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Reasons to Return to Education

In this category you will find content on why you should go back to Education to Change Your Life. From all the benefits of returning to Education to the potential drawbacks.

Why Brexit is an opportunity to find a better job!

March 24, 2022February 18, 2021 by Mature Student
Brexit. European flag, UK flag. Job opportunity

We have previously discussed how the environment surrounding you influences your decision making about your future. If you want to have a read through that, you can find it here: “Why you are unsure about returning to study”. However, In this post we will cover a specific example, a real event: Why Brexit is an … Read more

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Is going to University as a mature student worth it? UK

March 24, 2022January 29, 2021 by Mature Student
Mature student. Graduation. University Degree

I would definitely say this was one of my biggest concerns before starting University at 26 as a mature student; obviously along with my age, fitting into the university environment and finding a job after graduating. Whatever age you are, finding the right answer is extremely difficult. Just like you are doing now, I spent … Read more

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Why you should return to study now! Mature Student

March 24, 2022January 24, 2021 by Mature Student
Right time t study. Mature student. Life change

Here we are again, another year, another economic crisis hitting hard. The only difference with the previous one is that this time it’s literally impacting the economy on a global scale. Everyday you hear about job losses, businesses going bankrupt, inflation and so on. However, now we will see why this is the right time … Read more

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Why you should quit your job and invest in yourself.

March 24, 2022January 2, 2021 by Mature Student
invest in yourself, success

It is very easy to fall into the vortex of doing “any job”. For some people it works fine, they are happy with that. For others, that often leads to feeling stuck in a job. If this is your case, the worst you can do is to accept it and get used to it. In … Read more

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I am stuck in a job in hospitality. I don’t see a way out!

March 24, 2022January 2, 2021 by Mature Student
Stuck in a job. Many thoughts.

I know that feeling very, extremely well. I spent years working in the hospitality and customer service industry. During those I moved from place to place: from cafes to restaurants, from events to hotels, always looking for the perfect work environment. At the end I was left with the same feeling: being stuck in a … Read more

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How to change your Life? Go back to study!

October 7, 2021January 2, 2021 by Mature Student
more confident

I know why you are here.. You are looking for a way to change your life but you can’t find any. Let me give you the answer already, go back to study! I was in your same situation, stuck in a job I didn’t like (hospitality), and I could not see a way up, nor … Read more

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About Me

I’m an “ex mature student”, I started University at 26. Why? I felt stuck in a job I didn’t like and saw no future.

I felt undervalued, unappreciated and obviously underpaid. My life wasn’t going anywhere! I wanted a career change.

I graduated at 30 and my life has changed completely since then. It’s never too late!

I started this blog anonymously because I am super shy, but I want to help everyone who feels like I felt at that time… YOU CAN DO IT

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