Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury

Mature Students stating at CCU 2017

Heya, just wondering how many of us are about, might be nice to know a few people before I get there who also doesn't quite fit into the 'regular' student bracket.

I'm 25 (26 in a couple of weeks) and I'll be doing an arts and Humanities foundation year and then commercial music 😊

Reply 1

crazycatlady1991

Hi I'm a mature student also 26 on human biology course I have anxiety disorder and I am nervous :, (

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Reply 2

Anitra

Original post by crazycatlady1991

Hi I'm a mature student also 26 on human biology course I have anxiety disorder and I am nervous :, (

Me too! General anxiety disorder and social anxiety, so a whole barrel of nerves about starting 😱 I always get mistaken for being 18 though so hopefully it'll work in my favour

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Two4Six8

I'm 33 going on 18... :u:

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MissDetermined

Heyy. I'm 26, will be studying Nursing :smile:

I'm In my 40's

I'm 43 starting health studies

Reply 7

Gemma00

Hey 😃 I'm 25 and doing teaching!

Reply 8

Stressiebag

Original post by WW2PD

I'm In my 40's

what are you studying

Reply 9

WW2PD

Original post by Stressiebag

what are you studying

Plant science with foundation, I'm excited yet terrified

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Reply 10

Stressiebag

Original post by WW2PD

Plant science with foundation, I'm excited yet terrified

I'm doing health studies I'm also feeling apprehensive

Reply 11

WW2PD

Original post by Stressiebag

I'm doing health studies I'm also feeling apprehensive

Is health your background? I've left the NHS, health is my background but I'm hoping my skills transfer from people to plants now, its natural to feel like we do. Especially considering people half our age are considered "mature" students, but don't worry, there'll be plenty of us. I've just heard my daughter might be on my course!! Apparently I've inspired her - no pressure there then! Lol

Reply 12

Stressiebag

Original post by WW2PD

I want to be a social worker but didn't get on the course so I'm using health studies as a springboard to gaining my masters in social work

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WW2PD

Original post by Stressiebag

I want to be a social worker but didn't get on the course so I'm using health studies as a springboard to gaining my masters in social work

I did the first year of social work when it first started at CCCU (2004 I think!) but I hated the actual job, I burned out pretty quick, too much misery in people's lives and it really got me down, so fair play to you :smile:

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Stressiebag