Money problems overtake mental health concerns among students – survey
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The cost-of-living crisis is having an even bigger impact on graduates’ career plans than the pandemic, research suggests, with young people now more concerned about money problems than their mental health. It is driving important decisions that will affect future career paths Chris Rea, Prospects at Jisc Half of those surveyed this year said they had changed their career plans, with two in five putting their decision down to the cost-of-living crisis. Chris Rea, a careers expert for Prospects at Jisc, said: “The cost-of-living crisis means that money is now the number one concern for students and graduates. The cost-of-living crisis has also deterred many from taking on further study, with postgraduate degrees becoming increasingly unaffordable and cost being the biggest concern among respondents hoping to stay at or return to university.
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