More Americans are going to Canada to get their degrees, taking advantage of substantially lower tuition costs. As a growing number of students question the cost of a university education, they’re seeking out less burdensome options rather than giving up on learning altogether.

A study by Arizona State University found that months after the 2016 US presidential election, some college students exhibited significant levels of stress, similar to those linked to PTSD. Both minorities and women were the worst affected, showing higher levels of stress than white college-aged males.

Faced with annual fees in excess of £9,000, questionable pastoral support on campus, and stiffer competition in a job market replete with graduates, Gen Zers have plenty of reason to be sceptical about the benefits of higher education. So, how are they forging their career paths after school?

University was once considered a rite of passage, but today’s 16- to 18-year-olds don’t view it as the only path to a successful career. Disenfranchised by high fees, many people (both teens and their parents) are questioning whether uni is good value for money, leading some to look for alternatives.