Students studying animation?

Basically what the title says, are there many mature students studying on any of the animation/vfx/games art courses at Herts? Is it harder to make friends if you're a bit older?

Asking mainly because I am a mature student in their 20s considering Herts and recently been feeling some anxiety over it. I know age doesn't really matter and I'm not actually old, but I still feel worried about it and I can't seem to find a way to get over it.

Any advice is appreciated, thank you.

Reply 1

Anonymous #1

OP

Woops. Meant to add "mature students" in the title!

Original post by Anonymous

Basically what the title says, are there many mature students studying on any of the animation/vfx/games art courses at Herts? Is it harder to make friends if you're a bit older?

Asking mainly because I am a mature student in their 20s considering Herts and recently been feeling some anxiety over it. I know age doesn't really matter and I'm not actually old, but I still feel worried about it and I can't seem to find a way to get over it.

Any advice is appreciated, thank you.

To add to what I wrote:
I struggle already with social anxiety so I think this is why I worrying that it's another thing that might make making friends and fitting in harder for me.

I am okay at working in a team and I am a hard worker, take pride in my work. But it's more just nerves I think, and wanting to enjoy to experience to the full. I don't feel different to when I was 19 but worried I will seem different.

Are there sometimes students age 21,22,23,24,25+ etc?

Reply 2

University of Hertfordshire

Official Rep

15

Hey @Anonymous

We have a good proportion of mature students across the University. Though I cannot tell you the exact number of mature students in your course specifically I can assure you that you will definitely meet like-minded people both on your course and on-campus. There are also plenty of societies to join. Take a look here and I'm sure you'll find something that piques your interest.

Herts is celebrated for its diversity and community! Making friends and fitting in will be a piece of cake - keep an eye out for Freshers'! :wink:

Don't be worried. You're right to think that age doesn't really matter and we are always here to support you and any other question, don't hesitate to throw them my way :smile:

Best wishes,
Chirasree

Original post by Anonymous

Woops. Meant to add "mature students" in the title!

To add to what I wrote:
I struggle already with social anxiety so I think this is why I worrying that it's another thing that might make making friends and fitting in harder for me.

I am okay at working in a team and I am a hard worker, take pride in my work. But it's more just nerves I think, and wanting to enjoy to experience to the full. I don't feel different to when I was 19 but worried I will seem different.

Are there sometimes students age 21,22,23,24,25+ etc?

Reply 3

KMacGregor

3

I'm in first year currently, so will be a second year in 2019, and loads students in my year are 20+, you don't even realise. I'm one of the youngest and didn't know at first just how many people are 20+. I'd guess there's probably more people who are currently 20+ in my year than 18-19, I just think with a course like this a lot of people decide later because they're only just getting good recognition now.

Reply 4

Saphie B

9

Hey! I'm an offer-holder going into the course in September 2019!
I turn 20 just before the course begins - and I know a few others going onto these routes are already in their 20's. I actually run a chat open for the offer-holders of this course - I can provide further detail in DM's :smile:

Reply 5

Anonymous #1

OP

Original post by Saphie B

Hey! I'm an offer-holder going into the course in September 2019!
I turn 20 just before the course begins - and I know a few others going onto these routes are already in their 20's. I actually run a chat open for the offer-holders of this course - I can provide further detail in DM's :smile:

Hey! Thanks for your reply (sorry this is a late thanks!). Would it be okay to DM you with a question also about the chat you mentioned?

Thank you as well to everyone else who responded. I admit I am still worrying about it 8 months later, I really want to be part of the whole course and make friends

Reply 6

Saphie B

9

Original post by Anonymous

Hey! Thanks for your reply (sorry this is a late thanks!). Would it be okay to DM you with a question also about the chat you mentioned?

Thank you as well to everyone else who responded. I admit I am still worrying about it 8 months later, I really want to be part of the whole course and make friends