Joining college today at 31

After 15 years im going back to college to do my GCSE's. A little nervous but excited, just wanted to introduce myself to TSR. Any positive comments would be appreciated for a guy who wants to start a new path down education and hopefully pursue a new career.

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Reply 1

Ndella

18

What GCSEs are you studying and what career do you intend on doing?

I'm the same age as you, and if I had the opportunity I'd happily return to studying :smile:

I think what you're doing is fab! What are you hoping to do eventually?

Reply 3

Umar147

1

your abit old don't you think

Reply 4

Airmed

21

Wow, that's a big step! I wish you all the best! What subjects do you plan to take?

Reply 5

lostRAWsoul

OP

1

I would like pursue a career in health and nutrition i have a real passion for food and the science behind it but honestly in still very unsure where this could lead so i am thinking i should start with the basics like English and Maths. I came out of school with nothing due to just simply not applying myself.

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Reply 6

lostRAWsoul

OP

1

Original post by Umar147

your abit old don't you think

Maybe i'll find out 😆

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Reply 7

lostRAWsoul

OP

1

Original post by PinkMobilePhone

I'm the same age as you, and if I had the opportunity I'd happily return to studying :smile:

I think what you're doing is fab! What are you hoping to do eventually?

Thanks for the positivity!

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Reply 8

PJ07

3

You should have no worries, if you work hard you will hopefully be working in the career you want before forty. Fair play to put in the work and go back to studying at 31. I would treat your study and job search over the coming years as though you are in actual job. By that I mean you treat your study as important as you would tasks at work, the same with when you seek a job in health and nutrition - the job search in and of itself will be a job. Also I would start immediately trying to build contacts, ask for shadowing or work experience days in the job your aiming for - find and read materials around the type of work you would be doing. Just keep a clear vision of what you want and be positive, it's a very attainable goal and I wish you all the best.

Reply 9

Cyan004

1

My boyfriend did exactly the same thing. When he was younger he only achieved a couple of GCSEs and instead of continuing with education he began working for a nearby company. After 12 years he decided he wanted a career change and began an Access to Higher Education Course at college. Now he has finished University with a 2:1 and he is working in higher education. He loved the experience and would recommend it to anyone thinking of becoming a mature student. Good luck and I hope you have a positive experience too! :smile:

Reply 10

lostRAWsoul

OP

1

Thankyou my friend thats really sound advice i never looked at like that. I have a million and one things going round in my head as its a little daunting going back to education after so long.
Really appreciate your reply. All the best

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Reply 11

lostRAWsoul

OP

1

Original post by Cyan004

My boyfriend did exactly the same thing. When he was younger he only achieved a couple of GCSEs and instead of continuing with education he began working for a nearby company. After 12 years he decided he wanted a career change and began an Access to Higher Education Course at college. Now he has finished University with a 2:1 and he is working in higher education. He loved the experience and would recommend it to anyone thinking of becoming a mature student. Good luck and I hope you have a positive experience too! :smile:

Its certainly a big step and hearing what your boyfriends has achieved has made me more positive knowing that it is achievable. Thankyou 👍

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Reply 12

bittr n swt

3

It will be daunting but hey, you're improving your prospects of a better future.

There are many mature students about, good luck and don't give up.

Reply 13

Puddles the Monkey

21

Original post by lostRAWsoul

After 15 years im going back to college to do my GCSE's. A little nervous but excited, just wanted to introduce myself to TSR. Any positive comments would be appreciated for a guy who wants to start a new path down education and hopefully pursue a new career.