mature students?

Question

is there anybody out there thinking of embarking on the student life for the first time. ive been at work for 10 years, but am seriously considering going to Uni.... advice anyone?

i dont have kids, but i do have a mortgage... thats the only thing holding me back. thank you for words of encouragement

Answer 1

hi. I am 34 with one child and am starting a degree in September. I would say go for it or you could end up regretting it for the rest of your life. Best wishes

Answer 2

Im a great believer of "if thats what your heart is saying".
There is only one thing about mature students, you have to be under 55 when the course begins! Most uni's have separate accomodation facilities for mature students, so that you're not in a hall with 6 18 year olds, which I think is brilliant.

There are part time courses (which do last twice as long) which could be an option since you have a morgage, but Im sure your bank may help out aswell.

Im heading off to uni this Septemeber!
Good luck with your decision =]

Answer 3

I started uni 2years ago after having children ect. Its the best thing ive done so far, it fits in with my daily routine, im at home for the children if they are ill at school and i go to uni at night time, my partner has them for me. My friend has a mortgage 3 children and a job as a nurse i wouldnt be worried about paying your mortgage they will tell you what finacial help you can get make sure you get all advice on the financial side as it may cause problems later down the line,once all that is sorted GO FOR IT! Good Luck

Answer 4

Face facts, you are probably going to live for many years and you don't want to look back in another ten years and wish you had done the course earlier. As many others have told you, there are lots of mature students at university and, if you have to work full-time, enrol to study part-time or do the Higher national at a local college (2 years) then enrol part-time for the final year of the degree. By all means, do it NOW. Imagine how your career could grow with a degree and what a dull time you might have at work without one.

Answer 5

There are loads of mature students out there. I am just about to start my 3rd year of an Occupational Therapy course but I live at home because I have 2 children. There are at least 20 people on my course in the same position.

You don't say if you have a family, but it is hard work to juggle family life and studying... but it's worth it. You will find it lots easier if you don't have children.

Answer 6

If you want a view from the "other side", then I can tell you that almost without exception my best students over the past 10 years have been the mature students. They are on my course because they WANT to be and are serious about getting their degrees.

Answer 7

I'm 34 and have worked all my life in dead end jobs. I decided enough was enough and have gone back to college and am currently doing various computer courses. It's a start and will be a long road ahead but I know it will be worth it in the end. Suzie's right, it's never too late so go for it.

Answer 8

Go for it.
I put my life on hold to raise my children and am about to embark on a uni course.
lack of qualifications didn't stop me and they took into account my life skills and experience of life.

Answer 9

Great for you!
I don't know where you are coming from and where you want to go considering a career. You might not want to break totally with what you are doing at the moment. Can you combine your work with studies, or do you want something totally new?
Take one or two classes first and see if you like it. Good luck!

Answer 10

before you do anything check what student grants you will get to see if you can afford the mortgage or you may have to find part time work to survive, I think the nursing grant is about £4000 for a single person and paid quarterly.