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Hello, my name is Alessandro and I am from Italy.
I applied for a Bsc in Computer Science as mature student since I am 28 years old in several RG universities. I wanted to change my life completely since I worked in a field where I was completely miserable and for me not worth to continue in the future. To be honest, I am interested in the Game Dev career, but I am open to other options and only the future will tell.
The Uni I choose are:
- The University of Sheffield
- University of Manchester
- University of Leeds
- University of York
I currently posses the EU - Pre Settled Status that will expire on July 2025 ( but I hope they will renew it since my brother lives and works in the UK for almost 15 years in Leeds).
I am currently waiting for their decision, but I read that UK is currently suffering in Education, as well as in economy in the recent years. Is it worth it studying there or should I look to other EU alternative? I think I will pay for Home fee status and I could get the loan, but I have no idea if it is still worth it ( if I can get only the home fee status, my parents will support me).
Do you suggest also which one is better rather than the other?
I also found the another university degree that I could apply is OPIT ( born in 2023) for the Bsc in Modern Computer Science, however it does not have the same reputation as the UK ones. Other alternative is to apply for some Italian universities, but the education here is a lot "theory based" and a lot less "practical" ( almost none for some).
I hope to receive some advice since I am currently struggling on the decision to make.
Thank you in advance!
I applied for a Bsc in Computer Science as mature student since I am 28 years old in several RG universities. I wanted to change my life completely since I worked in a field where I was completely miserable and for me not worth to continue in the future. To be honest, I am interested in the Game Dev career, but I am open to other options and only the future will tell.
The Uni I choose are:
- The University of Sheffield
- University of Manchester
- University of Leeds
- University of York
I currently posses the EU - Pre Settled Status that will expire on July 2025 ( but I hope they will renew it since my brother lives and works in the UK for almost 15 years in Leeds).
I am currently waiting for their decision, but I read that UK is currently suffering in Education, as well as in economy in the recent years. Is it worth it studying there or should I look to other EU alternative? I think I will pay for Home fee status and I could get the loan, but I have no idea if it is still worth it ( if I can get only the home fee status, my parents will support me).
Do you suggest also which one is better rather than the other?
I also found the another university degree that I could apply is OPIT ( born in 2023) for the Bsc in Modern Computer Science, however it does not have the same reputation as the UK ones. Other alternative is to apply for some Italian universities, but the education here is a lot "theory based" and a lot less "practical" ( almost none for some).
I hope to receive some advice since I am currently struggling on the decision to make.
Thank you in advance!
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by aleballabio05Hello, my name is Alessandro and I am from Italy.
I applied for a Bsc in Computer Science as mature student since I am 28 years old in several RG universities. I wanted to change my life completely since I worked in a field where I was completely miserable and for me not worth to continue in the future. To be honest, I am interested in the Game Dev career, but I am open to other options and only the future will tell.
The Uni I choose are:
- The University of Sheffield
- University of Manchester
- University of Leeds
- University of York
I currently posses the EU - Pre Settled Status that will expire on July 2025 ( but I hope they will renew it since my brother lives and works in the UK for almost 15 years in Leeds).
I am currently waiting for their decision, but I read that UK is currently suffering in Education, as well as in economy in the recent years. Is it worth it studying there or should I look to other EU alternative? I think I will pay for Home fee status and I could get the loan, but I have no idea if it is still worth it ( if I can get only the home fee status, my parents will support me).
Do you suggest also which one is better rather than the other?
I also found the another university degree that I could apply is OPIT ( born in 2023) for the Bsc in Modern Computer Science, however it does not have the same reputation as the UK ones. Other alternative is to apply for some Italian universities, but the education here is a lot "theory based" and a lot less "practical" ( almost none for some).
I hope to receive some advice since I am currently struggling on the decision to make.
Thank you in advance!
I applied for a Bsc in Computer Science as mature student since I am 28 years old in several RG universities. I wanted to change my life completely since I worked in a field where I was completely miserable and for me not worth to continue in the future. To be honest, I am interested in the Game Dev career, but I am open to other options and only the future will tell.
The Uni I choose are:
- The University of Sheffield
- University of Manchester
- University of Leeds
- University of York
I currently posses the EU - Pre Settled Status that will expire on July 2025 ( but I hope they will renew it since my brother lives and works in the UK for almost 15 years in Leeds).
I am currently waiting for their decision, but I read that UK is currently suffering in Education, as well as in economy in the recent years. Is it worth it studying there or should I look to other EU alternative? I think I will pay for Home fee status and I could get the loan, but I have no idea if it is still worth it ( if I can get only the home fee status, my parents will support me).
Do you suggest also which one is better rather than the other?
