mature students starting this september!

dreamkas · 11-07-2014 2:13am #1

Hi! im excited to start!
accepted my offer for Applied Social Studies in Social Care!
what course did you accept and where are you coming from?

That_Guy · 18-07-2014 12:00pm

Mature student myself but going into second year of social care. Enjoy the first year. It's a great course thus far.

A social care society was set up last year and the aim for next year is to kinda do a mentoring service. Basically from 4th year down, students will pass on info to new and existing students.

Good luck and more importantly, enjoy it.

gingergirl · 20-07-2014 12:03pm

Hi, also was offered a place on Applied Social Studies in Social Care. Its something that I have wanted to do for a number of years (before I get too mature). Unfortunately, I may have to forget the dream of going to college as I think I won't be able to afford it. Family not very supportive or encouraging. Have applied for grant so awaiting on outcome there, so all is not lost.

That_Guy · 21-07-2014 3:14pm

gingergirl wrote: »

Hi, also was offered a place on Applied Social Studies in Social Care. Its something that I have wanted to do for a number of years (before I get too mature). Unfortunately, I may have to forget the dream of going to college as I think I won't be able to afford it. Family not very supportive or encouraging. Have applied for grant so awaiting on outcome there, so all is not lost.

Are you a mature student? Try having a look for financial advice in the Mature student forum. Really helpful.

Trancechick · 22-07-2014 12:00pm

Congrats Dreamkas and Gingergirl!!

I'm also an ITB mature student. Heading back into 3rd year in September. I'll be mentoring first years this year too.

There are plenty of matures in ITB, especially on the social care program. Enjoy the rest of your summer and hopefully our paths will cross at some stage on campus.

Foxylocks · 28-07-2014 2:50pm

I'm stating in Sept too, really excited and a bit nervous to going back to school but I need a challenge and need to do something for me. I've enrolled for the Accounts Technician course, 1st year....Anyone else starting this course?

GingerNut93 · 31-07-2014 7:50pm

Hey I just accepted Applied Social Studies in Social Care too

I was over the moon when my offer came in this morning. Anyone else get offered this this morning?

dreamkas · 28-08-2014 2:38am

woot woot not long now!

verodi · 28-08-2014 10:18am

Mature student myself...starting year 3 as I applied for advanced entry...exciting times

GingerNut93 · 28-08-2014 11:01pm

Did u get your registration packs?

dreamkas · 05-09-2014 9:50am

induction on wednesday! excited! scared! gingergirl hope you got everything sorted! everyone else if you see me say hi! to begin with i will be the one with pink hair! presuming there wont be too many pink haired people wandering around looking lost

GingerNut93 · 05-09-2014 10:03am

dreamkas wrote: »

induction on wednesday! excited! scared! gingergirl hope you got everything sorted! everyone else if you see me say hi! to begin with i will be the one with pink hair! presuming there wont be too many pink haired people wandering around looking lost

Yeah I'm sure there will be a few people wondering around looking lost! lol. as stupid as it sounds but what will you be bringing with you on wednesday?

dreamkas · 05-09-2014 12:19pm

notebook, pen,passport, maybe my laptop since im not sure what will be going on between the 9.15 registration and the 2 pm intro.

jwalshtla · 12-09-2014 11:09am

hi dreamkas I met you on Monday it was lovely to spend the day with two other people that were in the same situation as i was looking forward to seeing you on Monday

PaddyOTG · 22-09-2014 12:37pm

Started bn013 last week feeling old! I always have a smirk when the youngsters are calling the lecturers Sir.

dreamkas · 23-09-2014 12:22pm

yes i for sure feel old! just being labelled mature! did you all sign up for the mature student society!?

PaddyOTG · 23-09-2014 4:21pm

dreamkas wrote: »

yes i for sure feel old! just being labelled mature! did you all sign up for the mature student society!?

to be honest I'm not too pushed on the whole social/society aspect of college.

Althought i was tempted to sign up to the African society today "for the craic"

dreamkas · 23-09-2014 4:26pm

normally i wouldnt either but i thought what the heck, its their first year, lets see how it goes! i saw the african society today after they had left oh darn ext year :P

PaddyOTG · 23-09-2014 4:29pm

dreamkas wrote: »

normally i wouldnt either but i thought what the heck, its their first year, lets see how it goes! i saw the african society today after they had left oh darn ext year :P

Working 30 hours a week on top of the college so ill see how things go if i think I'll have time i might join a society next year.

The classes are pretty handy so far but I expect that to change soon enough!

What course are you doing?

dreamkas · 23-09-2014 4:31pm

social care

PaddyOTG · 23-09-2014 4:37pm

computing over here! there seems to be a decent amount of mature students in itb!

all in all im enjoying the lectures and practical classes

dreamkas · 23-09-2014 4:44pm

ditto i am happy !

mature students starting this september!

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