Any physiotherapy students here over 40?

I'm 47 and have wanted to study physiotherapy for years. But doing so requires me to turn my life upside down (elderly parents and other commitments).

I'd love to talk to a mature student in a similar situation to mine currently studying Physio. Mostly for inspiration but also about logistical questions.

I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

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I'm 47 and have wanted to study physiotherapy for years. But doing so requires me to turn my life upside down (elderly parents and other commitments).
I'd love to talk to a mature student in a similar situation to mine currently studying Physio. Mostly for inspiration but also about logistical questions.
I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

I'm 47 and have wanted to study physiotherapy for years. But doing so requires me to turn my life upside down (elderly parents and other commitments).
I'd love to talk to a mature student in a similar situation to mine currently studying Physio. Mostly for inspiration but also about logistical questions.
I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

I'm 47 and have wanted to study physiotherapy for years. But doing so requires me to turn my life upside down (elderly parents and other commitments).
I'd love to talk to a mature student in a similar situation to mine currently studying Physio. Mostly for inspiration but also about logistical questions.
I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

Hi
I saw your message whilst browsing here. I'm 48 year old physiotherapy student and will be doing my final placement in November. I had been wanting to study physiotherapy for YEARS and it was a dream come true when I finally got on a course. The reality of juggling childcare, going through difficult placement experiences including failing placements has been a difficult and disillusioning journey, however, I am here nearly at the end and I'm glad I stuck at it. It has been a nightmare at times but on balance it has been worth it.
Being older (much older) than the cohort of students and most of the staff has sometimes been an issue, mostly not really, but sometimes 'sticking out' as being a lot older is just something that gets a bit wearying. Physio generally, unlike nursing, is not a profession that seems to attract older students very much. Once qualified however, you will have plenty of active working years left so it's worth it when you look at the big picture. Good luck with everything, making a change is difficult but taking action to improve your situation is always a good thing.

Hi
I saw your message whilst browsing here. I'm 48 year old physiotherapy student and will be doing my final placement in November. I had been wanting to study physiotherapy for YEARS and it was a dream come true when I finally got on a course. The reality of juggling childcare, going through difficult placement experiences including failing placements has been a difficult and disillusioning journey, however, I am here nearly at the end and I'm glad I stuck at it. It has been a nightmare at times but on balance it has been worth it.
Being older (much older) than the cohort of students and most of the staff has sometimes been an issue, mostly not really, but sometimes 'sticking out' as being a lot older is just something that gets a bit wearying. Physio generally, unlike nursing, is not a profession that seems to attract older students very much. Once qualified however, you will have plenty of active working years left so it's worth it when you look at the big picture. Good luck with everything, making a change is difficult but taking action to improve your situation is always a good thing.