HE and Degree studies

[Marjoriew]

Is anyone managing to HE and study too?
I want to continue with my degree I started before grandson came to live with me.

What do you reckon? Is there any point? Is it a bit late now at 62?

[Tinuviel]

It's never too late!!

I find that DS1 is becoming more independent in his learning as he gets older (he's 12), so I guess that if your grandson needs you less, then it shouldn't be a problem. DSs both check/mark some of their own work (where possible) and then talk through any problems with me, so that saves time too.

[Marjoriew]

Thanks, Tinuviel. Grandson will be 11 in June but he's not so independent in his studies yet.
But I can get time to myself when he goes to his uncle for the day about once a week.

[MrsWobbleTheWaitress]

I studied for a dipolma of higher education that was flexible in time management and had a time limit of 2-5 years so I could fit it around the children - it took me 3 years. I'm planning on starting an OU degree at some point in the next year - as soon as I can save the money. I don't see why it won't be possible - but then we do autonomous learning - easier, I think, possibly, to squeeze in an hour or two a day to go and hide to do my own study. And I think it will be good for the children to see me studying.

[robberbutton]

Definitely never too late, I hope you find a way to make it work. I keep trying to persuade my dad to do the history degree that he's always wanted to do. And like Mrs Wobble says, what a fantastic thing to model for your grandson- that learning is not something to get over and done with and leave behind as quickly as possible, but something to take with you throughout your life. Good luck!

[itsstillgood]

I'm on my second OU degree with a 4 and 8 yo (so not hugely independent) who I HE, and work part time (from home).
Not always easy but if you want it hard enough doable and even enjoyable.