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Doing my GCSEs at the age of 33

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BruhWhy · 29/08/2023 11:01

Just enrolled, start in a few weeks.

Anyone else done this? How did you find returning to study after so long?

Not nervous about the content of the courses, just about whether I actually remember how to study! I never took my GCSEs in school, had an unstable homelife and despite being in the top stream for everything I just didn't attend. Left school, met DH and started a cake business.

I want to go to uni to study sociology, but need GCSEs before I can even start the access course.

Just realised I'll be getting my GCSE results at the same time as my son 😂

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Ted27 · 29/08/2023 11:07

@BruhWhy Good for you!

I've gone back to study at 30 and 40.

It's a very different experience and your motivation will be high.
Good luck and enjoy it

TheInterceptor · 29/08/2023 11:23

Brilliant, well done you! My husband left school at 15 with nothing. He now has two degrees and a professional qualification.

Needmorelego · 29/08/2023 11:31

Congratulations on doing them now.
I would hate to do the new version now though because it's all exam and no coursework (like it was in my day).
Hope it all goes well for you 💐

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JamSandle · 29/08/2023 11:32

Well done! It's never too late to learn.

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