The real value of University for me was having the freedom to read extensively both within and outside the degree curriculum. My family were working-class but e

The real value of University for me was having the freedom to read extensively both within and outside the degree curriculum. My family were working-class but education was fully-funded which affected how I used my time. Sure, there were also many students who viewed the whole process as preparation for a career but some of us took it as an opportunity to explore intellectually.