MATURE STUDENT TRUTHS | WHAT I WISH I'D KNOWN!
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- What I wish I'd known about being a mature student. I graduated back in 2014 and I absolutely loved being at university and would go back in an instant.
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This has encouraged me! I am 52 starting Bachelor of Midwifery in a few weeks for the next 3 years full time. I am extremely nervous & feel like I am going back to primary school!
Oh that sounds amazing. It is very nerve-wracking, but you will have an amazing time. There should be plenty of mature students on your course too.
Well done 👍
Hope all went well :)
I'm 51 and back in college to get my degree and certification as a respiratory therapist. Age is only a number. I'm friends with people in school less than half my age. Life is what you make it!
Absolutely!
Congratulations! I am a mature student (63) and it is hard, but I love it. Love your video's keep up the good work.
Thank you so much. I would love to go back to studying.
Wow it just shows you can study at any age for any reasons
Hey Greg, I am applying to study music production as a mature student in East London this September... I am 48 years old and could do with all the advice you can give... Thanks in advance if you can help....
Mattie Mclean wow, I am moving to London for my PhD in ethnomusicology in 2021 and I will be 48!
Finally pursuing my passion at 26 and going to film school. Literally living YOLO right now. Love the vid!
Exactly that! Enjoy it.
I began my bachelor in 2022 at the age of 37🎉as my child is older now. I like you just decided to take the plunge and am so happy I did! It truly brings meaning to my life! My highest class mark was a 96 last term and I never thought I'd be one to achieve the grades I do and I do believe its because of my life experiences prior to heading back. I love watching mature student vlogs because 😂I can relate so much especially being in classes with students my daughters teen age haha. I recommend empty nesters to head back to school it is so rewarding! ❤Much love.
I’ve just turned 37 and enrolling to go back to university. I didn’t finish university due to life circumstances back almost 20 years ago but I had always planned to eventually get back. Now I’m ready to take the plunge and go for it.
I am 47 and just about to decide whether to do it or not!!! I never went to Uni and it is one of my life's biggest regrets. Now my child is 12 and I have spare time so seriously considering starting this 4 year degree
@@comienmoffat2551Go for it. This is your moment. I’m 39 & I’ll start uni tomorrow 😊Also I’ve got 2 children x
@@comienmoffat2551well I did it after a few curve balls in my life. I have started a diploma in community services which has students from University as it’s an integrated course between college and university with students studying a bachelors of social work and students studying just the diploma. I’d say age is no barrier and just to go for it. My class so far has 3 girls who are 17 then 4 who are my age 37 and then 3 over the ages of 45. Great mix of people. There’s lots of support to help you.
Thanks for this video. I'm 35 years old with a 7-year-old. I just got accepted to business school in Paris to do a 12-month MBA. I go through bouts of excitement and fear. But I know I will make it!
Well done! Very inspiring especially as you had young children… very brave! I’m 48 and starting a BA (Hons) in Theology in London (at a Durham University college) this Sept. It took 4 years to pluck up the courage. I’m extremely excited and daunted in equal measure. My children are 21, 19 & 17… I gave my ALL into raising them and being the best mum possible and now I feel it’s my time to do this. I must be honest in saying I’m really really nervous… not in how it will be at uni but more about my own ability, self discipline, etc.
I'm 51 and am thinking of going to uni next year. The comments below are so encouragingKudos to all of those over 30 with kids, I have 8 and I am a Lone Parent! I want to go to Oxford, it's going to be difficult but I am not going to back off
I feel better learning from this experience. I am a mature student at 35 years old I am on the Btec level 2 course when I started I could barely read and write so an access course would have been beyond me. I am the oldest
Love this! I'm starting uni full time in Sept at the age of 30, I can not wait! x
Good luck. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Same!
Thank you for making this video! I’m 24 and going back to college in September, you’ve really helped eased my nerves 😊
Have an amazing experience!
Wow, you're super! I admire your bravery and determination - and also your spirit to do it with fun and flare. Good for you, and congratulations on your achievement.
I start as a mature student tomorrow at the age of 26. Very nervous but this video makes me feel better about it all.
I can totally relate to you because I did not go to university until I was 28 years old back in September 2010 and I went to University for 4 and a half years till February 2015 at the age of 32 when I got my 2 business degrees(Foundation Degree Business Management and BA (Hons) Business Studies Degree). I graduated from university with zero debt because I paid for my 2 degrees upfront (£5140) and I studied part-time during the evenings whilst I worked full time during the day.
The only thing I learned as a mature age student (in my 40s) was that the same situation existed in universities as elsewhere.....old mates helping each other!
I'm in my 30s and I wish I was having this sort of experience (I'm miserable). I'm glad you were so happy though, that's always great to see others in a similar position succeeding.
Oh no, I am so sorry. What course are you doing? I did find it hard there were no other mature students on my course.
I'm in a Bachelor of Fine Arts program (I'm in the US... I do wonder if degree structures are different in the UK?). It's studio art. I'm currently a working artist, but I want to get through my degree so I can teach college in the future. There are people of varied ages, but those who are older, and we're definitely in the minority, tend to keep more to themselves in my experience so far. Community college was definitely a better experience for me vs. a four year university.
