donnie Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Previous thread i said how i wasnt liking job, so got me thinking about going back to uni to do something i might enjoy. Was thinking Radiography...course funded by nhs so no fees, sounds intresting and I have the grades to get on course. Sure with nhs cuts course wont be funded for to much longer either. Anyone gone back as a mature student?? Id be 27 by time i get on course, have no major bills, so money only a minor issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 got me thinking about going back to uni to do something i might enjoy. . Drinking & shagging ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 hmmm, disappointed with this thread. Not what I thought I was going to get. To answer the point, I recently sat a degree course and the really difficult parts were putting up with teenagers and knowing some lecturers weren't up to date with current industry practises. At 27 you probs won't have the grating jarring generation gap. If you don't already 'do' radiography you won't get wound up by some info potentially ebing incorrect. Go for it, ultimate result is you'll be helping save lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnie Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 hmmm, disappointed with this thread. Not what I thought I was going to get. To answer the point, I recently sat a degree course and the really difficult parts were putting up with teenagers and knowing some lecturers weren't up to date with current industry practises. At 27 you probs won't have the grating jarring generation gap. If you don't already 'do' radiography you won't get wound up by some info potentially ebing incorrect. Go for it, ultimate result is you'll be helping save lives. disappointed?? did u expect to see a naked woman or something lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyShears Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I would do it. Like chrisp65 says it is a worthy profession. I went into Nursing at 42 and there were loads of mature students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMFy Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I'd go for it. I worked in industrial radiography for a few years and would like to have taken it further, had it not been for having the biggest word removed in the world as my manager. You'll also have a job for life... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparey16 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 There is an 28 year old in the flat above me (in like a mature/second year hall block) and he is in his first year at derby uni, so go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 when I was in 1st year, there was a 30 year old chap who we got to know who was a really sound fellow, who seemed to get on ok. I'm now 26 and doing my MA so not exactly a jarring gap for me when I mingle with the freshers though still more than long enough to notice a slight difference. ( I refuse to believe half of them are 17 let alone 18/19 :s) There is a 50 something chap in one of my modules though who's friendly enough - who's doing his second successive masters - i think he's bored, but fair play to the ****. So do it. No one worth giving a shit about it is going to make an issue of it. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted October 8, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted October 8, 2011 I've gotten back on the educational treadmill after about a decade or so away. I figured that if I didn't do it by the time I was 30, I was unlikely to otherwise. It is kinda weird being in classes where I'm older than the instructors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrees Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I'd go for it. I worked in industrial radiography for a few years and would like to have taken it further, had it not been for having the biggest word removed in the world as my manager. That bloody Steve Jobs got everywhere, didn't he? :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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donnie Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 I'd go for it. I worked in industrial radiography for a few years and would like to have taken it further, had it not been for having the biggest word removed in the world as my manager. You'll also have a job for life... Thats good to hear :-) So from your knowledge is there still a need for radiographers despite the cutbacks?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Don't worry about the age thing. I'm in my fifth (and final, thank god!) year at the University of Oslo and I couldn't count all the OAPs I have seen in various classes over the years. They seem to get along just fine so I wouldn't worry about starting up at 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 hmmm, disappointed with this thread. Not what I thought I was going to get. To answer the point....Go for it, ultimate result is you'll be helping save lives. disappointed?? did u expect to see a naked woman or something lol yeah just a dumb joke, mature and student in the same thread title promised to deliver something deeply moving. if you don't do it, you'll always wonder 'what if'. best of luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YLN Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I've just started graduate medicine. At the age of 24, I'm one of the youngest in the class. The average age being 26 I think with the oldest is 36. Go for it. I'm delighted with myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAsh Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I did a FdSc course in Outdoor Education when I was 23, it was good, there was a decent mix of ages. I would definitely look into grants though, as a mature student you are (or were) entitled to maintenance and tuition fee grants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnie Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 I've just started graduate medicine. At the age of 24, I'm one of the youngest in the class. The average age being 26 I think with the oldest is 36. Go for it. I'm delighted with myself Good on ya! Doesn't medicine take like 5-6 years to complete?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyShears Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I think there's also a means tested bursary for Student Radiographers, plus there is a national shortage of Radiographers. The current NHS cutbacks won't hold water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnie Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 I think there's also a means tested bursary for Student Radiographers, plus there is a national shortage of Radiographers. The current NHS cutbacks won't hold water. Keep reading conflicting reports about shortage of radiographers, glad you think there is still a shortage. Already have a degree in transport with a modest student debt, hopefully won't affect me from getting a bursary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YLN Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I've just started graduate medicine. At the age of 24, I'm one of the youngest in the class. The average age being 26 I think with the oldest is 36. Go for it. I'm delighted with myself Good on ya! Doesn't medicine take like 5-6 years to complete?? We do the first four years in two, so it's only four years long. It's bloody tough, but very enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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