Thousands of British graduates are emerging from university into an employment crisis, burdened by debt and feeling overqualified and hopeless. The restructuring of higher education presented a deal to teenagers: pay £9,000 per year in tuition fees and secure a 'bright future'.
Prediction Comes True
The Guardian's economics commentator Aditya Chakrabortty accurately predicted that for many graduates, the reality would be starkly different. Instead of a prosperous future, they face a tough job market and mounting financial pressure. The promise of opportunity has turned into a source of disillusionment for a generation.