It might well be different in the UK. Mine was a three year degree, but the main friends I made were all 18 and 19.
My mum is going to be a mature student so I’m watching lots of videos to try and understand 🤣
That's such a nice thing to do! Good luck to your mum.
My mum was a mature student. She started in her late 30s and I was a young teenager. I think the best you can do for her is support her. If you live with her, try to take on as many household duties to give her more time. Be patient and understanding. This is something I really wish I had done. Instead, I gave her a really hard time for not having more time for me. I just didn't understand but it must have made it harder for her. Good luck to your mum x
Thanks. This has made me more excited for my mature studenting 😊😊
Have a great time!
This was very helpful :) I've just got an interview to study midwifery at university and if I get accepted I will be 29 with four children when I start. I've been doing open university for four years but brick uni is a lot different!
Yes, I did Open University for three years before going to a brick university. Good luck, you will have an amazing time.
Where there is a will, there is a way! You will do great as long as you stay focused and have a good support system. I also went back to university when I was 33 and had 4 kids. I'm now in the second year of my undergrad. physics degree and do not regret the decision going back to school. It is difficult at times, but you just stay focused. Try to learn/understand what motivates you so you can go back to it in hard times to bring you back on track. It is definitely an interesting time in my life and i wish you would enjoy your uni journey too. Good luck! :)
I’m going to uni 2021 once I’ve completed my level 5 HND, seems far away but it’s not really. I’ll be 31, I’m nervous now but nowhere near applying yet lol x
You will have an amazing time. I would love to go back.
Same age as I’ll be when I start in 2021!! I have what I need for the access course but I just want better gcse results as I’m doing midwifery and some unis require 2b’s whereas I got Cs. So, gcse resits for me then access, then uni xx
Thank you, I'm starting in a few weeks and I'm a single working mum. Great video 😁
I start my nursing program this fall and I'm 41. Although I have no kids.
Good luck, I am sure you will have fun.
I worked as a mechanic for years got fade up and went to Uni at 40 got an Automotive engineering degree but no one wants to hire a middle aged man with no experience in such higher skills, agism is alive and well.
I am sorry that has happened to you
Thank you for sharing 💖😀
You're most welcome.
Love this video! Thank you
Thank you so much!
Erm, i have too admit, my university experience was ALOT difference from this as a mature student.
I kinda want to make my own video on this because in my experience of university...this is not accurate.... im now doing a Masters degree at 38 years old.
Its the best experience ever, but the 'kids' view you as old, bit clicky, but as a mature student, the life experiences we have are actually very beneficial to our studies. I was in receipt of child care grants and they did cover at least 70% of it, the maintenance loan and grants cover the rest tbh. I suppose everyones situation is unique on that point.
In my uni, you get 100 a year in book tokens to spend on books in the bookshop, whilst i spent these, i never used those books. I found them overly complicated to understand and a lecturer once told me..... if a book doesnt speak to you and you dont like how its worded, dont use it. Much like a novel you may want to read.
I got a 2.1 in psychology. I am now doing a masters degree with two children and a part time job... its hard, but its soooooo possible. And dont worry, everyone goes through a point of wanting too give up....just makes the graduation even better. You did it 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Nothing worth it ever came easy, remember that guys and enjoy the experience. I wasnt their to make friends and get in clicks with younger people, i was there to study. Sometimes i did feel abit lonely, but the lecturers are also our age and they are amazing.
Feel free to msg or ask me questions if you fall on this video aswell, im not sure how id feel if i saw this before going to uni, no offence to the original poster. Xx
We all have different experiences, and it's good to share them. I am so grateful for the friendships I made at university even as a mature student. It was hard work, but I gained a 2:1 in philosophy, politics and economics which was worth it for me. Things like childcare grants change a lot. I started in 2011, and there wasn't much help available then sadly.
@@HelpfulMum no i totally understand that, without being rude, may i ask how you did 3 subjects. They only now offer joint honours degrees. So two corresponding topics basically. X
@@HelpfulMum hey, im not meaning to rude, me again.... what career were you searching for with such conflicting subjects... im so confused on what degree you got, was it a Bsc or a Ba? X
It's known as a PPE degree and is a tough degree because of the different subjects. It's ideal for careers in politics, government and management etc. The majority of politicians have PPE degrees.
It's a BA degree and there's more information here if you would like it www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses-listing/philosophy-politics-and-economics It's still a degree that is studied now.
I know this video was a few years ago but im glad I found your channel! I start uni this September and I’m 27 with 2 under 2 kids! I’m doing a full time adult nursing degree as the uni doesn’t offer part time 😢 I’m super nervous and I’m having a few doubts too. I hope I can handle it and make some friends along the way as I suffer with really bad anxiety 😅 any tips from anyone who’s gone through similar? Is it wise to join in the freshers week being a mature student? Will it be beneficial in anyway or do I just start at the teaching week and skip freshers entirely? Thanks :)
I age 51 ...I want to study ..... how I can ...
