legoman Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Well I am pretty gobsmacked, at 49 yrs old i applied late last year to uni in Perth as I wanted a serious career change. received letter today, my 1st options been accepted and offer been sent. HELP! anyone else out there a 'extremely mature student' done this before as one is rather nervous now. downside is the semester begins feb tho I have applied for a mid year intake. :shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Go for it! Im classed as a mature student (went back in my early 30's and now sad to say Im mid 30's) Its great and wish I had done mine years ago. Bloody hard work though. There is a complete mix of ages at Uni so you wont be the oldest by far. I hope it all goes well for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bobby Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Well I am pretty gobsmacked, at 49 yrs old i applied late last year to uni in Perth as I wanted a serious career change. received letter today, my 1st options been accepted and offer been sent. HELP! anyone else out there a 'extremely mature student' done this before as one is rather nervous now. downside is the semester begins feb tho I have applied for a mid year intake. :shocked: Nice one :biggrin: can you stay in Oz permanent or is it just a visa for the length of your course, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sh7t man no way Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 nice one mate go for it--a positive attitute is all it takes--well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legoman Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 i have a pr and classed as a domestic student so all went well, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest juliemtaylor Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 well I retrained int Aged Care when I arrived last year and never looked back! Julie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Congratulations on the offer ... all the best Ali x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulv Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Never too late sir, I think you'll find that your age gives you many advantages. What are you going to study? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legoman Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 psychology Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulv Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 psychology What career do you fancy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legoman Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 clinical psychologist, I have some psychotherapy quals, and other therapy quals from both the uk and oz thanks for all the supportive messages everyone :notworthy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulv Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 clinical psychologist, I have some psychotherapy quals, and other therapy quals from both the uk and oz thanks for all the supportive messages everyone :notworthy: PIO should be a busman's holiday for you then eh:wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legoman Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 I suddenly felt very old on receipt of my letter, I originally entered australia as a gasfitter, but found it difficult to adapt. still have my licence though. just in case lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulv Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I suddenly felt very old on receipt of my letter, I originally entered australia as a gasfitter, but found it difficult to adapt. still have my licence though. just in case lol I decided to go to uni (in the UK) at 36, after working in admin, then the music industry, then kids homes...best thing I ever did to be honest. You'll be reminded of the old adage by George Bernard Shaw - 'Youth is wasted on the young'!:yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabo Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Well done mate. You will have a great time at Uni - what's the union like? Make sure you get your student travel concessions and all that too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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