For a couple of years after they graduated they all travelled round Europe by train each summer and they still meet up. They seem to share a real bond. Ditto my ex who is still very close to his best friends from uni.
This aspect of university is often overlooked. I barely keep in contact with anyone I knew from school but I still have a reasonable circle of friends from university.
Whilst I didn’t go on to use my degree (in a scientific subject) I wouldn’t trade those three years and all that came out of it for anything. I’m reasonably well paid and life is good despite the various ills in the world.
It was cheaper back then as it was before the most recent eye watering increase which I have to say would make me think twice. Fees should be lower but entry tougher if you ask me. This should be coupled with better investment in providing opportunities outside the world of academia. I realise none of this will ever happen.