I can't tell you how you have helped me by making this video. Thankyou mam. I want to do a graduation course in Philosophy and I'm 30. Can you tell me from which university you graduated? It's really hard to find a good university that provides courses for mature students in the UK. Hope you see my comment and reply ASAP. Thanks a ton again ❤️
And what you did.... Is just outstanding and is encouraging for me and will be for many in the coming times!
I'm debating on apply post covid they only kept my my application for UCAS for 2 years and I used my college email like everyone else
Can you guide which university are good for mature student
And make a video on resume to convince the university you are genuine student and will graduate with good marks
Thank you for sharing. May I ask, what were you doing before your degree and what did you do after? Was all that hard work worth it for the boost in career quality? Thanks 👍🏻
I was working as a medical secretary in the NHS before, but was made redundant whilst at university. I am currently running a Bed and Breakfast, but hope to get a career when my children are both in secondary school in a couple of years time.
Not hard ,, doing it part- time and in person.I'm 52 and my GPA from last year was 87%
Glad you are finding it easy.
Thankyou for sharing! So helpful. Where can I watch read your blogs you mentioned please?
You are most welcome. My blog is www.helpfulmum.com If you search student on there you will find loads.
How did you become so motivated?
Hi! Do you mind me asking why you did not receive the childcare grant? I have applied to go to uni next year as a mature student and it will be dependent on receiving that childcare grant so im now freaking out! x
Things changed the year I left and it was is now far easier to get grants.
This is a great video and really enjoyed reading all the comments. We are in the US and both my husband and I are moving to London in 2021 going back to pursue postgraduate degrees in two separate schools. We are both 47. Had FT careers for about 2 decades but that’s not where we want to be. We have never been to London so would like to have some help with just getting information on what to expect, finding flats, etc. any advice?
I don't live in London, so couldn't help you with that aspect. If you contact your university then they should be able to advise on housing and areas to live in.
Thank you so much - tell me more about accomadtion - I went to uni at the right age and some of them had to share a bathroom - I cant imagine anything worse with 18 yr olds getting drunk - I remember once in my last uni one puked all over the bathroom and left it there....I mean NO ONE ELSE could use it. When you are nearly 40 like me how do you get around this?
I just lived in my own home and commuted each day. It was an hour drive, but I had my husband and children, so couldn't move easily.
Hey ! I just wanted to know how expensive it was to go back to college ?
i am 22 , am i mature student ?
The university I went to classes anyone over 21 as a mature student!
In Scotland, if you have been out of full-time education for 3 years you qualify for an access course before uni which then puts you into their category of “mature student” or “adult returner” or “widening participation”. I’m 28 but last year on my UoE Access Course there were people in my class ranging from 21-60’s. If you feel at home in the “mature student” category then by all means use it ❤️
Hello, thank you for this informative video. A question please, am I going to be considered in the same level as the Normal graduates in finding a job or mature students graduates are less wanted ( if this is the right word) ? Thank you
I don't have any experience of this as I started my own company when I graduated, but I would imagine you would be treated the same as a usual graduate.
Is it true that mature students who already have a bachelor's are not allowed to apply in some unis?
I have no idea, sorry!
Question for you I am 32 and now I am working and all Married didn't go back to school after I graduated high school. Now it's been like 14 years I havent been to school been out of it for long. Is it easy to get in or they test you on some things I want to take the Bachelors in computers science for 4 years.
The university I went to needed me to have some form of qualification from the five years before I applied. I did an A-level in law at my local college to help me out. There is also a year long access course you can do in the UK.
Hi I am 38 years old I want to do Master in early childhood in UK ...can i get admission in UK universities..
I don't know, you would have to check with individual universities to find out their admissions policies.
I m your new subscriber.. please let me know list of colleges/universities accepting mature international students.
You would have to look this up. I cannot imagine there are any colleges or universities that do not accept mature international students.
turning 41 and going back to study law this year...hahaha, im a glutton for punishment
How did you go about funding? It’s looking like my support loan would only just cover my bills 😭
In all honesty, it was incredibly difficult and I got in a lot of debt. I know that funding has changed a lot since I was at university (I started in 2011), but I would recommend being as informed as you can be before making any decision.
It’s so hard, It’s what I want to do more than anything but running a house on £700 a month is just impossible ! I’m thinking I’ll have to go down the part time route which is 7 years, it’s just a shame they make it near impossible for adults to educate themselves xxx
@@charlotteroberts5158 it really is so hard and I totally understand. Another thing to remember is you can get a discount on council tax if one person is a student. Also some colleges offer bursaries, so it's worth looking into. I started part time and ended up full time as it was so much more convenient. It was hard, but I don't regret it.
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which university did you graduated from?
Lancaster, in the UK.
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I remember this colab with Cheryl and I just loved you instantly! Your journey is so inspiring, you did so many cool things, even with the ups and downs your kids are lucky to have you as a role model!
Thank you so much, that's really nice of you to say.
😂 the man in red lmao
It was so funny!