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Melissa Massey

Is University Worth It?

As students return to university, undergrad Melissa Massey, 19, from Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, finds out if going to university still pays off.

Last updated: 05 October 2009

First broadcast on 5 October 2009, 6.30pm

"Being given the opportunity to explore a subject that is personally important to me and to people I know has been an invaluable experience.

Study, whether it is at school, college, through further education or higher education, affects so many young people.

So any changes from fees to graduate traineeships would inevitably play heavily on the minds of tomorrow.

The recession has resulted in changes for everyone and students are no exception to its repercussions.

It has become even harder for students to find and tie down part-time jobs, internships, traineeships, and secure first jobs."

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