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Original post by PinkLippy
I wouldn't say so at all. I'm not a mature student, but will be only a year younger than being considered one when I begin uni. We have mature students within that age range at college, and they fit in fine. I've also met with a number of 25-30+ year olds at interviews and we've gotten on really well, and they've really fit in with the other interviewees, and got on well with current students. As long as you're prepared to make the effort to fit in with the younger people, it'll be fine
Absolutely not, depending on the course sometimes the majority of the class are mature students. In my marketing class, there's only 6 who are under 25 (I'm one of them) and considering there's 18 of us, that's 2/3 who are in that bracket. My best friend in that class is 27 and I'm 20.
Age stops becoming a 'thing' once you leave high school, you make friends based on their personalities rather than demographic.
and I'm 20.Age stops becoming a 'thing' once you leave high school, you make friends based on their personalities rather than demographic.
Original post by chelseadagg3r
I wouldn't say so at all. I'm not a mature student, but will be only a year younger than being considered one when I begin uni. We have mature students within that age range at college, and they fit in fine. I've also met with a number of 25-30+ year olds at interviews and we've gotten on really well, and they've really fit in with the other interviewees, and got on well with current students. As long as you're prepared to make the effort to fit in with the younger people, it'll be fine
Original post by ShannyMorrison
Absolutely not, depending on the course sometimes the majority of the class are mature students. In my marketing class, there's only 6 who are under 25 (I'm one of them) and considering there's 18 of us, that's 2/3 who are in that bracket. My best friend in that class is 27 and I'm 20.
Age stops becoming a 'thing' once you leave high school, you make friends based on their personalities rather than demographic.
and I'm 20.Age stops becoming a 'thing' once you leave high school, you make friends based on their personalities rather than demographic.
Thank you guys, I've actually been to uni before so used to it but I didn't know that many mature students at my uni (it was an RG)
. In early 20s there might not be so big a gap but I won't have the time to go till my late 20s bc of my career.@ShannyMorrison what uni are you at if you don't mind me asking? Thinkig of applying to do Management as a second degree!
Original post by PinkLippy
Thank you guys, I've actually been to uni before so used to it but I didn't know that many mature students at my uni (it was an RG) . In early 20s there might not be so big a gap but I won't have the time to go till my late 20s bc of my career.
@ShannyMorrison what uni are you at if you don't mind me asking? Thinkig of applying to do Management as a second degree!
. In early 20s there might not be so big a gap but I won't have the time to go till my late 20s bc of my career.@ShannyMorrison what uni are you at if you don't mind me asking? Thinkig of applying to do Management as a second degree!
Did the first two years of Marketing as part of a HND with City of Glasgow College, then third (which I'm on) and fourth year at Caledonian in Glasgow. However, Stirling has a course that specialises in Management if you're anywhere near Scotland. If not, no fear, England and Wales have some of the better courses and damn I'm envious!
I was 29 when I started my degree at Brighton Uni, and I graduated last year at 32.
There were differences between myself and those 10 years younger than me (which is to be expected) but I never once felt I didn't fit in. Ultimately, everybody is there to get a degree.
I'd lived in the city for a couple of years prior to starting, so I never went out during the week as to be honest, I'm pretty boring these days, and had seen what the city had to offer anyway and have my own friends in the area already that I spent most of my time with - so you could day I didn't fit in with the mid-week social aspect of studying there (but in the grand scheme of things, going out on the p*ss until 4am on a Thursday morning isn't the only thing that defines your time at uni (I know there are a handful that this comment doesn't apply to
)
There were differences between myself and those 10 years younger than me (which is to be expected) but I never once felt I didn't fit in. Ultimately, everybody is there to get a degree.
I'd lived in the city for a couple of years prior to starting, so I never went out during the week as to be honest, I'm pretty boring these days, and had seen what the city had to offer anyway and have my own friends in the area already that I spent most of my time with - so you could day I didn't fit in with the mid-week social aspect of studying there (but in the grand scheme of things, going out on the p*ss until 4am on a Thursday morning isn't the only thing that defines your time at uni (I know there are a handful that this comment doesn't apply to
)Hey I'm 26 too and in my first year
. I get along just fine with people in lectures and group work! Noone seems to mind my age at all.
(I had pretty bad issues living with 18yos in halls ive since moved out and much happiet but that may be my personality and mh not liking dislike of parties and drama than my age! I made freinds woth people of all ages and you will too!)
. I get along just fine with people in lectures and group work! Noone seems to mind my age at all.
(I had pretty bad issues living with 18yos in halls ive since moved out and much happiet but that may be my personality and mh not liking dislike of parties and drama than my age! I made freinds woth people of all ages and you will too!)
Oh good lord no! 25- 29 is nothing.
Of course, your interests might have moved on somewhat from the 19-year olds, e.g. clubbing and getting hammered every night might not have quite the same appeal, but it's not as if you're so old you're not going to have anything in common. Fitting in is all about making the effort and, I think, not being self-concious about your age. Just throw yourself into it!
Of course, your interests might have moved on somewhat from the 19-year olds, e.g. clubbing and getting hammered every night might not have quite the same appeal, but it's not as if you're so old you're not going to have anything in common. Fitting in is all about making the effort and, I think, not being self-concious about your age. Just throw yourself into it!
My best friend at university (when I was 18-21) was a mature student doing his second undergraduate degree. He started at 29, his age was never an issue and he graduated with a first. Nice one. You'll be fine.
There's a 46 woman on my course with a 14 year old son! And she fits in just like any student... In fact I was shocked to find out her age because she looks and acts much younger.
But yeah... go figure!
But yeah... go figure!
Absolutely not! In fact, I think as a mature student you could - arguably - appreciate the university experience all the more.
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I hope not! I'm 47 and going to university for the first time in Sept lol Most of the people at the interviews were much younger than me but seemed chatty enough. I'm sure some younger people will look at me as the 'old bloke' but I couldn't care less really! The people on my access course are in their 20's mainly and I get on really well with them. They make me laugh and I don't really act my age so I guess they just think I'm an anomaly, or an idiot. I guess as you get older you just don't care what people think anymore, it just become irrelevant. Just go for it and sod what people think!
Original post by Jonsablue
I hope not! I'm 47 and going to university for the first time in Sept lol Most of the people at the interviews were much younger than me but seemed chatty enough. I'm sure some younger people will look at me as the 'old bloke' but I couldn't care less really! The people on my access course are in their 20's mainly and I get on really well with them. They make me laugh and I don't really act my age so I guess they just think I'm an anomaly, or an idiot. I guess as you get older you just don't care what people think anymore, it just become irrelevant. Just go for it and sod what people think!
This is spot on - exactly the attitude needed for success !
I'm startling in 2017 and will be a youthful 50 and was married - I have 26 year old who finished Uni and is encouraging me to go back.
Nope. I've always been older than my classmates (first time through uni 2 years older; current HNC I'm 7-8yrs older than the majority of the class) and never had an issue making friends.
assuming it is similar to college, it should not matter. Making friends may be convenient but not essential just like work. You are all there to do the work but liking each other socially is not going to matter. At college I socialise with a few young people at lunch once or twice a week but I dont socialise with any outside class times and when we all move on I will probably not see any of them again. I see no reason to contact them outside college. Its business, not personal.
I may have change my views if I was going to be living on the campus so circumstances would be different given that scenario
I may have change my views if I was going to be living on the campus so circumstances would be different given that scenario
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