Research of 510 adults, who failed to complete their university studies, also found one in five suffered from alcohol or drugs abuse as a result. Nearly half of people who dropped out admitted they did so because they had chosen the wrong course (47 per cent). The research was carried out by www.myunichoices.com, a website which helps prospective students find the right course in higher education. Just over a quarter felt the course advice they received was poor, and the same amount felt pressure from parents to choose a course that would lead directly to a good job. Furthermore, more than one in five students reported their financial cost of leaving university was as much as £10,000.

Source: Daily Mirror March 20, 2020 12:49 UTC