In this category you will find posts tailored around life as a mature student at university. We will go through all the major aspects, and fears, that people face when returning to education at a later stage in their life.
Huge topic to tackle here, in this post we will go through how to get an internship or graduate job as a mature student. There is a huge misconception about this argument. Unfortunately, many mature students believe they will never find those opportunities due to their age. As we will see later, this is completely … Read more
Here we are, (almost) ready to start this life changing experience. Probably you can feel the mix of excitement and anxiety coming together! In this article you can find some tips on how to prepare for University as a mature student with 5 simple activities. Many people when are about to start university as mature … Read more
Are you looking for some mature student gift ideas? In this post we will go through some of the best present ideas for someone who is returning, or has returned, to education. Just like you would do for any students, you want to get something useful but at the same time not entirely related to … Read more
In this post we will see how to write a personal statement as a mature student. Unsurprisingly, as this is a key part of an application, it also comes with some pressure when writing in up. We will ease this pressure by going through 5 key questions/points to include in order to make your personal … Read more
Should I study full-time or part-time at university? This can be a very stressful thought to deal with, it is a very important decision! In order to answer this question, in this post we will go through pros and cons of both study methods, taking into account different scenarios. Unsurprisingly, this was also a big … Read more
How to be a successful mature student at university? As mentioned in other posts, people returning to education face a unique set of challenges which differs from other students. However, the path to success is very similar for all. What does that mean? Simple, reaching the goal of your return to education, whether you are … Read more
In this post Oliver, an ex mature student who has also shared his story on our blog, will explain what led him to return to education at the age of 26: the feeling of being stuck in a job (hospitality) he did not like. If you are interested in reading some successful stories of people … Read more
Returning to study as a mature student might seem daunting, particularly if you have been out of education for a while. In this post we will go through some of the best study guides that can help you return to education more “smoothly”. As usual, you will find a link to Amazon UK for all … Read more
