Studying as an adult

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Hi all,

I’m planning on going to uni starting in January. (Not in the UK so I can start in the middle of the year!). And then I’m planning to start a nursing degree in September.
I’m really interested in hearing from people who have been in similar positions, any tips, and especially success stories!
I’m married, 33, 3 kids ages 10,6,2. I know it’s going to be crazy juggle and balancing act, but I’m hoping that my drive and motivation will pull me along!!!

Hope to hear any inspirational stories!

Brilliant.
I’m a university lecturer, and I LOVE students who come back with a clear idea about what they’re doing and why. These students often get the most out of university, if not the social life - then the opportunity to study and seem also to motivate others.

I think student parents are also excellent role models for their kids. There is nothing more lovely than kids watching their parents graduate. It’s hard work, but good luck!

On my teacher training course (B.Ed) many years ago, a considerable number of the students were mature students - a lot of whom had their own families.
I'd agree with Callamia - they probably put the most into the course and their learning and probably go the most out of it. They definitely managed their time best of any of us.

I hope that’ll be true for me! I messed around in my twenties, started uni and dropped out quick quickly because I just didn’t have the drive and motivation. It’s only in the last few years that I’ve developed the desire to do something and be someone. My 10 year old knows I’m planning to go and she’s so excited for me, it’s so lovely!
How do parents manage the juggle of classes and coursework?

They’re well-organised, and work long evenings. My husband did a Masters when our youngest was a baby (while working FT), and he wrote essays mate at night and at weekends. There were some weekends that he wasn’t around much, but these weren’t many over a year.