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HE & FURTHER
EDUCATION
Quiz: iS UNIVERSITY
RIGHT FOR ME?
Instructions: Answer honestly! Choose the option that best reflects how you feel.
Keep track of your points: A = 2 points, B = 1 point, C = 0 points
1.How do you feel about studying
independently?
4.How do you feel about assessments like
essays, reports, or presentations?
A) I love researching, reading, and learning
on my own.
B) I can manage some independent work,
but prefer guidance.
C) I struggle without step-by-step
instruction.
A) I enjoy expressing my ideas in writing or
verbally.
B) I can do them with effort and support.
C) I find them daunting and stressful.
2.What motivates you most?
A) Exploring ideas and deepening
knowledge in a subject I love.
B) Gaining skills that help me in my current
job.
C) Just getting a qualification to meet
requirements.
3.How do you handle deadlines and longterm projects?
A) I plan carefully and stick to deadlines.
B) I manage okay but sometimes
procrastinate.
C) I find deadlines stressful and struggle to
complete tasks on time.
10–12 points: University Could Be
a Great Fit!
You thrive on independent
learning, enjoy exploring ideas, and
are ready to take on the challenge
of higher education.
5.How important is social and campus life to
you?
A) I’m excited about meeting new people and
joining groups.
B) I’d like some social life but it’s not my
priority.
C) I’m not interested in campus activities; I
focus on work/life balance.
6.How confident are you in managing
finances and independent living?
A) I feel prepared to budget, manage rent, and
balance life while studying.
B) I could manage with some support.
C) I feel unsure and anxious about
independent living.
6–9 points: Maybe – Consider Your
Options Carefully
0–5 points: University Might Not
Be Right Right Now
You could benefit from university,
but part-time, online, or vocational
routes might suit you better. Think
about support systems and course
type.
You may prefer practical learning,
apprenticeships, or workplacebased training. University could be
overwhelming without extra
support.
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