When examining Lancaster university one should not focus solely on it’s ranking among other universities in the UK, as those only take into consideration the economic (that is to say, professional success) of their prospective students. I would argue that a university is much more than that, as it prepares us not only for our future careers but for our lives in general. Lancaster is undoubtedly one of the best universities for career aspirations, but also (and I would argue more importantly) it shapes its students into independent, self-sufficient and driven individuals who are mentally and physically ready for the wild jungle that is the modern labour market. Lancaster offers its students a social sphere that guarantees contact with people and subjects that makes them question their lifelong held beliefs whilst also opening them up for new ideas, opinions, and ways of thought. In any case, you can come to Lancaster University for a degree, but you will come out with much more than that!