Calling all mature students ......

Aliboy

Aliboy

Aliboy

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At the ripe old age of 42, I have decided to get my backside back into education and have been offered a place as a residential student at one of Edinburgh's colleges.
It's a one year course in which I'll mainly be studying psychology, and if all goes well and I stick at it, I'll be offered a place at Uni once I pass.
So I was wondering if anyone else here has decided to go back to school and what your experience was like as life of a student. Was it the best thing you'd ever done? Any regrets? Did you manage to get yourself a career from what you studied ?
Any advice and tips welcome;)

Cheers

Al:D
 
Aliboy said:
At the ripe old age of 42, I have decided to get my backside back into education and have been offered a place as a residential student at one of Edinburgh's colleges.
It's a one year course in which I'll mainly be studying psychology, and if all goes well and I stick at it, I'll be offered a place at Uni once I pass.
So I was wondering if anyone else here has decided to go back to school and what your experience was like as life of a student. Was it the best thing you'd ever done? Any regrets? Did you manage to get yourself a career from what you studied ?
Any advice and tips welcome;)

Cheers

Al:D
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yes, i went back and iam going back again, life as a student priceless, if your single and look young its the best :cool:. the only issue that ive always hated is "when the sun is out" during exam time:( ,
as for psychology well NHS hasnt an age limit so you'll be fine.
 
You are 42 & you are going back to college to study psychology. :confused:
How about getting a job or studying summit that will lead to a job, Or are you rich ?
 
Im 37 and just starting my final year Bsc Computing at Sheffield hallam, its all good especially when you get told by class mates you only look about 24 lmao, think people are just being kind but it makes your day.
 
malc30 said:
You are 42 & you are going back to college to study psychology. :confused:
How about getting a job or studying summit that will lead to a job, Or are you rich ?
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What are you trying to get at?

I'm going back to college next week, 25 is considered "Mature Student" so here I am. I've decided I want to do something else with my life.
 
Good luck with that, not seen you post for ages. Still loving the mussels?

However I am slightly curious as to why you've picked psychology? I know a fair few people who've studied it and it was very hard to get a job in anything related to psychology (and may well be even harder now) so they're generally working in caring of some description. I guess my advice would be to do it because you are interested in the subject, not necessarily because you think you'll get a job directly from it.
 
Mature student of thirty here, starting at Napier Uni in Edinburgh on Monday. Only got my results a few days ago so way behind on paperwork. Only applied online today for fees and loan and not even had info telling me what time I have to show next week or anything yet. :(
 
malc30 said:
You are 42 & you are going back to college to study psychology. :confused:
How about getting a job or studying summit that will lead to a job, Or are you rich ?
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Agree completely.

However, on one side he might wish to become a counsellor but even if he does, he'll need at least 5-6 years of further education and lots of experience before he can start getting the £££. Could be done though IF that is what he wants to do.
 
At 49 I went back to College and now have Level 3's in Drugs Awareness, Counselling and Preparing To Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS).
I also got my English & Maths GCSE's.
At the moment I'm doing my CTLLS.

I got my job by being in the right place at the right time when I was taking my English and Maths GCSEs.
I was on a NHS/Jobcentre course and they kept me.
 
SideWinder said:
Agree completely.
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I'm sorry I do not understand what you're agreeing on?
He didn't answer my question so I guess maybe you can elaborate what he meant? Not trying to be funny or anything, guinely don't understand. :)

Anyway, there are some fields which age is not of much concern, studying psychology and staying in the field he's going to be able to stay in that for at least another 20 years.
Some of us aren't even that old yet (20) and he may have a natural ability to work in the field. I find the most empathic people are good in that area.
 
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semi-pro waster said:
Good luck with that, not seen you post for ages. Still loving the mussels?

However I am slightly curious as to why you've picked psychology? I know a fair few people who've studied it and it was very hard to get a job in anything related to psychology (and may well be even harder now) so they're generally working in caring of some description. I guess my advice would be to do it because you are interested in the subject, not necessarily because you think you'll get a job directly from it.
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I can't believe you still remember the mussels thing:D The answer to that is a big YES;) I buy them in bulk from the cash 'n' carry now, might have some tomorrow actually;)

Psychology has always interested me and if I'm lucky enough to be rewarded with a career out of it then that's a bonus. One thing is for sure though, more doors will open for me if I do the course then go on to uni than would if I didn't do the course at all. I've always kicked myself for not being more career focused when I was at school, so I see this as a second chance of achieving something that I should have done years ago.
I can't see any drawbacks by doing the course, so surely it's a win win situation. I create more opportunities for myself and I'm sure there'll be an enormous sense of pride in knowing that I've achieved something that I've seen through to the end.
Who know's, I might even become an Ologist. That practically makes me a scientist;)

Al:D
 
ChrisJSY said:
I'm sorry I do not understand what you're agreeing on?
He didn't answer my question so I guess maybe you can elaborate what he meant? Not trying to be funny or anything, guinely don't understand. :)
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Don't think i was very clear. :o I was agreeing that it is an odd choice of degree considering his age UNLESS he wants to become a counsellor. Psychology is something that doesn't get you a job straight away unless you have lots of 'extras'.

Upon reading Aliboy's reply just above, if he has always had an interest then i say 'Go for it!'. No harm in getting a degree to go on your CV. :)
 
Fair play to anyone that wants to further their education is what I say.It takes a lot of guts to go back into education at a mature age.
I myself did a 2 year course (BTEC ONC) about 7 years ago when i was 33 and out of work, and even though i didnt get a job directly related to the course it is still something for my cv.
I am now 40 and recently lost my job again, but im not sure if i have the willpower to take myself through another course.
Anyway, good luck to anyone who is willing to further their education.
 
If you get a psychology BSc, then (a) more career paths will be open to you simply by having a degree, (b) they're unlikely to be in psychology. Not saying they can't be, but it is unlikely. Psychology is a fantastic career choice, and has lots of semi-related areas so even if you don't become an ologist, then something closely related might crop up.

Go for it, imo.
 
malc30 said:
You are 42 & you are going back to college to study psychology. :confused:
How about getting a job or studying summit that will lead to a job, Or are you rich ?
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Maybe because life isn't really about getting a job and having money?

Sure, you can make your life 'about' whatever you damn well please, but if it is centered around getting a job and making money, then your life is pretty meaningless.
 
If this is what you are happiest doing, and what you really want to do - then do it. No time is too late. If you have the means and the will power to do it, do it! Life is, as someone already here hinted at, not all about money. :)

Farore
 
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