imMature Student here(44)American-Starting UEA in Sept(maybe)

I moved to England 8 years ago and 4 years ago I decided to go back to school. I flunked out the first time as a teen. It's similar to failing every GCSE and not doing A levels. I did go back, but it was here in England 2 years ago. GCSE and Access course in Science. I started a vlog and welcome any advice and to make some new friends who happen to be in a similar boat. I hate that I wasted 40 years, here's to me not wasting another.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9M3mRxBWJV_yfoOo5qoaZw/featured?view_as=public

Reply 1

Charlotte's Web

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Original post by PJNolen

I moved to England 8 years ago and 4 years ago I decided to go back to school. I flunked out the first time as a teen. It's similar to failing every GCSE and not doing A levels. I did go back, but it was here in England 2 years ago. GCSE and Access course in Science. I started a vlog and welcome any advice and to make some new friends who happen to be in a similar boat. I hate that I wasted 40 years, here's to me not wasting another.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9M3mRxBWJV_yfoOo5qoaZw/featured?view_as=public

Sorry to hear you haven't had any replies yet.

Just giving this a wee bump to move it to the top of the forum so hopefully someone who can help will see this :smile:

Reply 2

Disbloke

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Hi, I'm also an apparent mature student, 48, similar to you never carried on education past high school and finally this past year took the plunge, took an arts and languages access course and have got myself a confirmed place at UEA starting September to study literature and history.

Reply 3

PJNolen

OP

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Original post by Disbloke

Hi, I'm also an apparent mature student, 48, similar to you never carried on education past high school and finally this past year took the plunge, took an arts and languages access course and have got myself a confirmed place at UEA starting September to study literature and history.

That's great news. What do you plan on focusing on? What kind of work do you want to do after?

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Clur.M.

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Original post by PJNolen

I moved to England 8 years ago and 4 years ago I decided to go back to school. I flunked out the first time as a teen. It's similar to failing every GCSE and not doing A levels. I did go back, but it was here in England 2 years ago. GCSE and Access course in Science. I started a vlog and welcome any advice and to make some new friends who happen to be in a similar boat. I hate that I wasted 40 years, here's to me not wasting another.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9M3mRxBWJV_yfoOo5qoaZw/featured?view_as=public

Hey! I went to UEA as a mature student (32 at the time) to do my BA (History of Art). Best decision I ever made, I'm sure you're going to really enjoy it :smile:

I found the uni to be super supportive, they encouraged my abilities and I flourished - I ended up going on to do an MA... and I'm going back for my PhD.

In terms of making friends, at first you might feel noticeably the 'mature' student, I did at first, but after a few weeks everyone realised they were in the same boat and we all just blended into being first years!

As a mature student you have access to the grad bar, and there are social events for mature students too. I didn't really go to any of those, I just tended to socialise in my own department, but their events do seem popular :smile:

Good luck with your studies!

Reply 5

Disbloke

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My original plan was to graduate and then continue on to train as teacher, but after I attended a mature students event and sat talking with a couple of the staff members, I realised that dependant on modules I chose through the 3 years I could easily change my focus. The basis I’m going in with is still to head out and teach after, however I will be open to a change of direction based on my studies and aptitude as I progress onward.

Reply 6

Clur.M.

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Original post by Disbloke

My original plan was to graduate and then continue on to train as teacher, but after I attended a mature students event and sat talking with a couple of the staff members, I realised that dependant on modules I chose through the 3 years I could easily change my focus. The basis I’m going in with is still to head out and teach after, however I will be open to a change of direction based on my studies and aptitude as I progress onward.

Yeah, the module choices across many of the subject allow for lots of flexibility, you can really mold your degree to fit your interests or just try lots of new things.

I studied History of Art, but didn't take many modules on Western art - I took classes on African, Oceanic, Indian, Mesopotamian and Japanese arts. I then went on to focus on Africa for my dissertations at BA and MA levels. So, you're right, you can angle your degree in whichever direction you wish, or end up on a completely unexpected route!

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