Going to university with dyslexia final update

[GothicGhost]

Just thought I would post about the final outcome of going to university in my 30s with severe dyslexia.
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Going to university in your 30s :o

I feel a bit old starting university in about two weeks being 34. I suffer from dyslexia and struggle with doing courses, always been put off doing anything like this before but I need a different/better job because of health issues now. Most probably will be the oldest student on my course lol.

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Well, I got confirmation on my final grade I am happy to say I got a first-class degree

And I kept my A or above grades over the 4 years so I was pretty happy about that lol.

I have now been hired as an IT engineer for a massive Aerospace company.

I mostly wanted to post here to show that even if you think you can't do it or are afraid, give it a go you never know how far you will get.
My wife and I have said many times I thought I would not make it past the first 6 months.

And finally, thank you for my Previous posts for your help and support I very much appreciate it.

 

[GothicGhost]

Thank you, everyone

Excellent and I bet just like my youngest daughter you worked 5x harder than everyone else and handed in A* assignments.

I always had it in my mind my work wont be good enough compared to my peers so I need to try harder just to have a chance of passing.

I am now self-studying and improving on what knowledge I gain at university so I can apply for more range of positions later.
Thanks.

 

[GothicGhost]

****** up my GCSE's, so never did the Uni thing, not that it was ever an option for a North East council estate lad. As i got older, i re-did my GCSE's and also realised that having a degree opens previously closed doors and would also be huge for my own personal development.

At the age of 42 i also got a First. There was also a few residential modules, dang! it made me wish i had done Uni properly the first time around!

Fantastic achievement and well done

Nice one, yeah just having a degree opens many more doors even if you don't have on-the-job experience.
Once you have gained some real-world experience you can expand your options.

 

[GothicGhost]

Thank you.

I think I also did well at studying because I have done lots low paying jobs and I know what it's like to struggle with not much money and with a family of five I wanted my kids to have a better childhood.
I know money doesn't solve all problems but it can help when you can pay your bills on time and have some left over to take kids outs for a day trip.

I and my wife never had much education and she also went to university a few years before I did, her final year was my start year and we both came out with a first-class degrees now.
So now we both have good jobs earning over double from our previous jobs and this is only the beginning of our careers.

 

[GothicGhost]

Well, I had my graduation ceremony, and I got my degree; it was very nerve-racking walking on stage.
This was my final part of the university, and I feel sad about it because it was such a significant turning point in my life.
Thank you to everyone who gave me advice and support, this forum has the best group of people.

 

[GothicGhost]

Love it! Brilliant stuff. Just shows what hard work and determination can achieve. You should feel extremely proud of yourself.

I do and it's nice to show my kids you can do it if you really want it.

I was stupid at school and didn't even bother to try, only went to school to see my mates.

GCSEs where a complete failure but I managed fine and got into IT, worked my way up and now head up an IT department for a pharmaceutical company, If I can hit a 6 figure salary with no grades anyone can.

Good grades help you skip all that crap at the beginning but they are not a requirement.

Congrats on the grades and job

Yeah looking back I wish I did more learning when I was younger, but now I study all the time lol.

Well done!

Thank you.