I also found the another university degree that I could apply is OPIT ( born in 2023) for the Bsc in Modern Computer Science, however it does not have the same reputation as the UK ones. Other alternative is to apply for some Italian universities, but the education here is a lot "theory based" and a lot less "practical" ( almost none for some).
I hope to receive some advice since I am currently struggling on the decision to make.
Thank you in advance!
I mean Europe may be more attractive to you given the EU status etc...
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Original post
by aleballabio05Hello, my name is Alessandro and I am from Italy.
I applied for a Bsc in Computer Science as mature student since I am 28 years old in several RG universities. I wanted to change my life completely since I worked in a field where I was completely miserable and for me not worth to continue in the future. To be honest, I am interested in the Game Dev career, but I am open to other options and only the future will tell.
The Uni I choose are:
- The University of Sheffield
- University of Manchester
- University of Leeds
- University of York
I currently posses the EU - Pre Settled Status that will expire on July 2025 ( but I hope they will renew it since my brother lives and works in the UK for almost 15 years in Leeds).
I am currently waiting for their decision, but I read that UK is currently suffering in Education, as well as in economy in the recent years. Is it worth it studying there or should I look to other EU alternative? I think I will pay for Home fee status and I could get the loan, but I have no idea if it is still worth it ( if I can get only the home fee status, my parents will support me).
Do you suggest also which one is better rather than the other?
I also found the another university degree that I could apply is OPIT ( born in 2023) for the Bsc in Modern Computer Science, however it does not have the same reputation as the UK ones. Other alternative is to apply for some Italian universities, but the education here is a lot "theory based" and a lot less "practical" ( almost none for some).
I hope to receive some advice since I am currently struggling on the decision to make.
Thank you in advance!
I applied for a Bsc in Computer Science as mature student since I am 28 years old in several RG universities. I wanted to change my life completely since I worked in a field where I was completely miserable and for me not worth to continue in the future. To be honest, I am interested in the Game Dev career, but I am open to other options and only the future will tell.
The Uni I choose are:
- The University of Sheffield
- University of Manchester
- University of Leeds
- University of York
I currently posses the EU - Pre Settled Status that will expire on July 2025 ( but I hope they will renew it since my brother lives and works in the UK for almost 15 years in Leeds).
I am currently waiting for their decision, but I read that UK is currently suffering in Education, as well as in economy in the recent years. Is it worth it studying there or should I look to other EU alternative? I think I will pay for Home fee status and I could get the loan, but I have no idea if it is still worth it ( if I can get only the home fee status, my parents will support me).
Do you suggest also which one is better rather than the other?
I also found the another university degree that I could apply is OPIT ( born in 2023) for the Bsc in Modern Computer Science, however it does not have the same reputation as the UK ones. Other alternative is to apply for some Italian universities, but the education here is a lot "theory based" and a lot less "practical" ( almost none for some).
I hope to receive some advice since I am currently struggling on the decision to make.
Thank you in advance!
Hi Alessandro!
It's great to hear that you are interested in York! Send us a message if you have any questions about your studies or the campus/student life 🙂
Original post
by aleballabio05Hello, my name is Alessandro and I am from Italy.
I applied for a Bsc in Computer Science as mature student since I am 28 years old in several RG universities. I wanted to change my life completely since I worked in a field where I was completely miserable and for me not worth to continue in the future. To be honest, I am interested in the Game Dev career, but I am open to other options and only the future will tell.
The Uni I choose are:
- The University of Sheffield
- University of Manchester
- University of Leeds
- University of York
I currently posses the EU - Pre Settled Status that will expire on July 2025 ( but I hope they will renew it since my brother lives and works in the UK for almost 15 years in Leeds).
I am currently waiting for their decision, but I read that UK is currently suffering in Education, as well as in economy in the recent years. Is it worth it studying there or should I look to other EU alternative? I think I will pay for Home fee status and I could get the loan, but I have no idea if it is still worth it ( if I can get only the home fee status, my parents will support me).
Do you suggest also which one is better rather than the other?
I also found the another university degree that I could apply is OPIT ( born in 2023) for the Bsc in Modern Computer Science, however it does not have the same reputation as the UK ones. Other alternative is to apply for some Italian universities, but the education here is a lot "theory based" and a lot less "practical" ( almost none for some).
I hope to receive some advice since I am currently struggling on the decision to make.
Thank you in advance!
I applied for a Bsc in Computer Science as mature student since I am 28 years old in several RG universities. I wanted to change my life completely since I worked in a field where I was completely miserable and for me not worth to continue in the future. To be honest, I am interested in the Game Dev career, but I am open to other options and only the future will tell.
