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Life as a Mature Student – Worcester Student Life

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Choosing to return to study can be a daunting prospect, and if like me you’ve been out of education for a long time, it’s hard to know if you’d even have the capacity to take on lectures and seminars, understand the academic language and keep up with your peers, let alone find the time to fit in studying and assignments. These were just some of my fears when I decided to bite the bullet and get a degree.

It has been 20 years since I had left school and entered the world of full-time work and spent that time, climbing up the ladder in the clinical retail industry and in later years, raising my three children. The prospect of entering into the unknown world of academia petrified me, but I was determined to give it a go, and I’m so glad I did!

You are not alone

Life as a Mature Student – Worcester Student Life

One of my biggest anxieties before starting was that I’d be a complete fish out of water, feeling ancient compared to all the young students and so I wouldn’t fit in. are few students more dedicated and motivated than that of someone who has chosen to return to study. Remind yourself of the reasons why you’re here and look towards that end goal to keep you going.

  • Life skills– Group work, independent work, organisation and time management, many students will be learning these skills ‘on the job’, but you have already gained these skills through working or raising a family.
  • Experience– Much of what you learn through academic material will be made clearer with your experience, as you can put the theory into context from what you have already learned or experienced in life.
  • Employability– Successfully managing your studies and other commitments as well as having the ambition to further yourself through education can be hugely attractive to prospective employer. Don’t be shy in showcasing what you have to offer!
  • I would encourage anyone who is considering returning to education to take the plunge. Spending time in this vibrant, diverse city with its beautiful historic buildings, vast array of coffee shops and restaurants and riverside walks all add to experience and although it can be a juggling act, it’s rewarding, interesting, liberating and I don’t regret it for a second!

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