I dunno, will have to ask next week. I think theyre looking for someone to start ASAP so asking if I can visit after the 21st of May before giving them an answer is maybe a big ask?

Its not so much trying to be a student too long, my career/industry is environmental science research and thats what the work at uni would be. Its just the difference between an academic or commerical position.

The other advantage of uni is that Itd leave me open to being able to go travelling after the contract if nothing else has come up. The Cefas work is likely to not be up for me going travelling for a few months *shrugs*

Id agree though, there is an element of not wanting to go out into the big wide world. The pay is an issue though, as Cefas is known for not paying much so I might get a raise, but equivalent work elsewhere would pay more. It comes down to what value I put on the experience!