Going to uni later on in life...

Jono8 said:
No guarantee you will get anymore than what your currently on when you come out of University. Though hopefully things will be better 3 years down the line. I guess if you really hate your job and you don't see it getting you anywhere in life then it could be a good move.

Its hard as there is no right answer and nothing is gauranteed.
Click to expand...

This is exactly why I want to get off my skinny butt and get things rolling now, I want to be settled and comfortable by 35, and with this current job, there is simply no room for growing... So I may as well take my chances now before I regret not doing it right?

I have had my fun drinking most weekends, being out till stupid hours and being silly on my motorbike, I want to calm down, get sorted then have more fun knowing I am safe in my career and happy to wake up each morning :D

ags
 
sr4470 said:
You'll get plenty of financial help if you're only on £17k...grants of up to £3000 a year (which will at least pay fees), possibly more than just the basic if you have children. So research it further.
Click to expand...

Where/which site can I go to for information such as this?

ags
 
sr4470 said:
www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

Should give you a fairly accurate estimate with the calculator here: http://www.studentfinance.direct.gov.uk/calculator/studentfinancecalculator/

The main site has plenty of links to general information. Be warned, you will be asked a lot of personal questions when you go to make the application for finance - the form is almost 30 pages long :p
Click to expand...

My current job requires a certain clearance from the government which is VERY thorough so personal questions matters not :D

ags
 
hehe after doing that test I've a range of options Artist

Historian

Banker

Novelist

University Professor

Photographer

Vet

Paralegal

Graphic Designer

Online Content Developer

Webmaster

Producer

Managing Director

Nutritionist

Advertising

Nursing

personally I think the combination of vet/historian/banker is a winner
 
Corrrrr, JUST covers my monthly payments, will have to get a part time job otherwise no chance of living lol. Which is great (odd I know) as I love working and earning my own money :)

ags
 
agnes said:
My current job requires a certain clearance from the government which is VERY thorough so personal questions matters not :D

ags
Click to expand...

Ah, defense industry? Fair enough then. Its not that much worse than the questioning for claiming welfare so you'll be alright :p

Depending on the university\course you may get bursaries as well. Even with that support, it is probably best to seek some part-time employment unless you want to borrow loans.

Fortunately you're already in employment, for those of us that lost our jobs recently its somewhat tougher.
 
I went back to uni at 24. No money and no savings. I got a grant and a student loan and now am very happy in my current role and definately have the knowledge and motivation to move on next year in to a better paid role.
 
Lucero said:
I went back to uni at 24. No money and no savings. I got a grant and a student loan and now am very happy in my current role and definately have the knowledge and motivation to move on next year in to a better paid role.
Click to expand...

Its alright if you have all the paperwork and your ex-employer(s) didn't go bust without trace. Without 3 years evidence of self-support you're assumed to be on your parents bankroll...
 
sr4470 said:
Its alright if you have all the paperwork and your ex-employer(s) didn't go bust without trace. Without 3 years evidence of self-support you're assumed to be on your parents bankroll...
Click to expand...

I have proof of employment since I started work at 16, always kept my payslips, copies of P45's as well as other documents.

There were a few patches where it was quite for a couple of months, but that was help rather than depending on them.

Now, lets start from the bottom, google time :D

ags
 
agnes said:
I have proof of employment since I started work at 16, always kept my payslips, copies of P45's as well as other documents.

There were a few patches where it was quite for a couple of months, but that was help rather than depending on them.

Now, lets start from the bottom, google time :D

ags
Click to expand...

You'll do fine then, JSA also counts as self-support just so you know.
 
Thanks guys, you lot have been a real help :D Fantastic, give your selfs a cookie and a pat on the back. Again thanks, you lot have played a huge part in confirming my thoughts on this today, been thinking about it for ages and now I'm set on it.

Only just decided on being a stockbroker though, seems like a fantastic job, gets better the more I read on :D Real incentive to strive in the position is what I love :)

I am looking at economics and accountancy courses atm, not sure which uni, I got some mates at Reading uni (but don't want to be in reading all my life...) and at Sheffield.

ags
 
This depends how you believe University will improve your current situation. A change in the right direction is a wise move, a change for the sake of a change can leave you in a worse position than you are now.You first need to think about what you hope to gain from university and what you realistically will get from it.

A few years ago I went to university because it gave me an excuse to break away from what I was doing. I spent a year there, and while I had a great time, it didn't offer me the experience I thought it would.
 
agnes said:
http://quiz.ivillage.co.uk/uk_work/tests/career.htm

At your service sir :)

ags
Click to expand...

You would be very happy in a career that utilised your level-headedness, and allowed you to work mainly on your own. You want a career that allows you to be creative, without having to be involved with lots of people. Some careers that would be perfect for you are:
Artist (I am already)
Historian
Banker
Novelist
University Professor (I sort of am already)
Photographer (I am already)
Vet
Paralegal
Graphic Designer (I sort of am already)
Online Content Developer
Webmaster
Producer
Managing Director
Nutritionist
Advertising
Nursing
Click to expand...

So that was quite a good quiz. :)
 
I want to go to uni to get a degree, learn something new, put those teachings into practise to better my career and hopefully secure a decent job in a career i love making my life better.

ags
 
agnes said:
Yea, I need to decide on what I want to do first, just thought I would ask and see if the choice towards uni was a mistake.

I have payments of roughly £200 a month... So will need to find a part time job or I will be royally stuffed!

I know I'm still oh so very young (don't bloody look it though! lol, often mistaken to be 30 odd... smoking and drinking is not good kids). But being 21 and having dropped out of college with only the 2 GNVQ's under my belt, is it a feasible option to go to uni?

ags

p.s. my 78 year old gran still goes to uni every year as she loves learning new things, keeps her busy in retirement lol
Click to expand...

I messed up my A-levels and did a foundation course / year. I did really well on this and was able to get into KCL and have just graduated with a really good degree. Impossible is nothing.
 
I'm in the same position as you age / salary / financial commitments etc. Today is my last day in work and I move into halls on Saturday. If you are thinking of going and have any questions feel free to get in touch (email is on here) and I can share thoughts on what it is like after I go.
 
agnes said:
I want to go to uni to get a degree, learn something new, put those teachings into practise to better my career and hopefully secure a decent job in a career i love making my life better.

ags
Click to expand...

Why do you want a degree? Is it solely because you believe it will enhance your career prospects? The world is aplenty with resources, you don't need to obligate yourself to a specific curriculum in order to learn something new. Knowledge obtained through your own learning is as genuine as it is learned through a course.

A degree may well open a few doors for you, but there are plenty of other ways to achieve a good career. The mistake I made is I thought that by attending university it would unlock a hidden purpose. Just as many people who go traveling think they they will find themselves, only to open the suitcase and find the same person they thought they left 3000 miles away.

Going to university will never be a mistake, it just may not lead you to where you thought it would. I take it you'll be applying for the academic year starting in Autumn 2010? Plent of time to think about it then.

:)
 
Yea, I will be applying for a course thats starting next year, so several months to sort out my choices :)

And yea, I see what you are getting at, but for me, I want to go to uni, I feel I should... As a experience just as much as an education.

Hard to explain but its the way I feel.

ags
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom