Can anyone help me decide if going to uni is the right thing? I want o be a midwife and am at college at the moment studing for the access course. It's really harg going trying to get level 3 on my assingments and fitting all the work in. I don't wanna really kill myself at uni trying to get my degree if I don't get the rewards at the end. I am a single mom so it is especially hard for me and I don't live near the uni. I am also scared of failure! And I don't wanna be stuck in a dead end job either. Anybody any advice?
2007-01-04 00:49:57 · 14 answers · asked by Michele 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I would go but it is very tough once children are on the scene. It is vital for a vocational career such as midwifery. But do you have to do it immediately? I didn't go to university until I was 26.
Perhaps you may find life easier if you wait a few years, work in the meantime, build up the savings and your child will have time to be a little more independent.
2007-01-04 01:03:10 · answer #1 · answered by 13caesars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should go for the University course, not only will you get a great education and sound basis for becoming a midwife you will make friends for life! Speak directly to the University and see if they do a part-time course, that way you can work and study at the same time - that is the option I have gone for. I also do not live near my University and have the joy of a 3hr journey 2 days a week - but it is worth it! Try not to fear failure, it is a mistake I used to make, but someone once said to me that failure is only an indication that you need to change your direction in life and that you learn far more from failing than you do from success!
As a single Mum I am sure you are entitled to quite a few benefits, I also think that a number of Midwifery courses are NHS sponsored. Speak to the University - they love mature students and I found that mine were more than willing to help and were really helpful in fitting my degree around my life.
One final note, you are a Mum and you have been through childbirth. There is nothing like life experience to make you learn. When I have a baby I'd much rather a midwife with life experience who has gone through childbirth to help me through it, rather than a young childless post-grad!
Go for it...wishing you the very best of luck!
Jaimie x
2007-01-06 10:38:12 · answer #2 · answered by clayton_jaimie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hope this doesn't sound like a slacker answer. I have a background in physics, math, and computers. I didn't get serious about my studies til my late 20's, and up until then, I played a LOT. I worked jobs that seemed like fun or that would just pay the bills, and I really enjoyed myself. In the meanwhile, not being paid well motivated me to get an advanced degree and pursue my career seriously, and now that's paying off, too. Honestly, I'd enjoy your early adulthood and follow your heart, with the caveat that you can't burn bridges--don't make decisions that will limit your future options. You're obviously a bright guy/gal, and that's not going to change. So long as you have the option of going back to U at a later time, I say enjoy yourself for now and follow your heart. You can always pick up another degree, but you can't go through your 20s again. Just my 2 cents.
2016-03-29 07:13:35 · answer #3 · answered by Megan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you want to be a midwife uni is the way to go. I did one year of uni and I had enough of being totally skint and fed up so I left and went to work. For me it was the best decision I ever made as now I earn more than some of my friends that have degrees. I think this day uni doesn't always mean a fantastic job with great pay.
2007-01-04 00:51:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it, Uni will actually be easier then an access because at least you get financial support and should be able to work less. Some courses will also let you study part time, you should check with them directly! Everyone is scared of failure, but you have to just take that risk, because not doing something because of that would be a tragedy!
2007-01-04 04:54:38 · answer #5 · answered by Booooo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard work will see you don't get a dead end job. So much is made of going to uni or not, but reality is far different.
I didn't go to uni, I'm 29 and have got my own restaurant through hard work and no hand outs. Alot of degrees are worthless anyway and have no relevance in the real world.
Obviously for jobs like lawyer, architect etc its essential, but you can't substitute for good work experience and common sense over a bit of paper to say you got drunk and stoned for 3 years.
2007-01-04 00:56:13 · answer #6 · answered by First Ascent 4 Thistle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EDUCATION. Can't go wrong there. Don't end up like me. I have a job that pays the bills... great benefits, but I hate it. With a passion. But, its all I've ever done. Its all I know. So, I'm stuck. I think go to another type of career altogether, but....
I'm nearly 50 years old... no education, and no experience.
There stands a 24 year old with a college degree...
Who would you hire?
2007-01-04 01:02:39 · answer #7 · answered by bakfanlin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely know how you feel. i have just completed the access course at colchester institute, and i live nowhere near uni, im a single mum, and i want to be a midwife. it is possible, i only just managed level 3 on my assignments. email me on princesslami@aol.com we ave a chat sometime.
2007-01-04 00:52:30 · answer #8 · answered by lamyarhull 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a teaching college near you as you sound as though you don't enjoy study and if you could learn on the job then that sounds the better option
2007-01-04 00:56:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely go...I regret not going and have a feeling I will probably regret it forever.
It may be hard work but everyone says what a great experience it is.
Definitely do not miss out.
2007-01-04 00:53:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