The Uni I choose are:
- The University of Sheffield
- University of Manchester
- University of Leeds
- University of York
I currently posses the EU - Pre Settled Status that will expire on July 2025 ( but I hope they will renew it since my brother lives and works in the UK for almost 15 years in Leeds).
I am currently waiting for their decision, but I read that UK is currently suffering in Education, as well as in economy in the recent years. Is it worth it studying there or should I look to other EU alternative? I think I will pay for Home fee status and I could get the loan, but I have no idea if it is still worth it ( if I can get only the home fee status, my parents will support me).
Do you suggest also which one is better rather than the other?
I also found the another university degree that I could apply is OPIT ( born in 2023) for the Bsc in Modern Computer Science, however it does not have the same reputation as the UK ones. Other alternative is to apply for some Italian universities, but the education here is a lot "theory based" and a lot less "practical" ( almost none for some).
I hope to receive some advice since I am currently struggling on the decision to make.
Thank you in advance!
Hi Alessandro! 👋
It's great to hear you are interested in studying at the University of Sheffield. It's a great university (I did my BA, MA, and PhD here because I really like the uni!) 😀
The Computer Science BSc sounds really interesting and you'll be happy to hear that there are a range of teaching methods on this course including practical sessions. We also have specialist teaching and facilities and flexible study options. 📝
Plus Sheffield is a great city to live and explore! 🏡
Let me know if you have any specific questions about Sheffield, or the course, and I will do my best to help. Also you can speak to a student ambassador on the Computer Science course for specific course-related questions. Here's the link to chat to our students webpage. 🙋*♂️
All best wishes,
Phoebe 😄
Student Ambassador - PhD in English Literature
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by aleballabio05Hello, my name is Alessandro and I am from Italy.
I applied for a Bsc in Computer Science as mature student since I am 28 years old in several RG universities. I wanted to change my life completely since I worked in a field where I was completely miserable and for me not worth to continue in the future. To be honest, I am interested in the Game Dev career, but I am open to other options and only the future will tell.
The Uni I choose are:
- The University of Sheffield
- University of Manchester
- University of Leeds
- University of York
I currently posses the EU - Pre Settled Status that will expire on July 2025 ( but I hope they will renew it since my brother lives and works in the UK for almost 15 years in Leeds).
I am currently waiting for their decision, but I read that UK is currently suffering in Education, as well as in economy in the recent years. Is it worth it studying there or should I look to other EU alternative? I think I will pay for Home fee status and I could get the loan, but I have no idea if it is still worth it ( if I can get only the home fee status, my parents will support me).
Do you suggest also which one is better rather than the other?
I also found the another university degree that I could apply is OPIT ( born in 2023) for the Bsc in Modern Computer Science, however it does not have the same reputation as the UK ones. Other alternative is to apply for some Italian universities, but the education here is a lot "theory based" and a lot less "practical" ( almost none for some).
I hope to receive some advice since I am currently struggling on the decision to make.
Thank you in advance!
I applied for a Bsc in Computer Science as mature student since I am 28 years old in several RG universities. I wanted to change my life completely since I worked in a field where I was completely miserable and for me not worth to continue in the future. To be honest, I am interested in the Game Dev career, but I am open to other options and only the future will tell.
The Uni I choose are:
- The University of Sheffield
- University of Manchester
- University of Leeds
- University of York
I currently posses the EU - Pre Settled Status that will expire on July 2025 ( but I hope they will renew it since my brother lives and works in the UK for almost 15 years in Leeds).
I am currently waiting for their decision, but I read that UK is currently suffering in Education, as well as in economy in the recent years. Is it worth it studying there or should I look to other EU alternative? I think I will pay for Home fee status and I could get the loan, but I have no idea if it is still worth it ( if I can get only the home fee status, my parents will support me).
Do you suggest also which one is better rather than the other?
I also found the another university degree that I could apply is OPIT ( born in 2023) for the Bsc in Modern Computer Science, however it does not have the same reputation as the UK ones. Other alternative is to apply for some Italian universities, but the education here is a lot "theory based" and a lot less "practical" ( almost none for some).
I hope to receive some advice since I am currently struggling on the decision to make.
Thank you in advance!
Im kinda in the same boat as you. I am a teacher going 32 years old this year and I can't take it anymore. I really want to change my career and I'm hesitant to try the conversion masters as I don't know if employers will find them "satisfactory" for my career change. I would literally cry even they wouldn't find them enough after spending thousands of £.
Im in Greece and I saw that York University has a collaboration if I could say with Athens Tech and they offer their BSc that way and I'm thinking going that way.
Have you decided yet?
Thanks!
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