Mature (?) Students
Looking to return to your studies? It's never too late! Talk to other mature students about continuing in education.
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Does being a mature student only apply to undergrad? If you're a postgraduate, are you still considered a "mature" student. I guess i've never had to deal with that term before...just finished my 4 year BSc degee, and a postbacc, so I haven't had a break at all...just continuing studies. I'm 23, and will be starting a Masters this fall. It's going to be an interesting experience, since so far, the past 5 years, I've only been with people my age.... looking forward to it though
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To be fair, as a mature student (and in my case the word mature is apposite), I've got on great with the younger students on my course. The issue is what you're like as a person - the age difference isn't the issue. Believe it or not there are ancient 18 year olds and juvenile 70 year olds. Just enjoy the mix with no preceonceptions and it will be fine.
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I got really taken aback when I got offered an MSc place in 2004 that I was sent a mature students information pack. Upon asking about that because I was only 22 I was told any student over the age of 21 is considered a mature student. Does anyone know why that is?
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(Original post by Jassmine)
I got really taken aback when I got offered an MSc place in 2004 that I was sent a mature students information pack. Upon asking about that because I was only 22 I was told any student over the age of 21 is considered a mature student. Does anyone know why that is?
ahhh...so it does apply to postgraduates too! odd -
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I'm 22 and supposed to be starting BSc Social Policy at Bristol University in October. I went to 3 different uni's open days and there were quite a few mature students, mostly in their 20s and 30s.
Having worked full time for the past 5 years I have to say I'm not looking forward to living on a student loan in the slightest! -
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Yes, I know the feeling! The money aspect of things is the only thing that really worries me about going back to university...(Original post by magicalmonkey21)
Having worked full time for the past 5 years I have to say I'm not looking forward to living on a student loan in the slightest! -
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I start my second year in September and im 27 with 2 kids.
Out of the 140 ppl in my year, there were only about a dozen mature students. Several in 20's and 30's and even one in his 50's but have not found it any trouble at all mixing in and making friends. -
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Anyone who is over 21 at the start of their degree is considered a "mature student", so you would count as one even if this was your first degree.(Original post by Olivia22)
Ill be pretty much 23 when I start in September. I hope its not an hard gap to bridge to the younger students (considering i may be living in halls!!)
I have already done 1 degree hence the mature student status.
I'm sure you won't have any trouble mixing with the younger students - what's a few years?
