Want to find out how I swapped retail for science after 20+ years? Start Here!
I’m documenting the highs, lows, caffeine and chaos of life as a mature student here.
Whether you’re thinking about returning to education yourself or just curious to see how this adventure unfolds, welcome!
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The Email Address of Impending Doom
There have been quite a few signs lately that Queen’s actually intends to let me in. Sure, they made an offer ages ago and I’ve accepted my place, Student Finance have sent…
Navigating Life as a Mature Student
Find helpful answers to common questions about studying later in life.
What inspired you to return to education after 40?
Aside from the obvious mid-life crisis?!
Well, I famously “joke” that I got side tracked by money and how fabulous my £4.20, minimum-wage-for-a-22-year-old offer at 17 was. But that was it. I thought I was made with a retail supervisory role and the prospect to climb the ladder. Climb I did and was manager by age 19. But my love of retail has long since died and I knew it was time.
What are some humorous moments you’ve experienced as a student?
The lecturer falling asleep in a lecture. (Not their own, thankfully.)
Things That Have Saved My Sanity.
Seriously.
I’m making a list, (checking it twice… no, wait, that’s a different season!), of all the little things that are making my journey that bit easier.