Okay, sound advice so far, but let me play devils advocate.
Do you have a career in mind?
If yes, does it require a degree or other academic qualification?
If yes, then so be it - I agree with previous posters.
However, if your chosen vocation can be learnt in the workplace - and is an accepted career path in your field - I would give serious thought to skipping Uni and getting on the ladder right now.
You'll save yourself a ton of debt, and instead of being the older new boy, you'll be the guy with three or four years experience (and earnings) when your contempories join you.
BUT - this is a serious decision and I must stress that I add this point of view for completeness sake.
I am now well advanced in my second career, but neither required academic qualifications when I got into them.
I'm sure things are very different now; although as an employer I certainly consider any applicant regardless of formal qualifications.
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