I live in the UK and went to university here. I reckon most of the courses could be condensed from three down to two years. There's also an element of the universities being businesses themselves, and the ensuing debt burden for alumni of each institution. Having said that, it can open doors. It's just a long time on theory instead of being out there and living life in the business world for real. I'm glad I got started, but part of me wishes I'd embarked on this path much earlier.
I think university should be looked at as a life experience in itself, and not just achieving the paper qualification at the end.
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