25 and going back to university
Ok Im 25 years old and I hated my first degree even though i did amazing on it......I want to go back to university for the expiereince for a new course that I always wanted to do and to enhance my C.V.
I might want to go and live in halls..Will it look wierd?
I might want to go and live in halls..Will it look wierd?
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No, people of all ages live in halls. Why you would want to do so though is beyond me 
I started my second degree at the age of 25, plenty of people do. I wouldn't recommend living in halls though. I personally didn't, and those that I know who did really regretted it and ended up moving into private accommodation as soon as they could. Do you really want to be woken up every night by drunken screaming 18 year olds running through the corridors?
Are there many 22 year olds living in halls?
Original post by twitka
Ok Im 25 years old and I hated my first degree even though i did amazing on it......I want to go back to university for the expiereince for a new course that I always wanted to do and to enhance my C.V.
I might want to go and live in halls..Will it look wierd?
I might want to go and live in halls..Will it look wierd?
You're hardly old and this is coming from a 25 year old. Plenty of people live in halls of all ages but as someone said if given the choice you'd want to live elsewhere if only for the peace and quiet to study.
gonna cost you a fortune though isn't it?
Original post by hypocriticaljap
gonna cost you a fortune though isn't it?
Like that matters, money isn't the be all and end all!
If you are worried about noise you could try and apply to live either in the quite halls or postgraduate accomodation.
It won't be weird...I wish you luck in your degree! I'm sure it will be awesome and lots of fun studying something new.
There will be plenty of mature students about I'm sure, sometimes it is easier living on campus in your first year as it helps you get a "feel" of the place!
Original post by purplemooncows
Like that matters, money isn't the be all and end all!
It might well matter. If the OP already has a degree, then he will have to pay ELQ fees for this second degree which can sometimes top £10k a year. On top of that, living costs aren't cheap and many universities only give additional bursaries to those studying for their first degree. Some people aren't aware that student finance don't fund second degrees.
On the subject of accommodation, halls are great for some people but awful for others. It all depends on your personality and who/how you like to socialise. If you don't mind the drawbacks, such as 18 year olds running down the hallway at stupid o' clock, then halls are fine and you won't be looked down upon because you're a few years older. All you have to do is just socialise, try to fit in and not make a big deal of your age.
On the other hand, if you prefer to socialise with older people or can't be doing with lots of noise in the middle of the night then perhaps rented accommodation would be better. I'm 26 in a month and if I had the choice, I'd go for halls - it's probably the best way to integrate yourself into the "uni lifestyle" and make new friends. There's always a possibility you could find yourself somewhat socially isolated if you live in your own accommodation. It's all down to personal choice really though.
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Original post by accesstohe
Are there many 22 year olds living in halls?
Two of the guys in my halls are 22/23, it's never really felt like there's an age gap
one of them I didn't even realise was older than me for at least a month.Im 27 and coming to the end of the end of year in halls after going back to uni. Kind of glad I did it (because I didnt the first time) but for me I wont miss a single thing about it. I was more than bored of it a couple of months in and the constant fire alarms getting you out of bed at all hours proper wreck your head after a while!
Original post by twitka
Ok Im 25 years old and I hated my first degree even though i did amazing on it......I want to go back to university for the expiereince for a new course that I always wanted to do and to enhance my C.V.
I might want to go and live in halls..Will it look wierd?
I might want to go and live in halls..Will it look wierd?
Yeah
You'll be Uncle Pheado Pete within a week
Who cares?!
Original post by lord snow
Youre bit old to be honest. And your brain stops developing after 25 so there's not really much point in studying at your age.
Yeah man
He's well old innit
Original post by lord snow
Youre bit old to be honest. And your brain stops developing after 25 so there's not really much point in studying at your age.
lol don't be harsh
Original post by magicmuffin15
Two of the guys in my halls are 22/23, it's never really felt like there's an age gap one of them I didn't even realise was older than me for at least a month.
one of them I didn't even realise was older than me for at least a month.thanks
I'm 26 and in halls (going back to halls next year too!) my halls are REALLY small, so there aren't many older than me, but there are a couple. It's really convenient for me though - no cooking or washing up (catered halls!), my own bathroom and really easy to get to whatever part of the uni I need to be at.
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