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Post by SAF_Legend on Oct 31, 2012 9:14:23 GMT
Uni life is really fun, especially something to consider if you're single. If you're open-minded enough, you shouldn't have much problem mixing in as long as you don't hinder yourself. I know some people might find it awkward, but personally, I had several "mature" friends, and one of them became one of my dearest friends within a group of mixed age close friends. Uni is definitely a great place to meet new people (and getting a missus, if you're interested)... so if you have the chance you should try it out. Certainly, if you're up for it - just do it  P.S. Not sure if Open University is the same, but I'd rather attend regular Uni for 3 years. P.P.S. Are you going to continue to work part-time while pursuing a degree? |
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Post by Rene Meulensteen on Oct 31, 2012 10:02:01 GMT
This is always something I think about doing for Graphic Design, I'd really like to further my knowledge in the subject as I see a distinct difference in design from those that have studied it 'properly' to those that 'couldn't' go to Uni.
I don't think I could afford to go to Uni now though and study it, rent to pay, bills to pay, food to buy etc. I don't think I've done too badly from completely home learning myself but its never been any sort of qualification unfortunately.
I guess what I'm saying is that it depends completely on your circumstance, if you can afford to do it full time I'd get it done and not worry about the age gap, I hear it's just a number anyway!!
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Post by jimbonda on Oct 31, 2012 18:28:01 GMT
cheers lads. to answer the questions, yeah i am single and yeah i would need to do a bit of work and make a few quid.
i'm leaning towards the open uni route, but iv still got a nagging feeling that i should just attend a proper uni. i did actually enrol at uni when i was 20/21 but left after 6 months or so because my personal life was a bit out of control and made life a bit impossible. things would obv. be different now, but it would be kind of important to be able to live and mix with people around my age rather than freshers
maybe if i phone a uni up and ask them a bunch of questions i'll have a clearer pic.
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Post by JamBritRed on Oct 31, 2012 19:20:56 GMT
cant speak with much authority on the Uni age demographic there in the UK, but if it is anything like what i had then u shouldn't stand out that much Jim.
u must remember that you will always have people, such as yourself, who didn't go straight into Uni from college/6th form, and they would want to eventually get a degree. u may not have too many in your classes, but there will be many about the campus, doing their respective areas of study.
also, from a student's point of view, i found that the best forms of input from the students came from the 'older' class members. life's lessons give a good perspective that the younger students just wont be able to provide. plus, 30 isnt that old anyway guy!
if u have difficulty staying focused or being self-driven, or if u prefer the in-person teaching experience, id say do the proper Uni. if u can deal with the online tutorials, and the specific consultation times, then u can try the open Uni.
considering it's psychology that u will be pursuing, and that, as u said, there will be a further studying element to it i'd plump for the proper Uni. 6 years is a long time mate. alot can happen. if u add to that 2-3 years for the further studies, u r looking at being almost 40 by the time u are fully qualified for the job u want to do. as opposed to 5-6 years should u go the proper uni route.
my 2 pence worth.
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Post by jimbonda on Oct 31, 2012 23:17:37 GMT
thanks Jamo, some food for thought.
i'm gonna look into the possibility of attending at least to be able to have the option
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Post by moxdevil on Oct 31, 2012 23:49:40 GMT
I went at 24 and there were around 9 other mature students in a department of around 300. There's probably even more going now because they are less put off by the financial debt than younger students and you'd find that the social sciences typically attract more mature students than other areas.
I've thought about doing an OU course myself but i really enjoyed the seminar environment you get by attending.
If you can attend i'd opt for that over an Open University course.
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Post by traffordbrown on Nov 1, 2012 9:12:48 GMT
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Post by jimbonda on Nov 1, 2012 9:54:20 GMT
thanks mox
thanks traff that was a good read. you'll smash that PGCE if it's only 10 months
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Post by traffordbrown on Nov 1, 2012 9:55:50 GMT
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Post by traffordbrown on Nov 1, 2012 9:56:36 GMT
Cheers jim. Haven't even got a place yet though! Quite nervous about it actually.
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Post by jimbonda on Nov 1, 2012 10:45:04 GMT
fingers crossed mate. i'll have a look through that uni guide cheers
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Post by SAF_Legend on Nov 1, 2012 13:37:23 GMT
Sheffield is a good University. Just sayin' |
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Post by traffordbrown on Nov 1, 2012 13:43:45 GMT
Sheffield is a good University. Just sayin' 7th best in the UK for Psychology, no less! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2012 14:17:49 GMT
This is an idea I have been mulling over for an age now. I'm 43 and would still love to do it, but unfortunately I think OU will be my only option now. My point Jim is that there is very little I regret more than not doing anything whilst I had the chance, so if there is any opportunity to do this properly then I say go for it.
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Post by jimbonda on Nov 1, 2012 15:20:19 GMT
yeah since i bailed on uni at 20 iv had a nagging feeling i should hit it. i know what u mean soapy.
as it happens i have a mate who has started uni and he's in his 40's. he's got a misses and a family but he wanted to change career and he's just gone for it.
also my dads cousin gave up his job as a chippy and attended uni in his 40's to study law. he's now a barrister and happy in his job
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