To consider going to university to study nutrition and dietetics at the age of 28?

[BlodynFioled]

Or have I missed my chance? By the time I graduate I would be 32.

I have a young child and will need to work part time while at university which will make it a little more challenging.

Money would be tight for a few years but after graduating I would be earning considerably more than I am now.

I just don't know what to do. Any words of wisdom would be appreciated.

[TheUndoingProject]

You’ll be 32 anyway, you might as well have a degree!

[Morgan12]

I was the same age when I went to uni. I figured I'd be 32 with or without a degree so why not. Good luck!

[BlodynFioled]

Thank you all for the encouragement.

[MyGorramShip]

Do it. I started Uni at 32 with 3DC in tow. I’m now 34 and applying for Masters.

[Bloatstoat]

I did it at 27, no kids at the time but the majority on our course were mature students, only one was 18. The oldest was 42 when we started and had 2 primary aged kids, a few others had younger kids and one woman became pregnant in our final year. We all graduated! It's a great job and such and interesting subject (I may be a bit biased ;-) ) The most difficult thing with children will be placements, my uni tried to ensure close placements for students with children but it's not always possible, so you would need to think about child care to cover a long commute or staying away. A friend with a child in my DS's class is currently in first year of a physiotherapy course, it's hard but she's loving it (she's mid 30s).

It's the best decision I ever made! Lots of luck if you decide to go for it.

[Lovethewater]

My sister went to University at 45 and initially was a bit intimidated by younger students who had just done A levels as she hadn't done any formal studying for over 20 years. However she soon settled in, found a group of friends and discovered her life and work experience really helped organise her studying. Her family had to pitch in more as she was still working part time but she graduated with a 2.1 and is now practising her chosen career. Go for it - graduating at 32 still gives you 36 years until statutory retirement age.

[Twilightstarbright]

Go for it, but I'd make sure that the actual degree is recognised by the NHS etc. To be a registered dietitian you need to do a specific course rather than nutrition or some of the other similar degrees.

[Twilightstarbright]

Unless you aren't specifically looking to be a registered dietitian in which case my advice isn't relevant.