I didn't go to uni but i'm considering it as a 26 year old mature student.
I'm also considering OU since the degree is the primary objective, no matter how it is earned.
I read a lot about missing out on the uni experience but what is that? I've visited friends and dated girls at uni and stayed in halls and student accom and all i can see i'm missing is:
- Frequent nights out. Be it bar crawls/clubs etc. All well and good but i've done a lot of that in my time already. I can see why a fresh 18 y/o would never get enough of it though.
- Sharing accom with others. Teaches you independence and seems OK if you dont mind noise, your things being moved around. People cooking when you want to cook, general distractions and untidiness. A long with chasing money from people to pay their share for internet, a group Asda delivery (seen that a few times), water bills etc.
- Bad diet and barely any money to do anything. No one is eating steak every day, in fact from what i've seen its often packet noodles, basics food, pizza etc. Plus loads of alcohol. One of my mates i even caught eating a FRIDGERAIDER SANDWICH!
- A hell of a lot of stress depending on subject. OU will be similar but there are less distractions and less emphasis on maintaining a social life with others with easier going courses.
What am i missing here?