow a passion

    To make themselves more employable and increase their earning capacity

    To meet new people

    Gain skills and knowledge required to begin their career or change career paths

    To be eligible for a promotion, gain recognition or change roles in current work

    To grow as an individual, achieve a personal goal and mentally challenge themselves

    They have been asked by their workplace to investigate further study

    25

    20

    9

    8

    6

    1

    2

    5

    6

    8

  • TOTAL POINTS

    Why do people go to university?

    TOTAL POINTS

    42

    25

    20

    14

    13

    9

    8

    6

    5

    Its something that they have always wanted to do

    To learn more about a field or industry that interests them, or to follow a passion

    To make themselves more employable and increase their earning capacity

    To meet new people

    Gain skills and knowledge required to begin their career or change career paths

    To be eligible for a promotion, gain recognition or change roles in current work

    To grow as an individual, achieve a personal goal and mentally challenge themselves

    They have been asked by their workplace to investigate further study

    25

    20 8

    6

    1

    2 6

    8

  • Why do people go to uni?

    Have you guessed the top answer yet? Were so close to finding out!

  • TOTAL POINTS

    Why do people go to university?

    TOTAL POINTS

    62

    25

    20

    14

    13

    9

    8

    6

    5

    Its something that they have always wanted to do

    To learn more about a field or industry that interests them, or to follow a passion

    To make themselves more employable and increase their earning capacity

    To meet new people

    Gain skills and knowledge required to begin their career or change career paths

    To be eligible for a promotion, gain recognition or change roles in current work

    To grow as an individual, achieve a personal goal and mentally challenge themselves

    They have been asked by their workplace to investigate further study

    25

    8

    6

    1

    6

    8

  • TOTAL POINTS

    Why do people go to university?

    TOTAL POINTS

    67

    25

    20

    14

    13

    9

    8

    6

    5

    Its something that they have always wanted to do

    To learn more about a field or industry that interests them, or to follow a passion

    To make themselves more employable and increase their earning capacity

    To meet new people

    Gain skills and knowledge required to begin their career or change career paths

    To be eligible for a promotion, gain recognition or change roles in current work

    To grow as an individual, achieve a personal goal and mentally challenge themselves

    They have been asked by their workplace to investigate further study

    25

    8

    25

    8

    1

    6

  • TOTAL POINTS

    Why do people go to university?

    TOTAL POINTS

    75

    25

    20

    14

    13

    9

    8

    6

    5

    Its something that they have always wanted to do

    To learn more about a field or industry that interests them, or to follow a passion

    To make themselves more employable and increase their earning capacity

    To meet new people

    Gain skills and knowledge required to begin their career or change career paths

    To be eligible for a promotion, gain recognition or change roles in current work

    To grow as an individual, achieve a personal goal and mentally challenge themselves

    They have been asked by their workplace to investigate further study

    2525251

  • Why do people go to uni?

    This is it, its time for the top answer

  • TOTAL POINTS

    Why do people go to university?

    TOTAL POINTS

    100

    Its something that they have always wanted to do

    To learn more about a field or industry that interests them, or to follow a passion

    To make themselves more employable and increase their earning capacity

    To meet new people

    Gain skills and knowledge required to begin their career or change career paths

    To be eligible for a promotion, gain recognition or change roles in current work

    To grow as an individual, achieve a personal goal and mentally challenge themselves

    They have been asked by their workplace to investigate further study

    25

    20

    14

    13

    9

    8

    6

    5

  • Double or nothing!

    Why would a person go to university? The surprise round answer is

    DOUBLE POINTS!

  • A combination of all those answers and more!

    To begin with, many students struggle to pinpoint their reason for going to uni and often their motivations change as they move through their studies.

    Patience and open communication are the keys to understanding their reasons for being at university.

  • Each student has different motivators for choosing study and will gain different benefits throughout their journey, but one thing remains the same: its totally normal to want to know what university

    life is all about before you begin to study.

  • Each student has different motivators for choosing study and will gain different benefits throughout their journey, but one thing remains the same: its totally normal to want to know what university

    life is all about before you begin to study.

    How did you fair in Round 1? Dont worry, Round 2 begins on the next slide!

  • Round 2What are the benefits of studying at university?

    TOTAL POINTS

    0

  • TOTAL POINTS

    What are the benefits of studying at university?

    TOTAL POINTS

    0

    Increasing their earning capacityHelping them to explore their interests and increase their knowledge

    Increasing their job opportunities by providing them with transferrable skills and knowledge

    Allowing them to build personal and professional networks

    Boosting their confidence and resilience

    Providing them with a rewarding challenge and an opportunity to grow and learn

    Paving the way for others, such as friends, family or children, who might want to study at uni

    Helping them to find greater fulfilment in their career

    28

    19

    15

    13

    10

    6

    5

    4

    1

    2

    3

    4

    5

    6

    7

    8

  • TOTAL POINTSTOTAL POINTS

    15

    Increasing their earning capacityHelping them to explore their interests and increase their knowledge

    Increasing their job opportunities by providing them with transferrable skills and knowledge

    Allowing them to build personal and professional networks

    Boosting their confidence and resilience

    Providing them with a rewarding challenge and an opportunity to grow and learn

    Paving the way for others, such as friends, family or children, who might want to study at uni

    Helping them to find greater fulfilment in their career

    What are the benefits of studying at university?

