Granny Danger Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I'm think of going to Uni next year for the first time at the grand age of 29 Decided I don't want to spend my life working in what is now a dead end job for me with no real future prospects, also I was in a serious accident last year that's made me think more about my future I'm filling in my application form, and to be honest, I'm shitting it. I was 30 when I went to Uni and it was not as daunting as I thought it would be. I wasn't interested in the social life so I can't comment on that but the experience was worthwhile. I found my life experience and maturity made up for any academic shortcomings/lack of qualifications that I thought might be a barrier. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I used to dislike mature students, or at least some of them, because they seemed to be preoccupied with trying to impress the tutor rather than actually discussing things (or just keeping quiet), but looking back this was just pettiness on my part. Higher education's a great thing and you're lucky to live in a country where access to it is comparatively easy, so I say go for it, Enrico. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeebarry Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I'm think of going to Uni next year for the first time at the grand age of 29 Decided I don't want to spend my life working in what is now a dead end job for me with no real future prospects, also I was in a serious accident last year that's made me think more about my future I'm filling in my application form, and to be honest, I'm shitting it. As others have already said, go for it. It is a wee bit scary, but then the best things often are. I was in my twenties before I went (for the same reasons as you're thinking about it) and it's one of the best things I ever did. The school leavers who are there for a f**k about and little else are annoying, but you get used to it. I didn't partake in the same social life many had but I was cool with that. I treated it like a job, was reasonably dedicated to my studies and got an honours degree out of it. I then caught a lucky break and had a great job earning more than double what I had been pre-university withing six months of graduating. Dae it! And good luck to you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiemunster Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I'm only overweight because I was breastfed steak pie as a baby. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I'm only overweight because I was breastfed steak pie as a baby. Your mother was a cow? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave258 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I walked crotch first into a metal bollard on Saturday night. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 ^^^^^^wants someone to kiss it better. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Decided I don't want to spend my life working That's what I did. It's been hard sometimes but it's been worth it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave258 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 ^^^^^^wants someone to kiss it better. Mate, the whole region is covered in bruises and scratches from it. I'm letting nobody near it! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endieinreekie Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 That's what I did. It's been hard sometimes but it's been worth it. Civil service? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunfellaff Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) Feckin dumbass lassies Edited October 29, 2012 by wunfellaff 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboMikey Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Feckin dumbass lassies Last one was a classic. Right on the bridge of the nose 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Feckin dumbass lassies That last punch was a fucking peach! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Lanarkshire Jag Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Feckin dumbass lassies 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Civil service? Mais oui. But for a brief dalliance with the outside world which didn't agree with either party. I am but a small cog in the machinery of Government. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Raccoon Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Feckin dumbass lassies Pow, right in the kisser. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endieinreekie Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Mais oui. But for a brief dalliance with the outside world which didn't agree with either party. I am but a small cog in the machinery of Government. It's THE place to be, the work/pay ratio is to my liking 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 It's THE place to be, the work/pay ratio is to my liking Most, all probably, of my mates earn more than me. But they have stressful, dangerous jobs and will drop dead sooner rather than later. I've been blessed with a total lack of ambition which has put me in good stead. I have flexi time, a pension, good working conditions. I was born to serve Her Majesty. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 ^^^^^^^James Bond wannabe IMO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 ^^^^^^^James Bond wannabe IMO. I did visit MI6 at their Vauxhall HQ, very interesting. Funnily enough I was passing the time last week and I did the on line tests for MI5 and 6 on their websites. I flunked MI5 and passed MI6. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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