To wonder if I could move to uni

[Coldnights]

I’m now thinking of applying for 2021. I would like to move away so I could at least not have to be at my parents all the time and so I get to live independently. Only problem is I will be 26 September next year. So I’m worried I’m too old or if there will be opinions of places I can live.

You’re not too old.
But going to uni simply to escape your parents is bad motivation - you have to actually want to study - otherwise, work and move into a house share.

Of course you are not too old. DS currently has a 26yr old flatmate who is studying medicine.
You might do better in a postgraduate hall though, where the students will be a bit older and more mature in their lifestyles.

Most will have halls for postgrad/mature students, you might find that better than being with a bunch of 18 year olds. Could you not just move out though? Why do you have to move out to uni?

I want to study at uni and to fully move out while studying will be too much for me.

Never too old to study a degree, but you must love the subject and the kind of work you can get after. What do you want to study if you do not mind me asking?

To gain independance, really it is better to get a job that allows you to rent your own place.

Most universities have blocks of halls set aside for mature students and postgrads. Dd is in a 21+ hall

You can live independently from your parents without going to university!

It's two separate things, surely?

Wanting to escape your family. And (?) wanting to study for a degree.

Next September's a long time away if you're currently unhappy with your living arrangements. Is Covid making things worse for you at your parents' house?

Never too old to study a degree, but you must love the subject and the kind of work you can get after.

I'd say that's a bit of an exaggeration. I'm willing to bet a huge proportion of undergraduates merely tolerate their subject, because they want to be at university and they want a degree. And it's easy enough to choose a very general (non-vocational) subject that doesn't determine any particular job but merely provides a gateway to graduate level employment.

But one is certainly never too old!

You’re not too old. But you shouldn’t really invest the time and money into a degree if you’re only doing it to get away from home. Could you look into saving up and moving out or is it not really an option?

Thanks everyone it’s not just That I want to move out of my parents. I do want to go to university and have done for a while.

Your age won't be a problem. People go to uni at all ages, and some people live in halls, and some don't. Will you need supported halls?

I lived in mature halls at 23, there was varied ages with people ranging from 21-32. It was a great experience and I have lots of friends from that experience I’m still close with. Great way to get your independence and study for whatever your future plans are.

Thanks everyone I can’t see anything on the uni I want to go to. Website about mature student halls unfortunately.

What uni op