    28

    19

    15

    13

    10

    6

    5

    4

    1

    2

    4

    5

    6

    7

    8

  • TOTAL POINTSTOTAL POINTS

    21

    Increasing their earning capacityHelping them to explore their interests and increase their knowledge

    Increasing their job opportunities by providing them with transferrable skills and knowledge

    Allowing them to build personal and professional networks

    Boosting their confidence and resilience

    Providing them with a rewarding challenge and an opportunity to grow and learn

    Paving the way for others, such as friends, family or children, who might want to study at uni

    Helping them to find greater fulfilment in their career

    What are the benefits of studying at university?

    28

    19

    15

    13

    10

    6

    5

    4

    1

    2

    4

    5

    7

    8

  • TOTAL POINTSTOTAL POINTS

    25

    Increasing their earning capacityHelping them to explore their interests and increase their knowledge

    Increasing their job opportunities by providing them with transferrable skills and knowledge

    Allowing them to build personal and professional networks

    Boosting their confidence and resilience

    Providing them with a rewarding challenge and an opportunity to grow and learn

    Paving the way for others, such as friends, family or children, who might want to study at uni

    Helping them to find greater fulfilment in their career

    What are the benefits of studying at university?

    28

    19

    15

    13

    10

    6

    5

    4

    1

    2

    4

    5

    7

  • TOTAL POINTSTOTAL POINTS

    35

    Increasing their earning capacityHelping them to explore their interests and increase their knowledge

    Increasing their job opportunities by providing them with transferrable skills and knowledge

    Allowing them to build personal and professional networks

    Boosting their confidence and resilience

    Providing them with a rewarding challenge and an opportunity to grow and learn

    Paving the way for others, such as friends, family or children, who might want to study at uni

    Helping them to find greater fulfilment in their career

    What are the benefits of studying at university?

    28

    19

    15

    13

    10

    6

    5

    4

    1

    2

    4

    7

  • TOTAL POINTSTOTAL POINTS

    48

    Increasing their earning capacityHelping them to explore their interests and increase their knowledge

    Increasing their job opportunities by providing them with transferrable skills and knowledge

    Allowing them to build personal and professional networks

    Boosting their confidence and resilience

    Providing them with a rewarding challenge and an opportunity to grow and learn

    Paving the way for others, such as friends, family or children, who might want to study at uni

    Helping them to find greater fulfilment in their career

    What are the benefits of studying at university?

    28

    19

    15

    13

    10

    6

    5

    4

    1

    2

    7

  • TOTAL POINTSTOTAL POINTS

    53

    Increasing their earning capacityHelping them to explore their interests and increase their knowledge

    Increasing their job opportunities by providing them with transferrable skills and knowledge

    Allowing them to build personal and professional networks

    Boosting their confidence and resilience

    Providing them with a rewarding challenge and an opportunity to grow and learn

    Paving the way for others, such as friends, family or children, who might want to study at uni

    Helping them to find greater fulfilment in their career

    What are the benefits of studying at university?

    28

    19

    15

    13

    10

    6

    5

    4

    1

    2

  • TOTAL POINTSTOTAL POINTS

    72

    Increasing their earning capacityHelping them to explore their interests and increase their knowledge

    Increasing their job opportunities by providing them with transferrable skills and knowledge

    Allowing them to build personal and professional networks

    Boosting their confidence and resilience

    Providing them with a rewarding challenge and an opportunity to grow and learn

    Paving the way for others, such as friends, family or children, who might want to study at uni

    Helping them to find greater fulfilment in their career

    What are the benefits of studying at university?

    28

    19

    15

    13

    10

    6

    5

    4

    1

  • TOTAL POINTSTOTAL POINTS

    100

    Increasing their earning capacityHelping them to explore their interests and increase their knowledge

    Increasing their job opportunities by providing them with transferrable skills and knowledge

    Allowing them to build personal and professional networks

    Boosting their confidence and resilience

    Providing them with a rewarding challenge and an opportunity to grow and learn

    Paving the way for others, such as friends, family or children, who might want to study at uni

    Helping them to find greater fulfilment in their career

    What are the benefits of studying at university?

    28

    19

    15

    13

    10

    6

    5

    4

  • Did you manage to guess a majority of these answers?

    Were some of the answers surprising?

  • Every students university experience and the outcomes they take away will be different, but overall, university will likely increase a

    students earning capacity and job prospects and provide them with an opportunity for personal growth and fulfilment.

  • Every students university experience and the outcomes they take away will be different, but overall, university will likely increase a

    students earning capacity and job prospects and provide them with an opportunity for personal growth and fulfilment.

    One of the best aspects of studying at university is the support available every step of the way. At USQ, were here to help answer questions

    such as, how do I enrol in classes or how do I write an essay.

  • Every students university experience and the outcomes they take away will be different, but overall, university will likely increase a

    students earning capacity and job prospects and provide them with an opportunity for personal growth and fulfilment.

    One of the best aspects of studying at university is the support available every step of the way. At USQ, were here to help answer questions

    such as, how do I enrol in classes or how do I write an essay.

    You can find out more about the different support services available to USQ students and their families here.

    http://www.usq.edu.au/socialhub/uni-lifestyle/2015/10/usq-support

  • Thanks for joining us today! We hope you had a win.

    Remember, support is available and communicating with others will be your keys to success.

    *Source: 21 focus groups conducted by the USQ Online Marketing team in 2015.

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    Thanks for joining us today! We hope you had a win.

    Remember, support is available and communicating with others will be your keys to success.

    If youve still got questions or are looking for more information, check out other great resources just like this one on Social Hub,

    or, chat to a Student Relationship Officer.

    http://usq.edu.auhttps://www.facebook.com/usqeduhttps://twitter.com/usqeduhttp://instagram.com/usqeduhttp://social.usq.edu.auhttp://social.usq.edu.au/http://www.usq.edu.au/current-students/support/meet-sro