University life, whats it like as a mature student, single mum, with 2 kids?

Question

Obviously you cant go out and party all the time, coz u got to go home and look after the kids, but is it still a good idea to go?
do you get on with the other people on your course?

Answer 1

Of course!
It all depends on the university, it's life, and your life.
If you are into the party scene, universities have plenty of them. But they also have plenty of non-party people who, you know, actually study and are there to learn. (I know, what an odd concept.)
Older people are doing well at colleges and universities as students. The nice thing about being an older, returning student, is that the professors tend to accept you and believe you much more than the kids.
The library is a great place to hang out and meet serious students. Joining a campus club and getting involved will also introduce you to like-minded people. Don't be afraid to bring your kids to campus concerts, picnics or free food gigs, and celebration days. My daughter is 6 now, she came with me to work at the greenhouses at my college campus when she was 3 and 4 as I had no babysitter, now she considers herself to be a very important person who must work at the annual plant sale and help me plant more plants for the sale. She knows all the instructors in the plant lab and greenhouses and has lots of fun at the annual end-of-year picnic at the lake.
By bringing the kids with you, the university becomes a place they will want to attend when they are grownup. Don't be afraid to plant those seeds of seeking knowledge in those little heads now while they are young. Sure, you will see a lot of irresponsible college frats partying - but the nice thing is they stay and party while you go home, and the next day your head is clear while they wake up with hangovers. The trade-off is worth it, believe me.

Answer 2

I am a mature student with 2 childern but Im not that old only 22. I'm still in classes where most of my classmates are 18 or 19. Its a very good idea to go, beacuse college isnt about partying at all, I love coming home and having the challenge of balancing school work and kids. As far as getting along with people, you'll have no problem with this, College kids love nontrartional students, I guess they draw inspiartion form them.

Answer 3

I'm not a mature student but we have quite a few on our small and fairly unusual course and everyone in their twenties gets on well with them. My friend does social work and the mature students on her course go out with everyone else from the class for big nights or meals out so you'll definately get along with people, no matter what their age, as long as you're friendly and open.
On my course I get along with some of the mature students more than others as there's one woman who has kids the age of the younger students and she kinda acts like she knows more than us and tries not to speak to us, which is a shame since some of the other mature students are the funniest and nicest in the class. So just try to get on with everyone and don't let age get in the way of friendship, I think university life can be equally great whatever age you are and not every student loves to go out partying - people from my course get together to have coffee or lunch so don't worry about not being able to go out every night.

Answer 4

I'm a 20 year old 3rd yr Law undergraduate, like the majority of my peers. However there is one women I know in my seminar group, shes 40, has 3 children and is going through a awful divorce and she's doing just fine of the course and gets on well with everyone, in fact I think her years and life experience makes her a more rounded student who's not afraid to say when something doesn't make sense and in fact tends to say what we're all thinking. You'll be fine and you'll leave us young adults with no life skills and no work experience behind!

Good look

Answer 5

My Auntie went to uni at 42, she is a single Mum and although she found it quite difficult to juggle studies and childcare, she loved every minute and got on famously with the other people on her course. She is actually getting married to one of them now, she has graduated after 5 years and has landed her dream job! Go for it!!

Answer 6

yea if ur a nice person you should get along. just dont push your wisdom ---try and act like your better than the younger ones. im in a study group with two forty something ladies and im 24 so it works out fine. just be nice and youll do good.

Answer 7

university life isn't about going out and partying, it's about learning and earning a degree to increase your chances of obtaining a good career to support yourself and your kids. it's going to be tough, but you should do it! for me, i tend to work harder when i'm super busy. i'm sure you'll be fine, just think about providing a better life for your kids.