Mature Student 09-10

Kittee83

Was just wondering who's starting 1st year Arts as a Mature this year? Am thinking of taking up Irish and Psychological Studies, but not sure what else.

subnation

Hey Kittee, I'm starting Arts with Irish studies. I've just registered my other modules Celtic Civ, History and Archaeology

Kittee83

subnation wrote: »

Hey Kittee, I'm starting Arts with Irish studies. I've just registered my other modules Celtic Civ, History and Archaeology

Oh very nice. Just finding it hard to pick the other two subjects for myself.

subnation

Well, I think we have 2 weeks to attend a mix 'n match of different subject before you decide, so you have plenty of time.

lebowski11

Hi,I'm doing Arts (History).I've chosen Celtic Civilisation,Archeology and Classics as my other modules.They say you should try and pick modules that are relevant to your core module.But like subnation said you've got plenty of time to figure it once you get started.

4k

hey, i'm also goin back this year as a mature student. good to see i wont be surrounded by 17 year olds.. not that that would be a bad thing.. but y'no yerself.

yayaitsme

its good to see more mature people doing arts. can't wait to start doing legal science and IT

RebelGirrrl

Just out of interest, what ages are you? Usually Arts is just a base degree that you build on over years do you worry about being too old?

Laoch'Rione

RebelGirrrl wrote: »

Just out of interest, what ages are you? Usually Arts is just a base degree that you build on over years do you worry about being too old?

I'm 29 and doing Classics, Philosophy, History and Economics, plan on getting at least a 2.1 so I can go on as a graduate and do medicine. Fingers crossed NUIG are introducing Grad entry to medicine from next year. Sometimes I feel I'm too old but then my Father keeps reminding me that our (now retired) GP didn't qualify as a doctor until he was 35 and everyone (academically at least) thought he was ancient back then - he's 70 something now!! :eek: So there's still hope in this age of enlightenment!!
You're not too old til your dead, that's my tuppence on it all! :cool:

Kittee83

Well I'm 26, and hope to study Irish and Psychological Studies in this First Arts of a Mature Student. Already introduced myself to less than 10 people on the first day of our lectures, so hope I can chat to more people soon...

WesternNight

Didn't technically apply as a mature student (just regular cao application) but I'm 24 and will be doing Spanish, German, Psychology and Soc & Pol.

I'm ridiculously nervous about it, but it's good to see some more people my age and older doing Arts

Kittee83

WesternNight wrote: »

Didn't technically apply as a mature student (just regular cao application) but I'm 24 and will be doing Spanish, German, Psychology and Soc & Pol.

I'm ridiculously nervous about it, but it's good to see some more people my age and older doing Arts

Ah sure just pretend ur a mature student and it'll be tons of fun!

4k

as long as you enter uni after you turn 23, you're considered a mature student.. regardless of how you applied. I'm 24 too and i'll also be doing german and psychology.. see ya there!

Simpleton

Hi Guys. Apprehension is normal. I started last year as a 44 year old mature student. Absolutely loved and enjoyed the whole experience. Going back on monday to start 2nd year.
Best of good luck with it. Don't forget to enjoy it as well/:D

midwife2b?

hey all another mature head (24 today ) cant wait to get started tho my class only has 3 matures..hope theyr a nice bunch :P

WiseMona

Hi all, starting back to college as a Mature Student too. Doing ARTS and think I have narrowed down my subjects - BA Connect - Creative Writing, English, Spanish and German. Seems like I am a little older at 35 - but really cannot wait to get stuck in!

WesternNight

WiseMona wrote: »

Hi all, starting back to college as a Mature Student too. Doing ARTS and think I have narrowed down my subjects - BA Connect - Creative Writing, English, Spanish and German. Seems like I am a little older at 35 - but really cannot wait to get stuck in!

Oooh someone else doing Spanish and German!

Good luck!

Laoch'Rione

WiseMona wrote: »

Seems like I am a little older at 35 - but really cannot wait to get stuck in!

Older? Older? You're not that old at 35, I had a friend who went back to do a degree at 63, sure you're a babe in arms in comparison!!
And to my knowledge the oldest person to get their degree was a 95 year old woman in the US, so even my friend Sean is a baby at 63 compared to that!! See, suddenly you're but the twinkle in your fathers eye again!!::D

subnation

Happy belated birthday to you Midwife2b. I'm 27, lookin forward to doing this now, sure will c yez all on Saturday:)

lebowski11

Has anyone succesfully logged on to their student mail account?It asks for a windows live id which I don't have.Also asks for a student id number which I don't have.Any ideas?

WiseMona

Hi there,
I finally managed to log on to get my email - YEAH!
Your window Live ID is actually your Uinversity email. Mine is
M.Wise1@nuigalway.ie - you would have received yours in the registration pack? Your password is the same as your CASS account - remember?
The month/date of your b-day with the word galway??
Try it again - I was stuck for a while - but eventually it all worked!
Good luck! I already had a heap of emails from my lecturers :eek:

Móna

WesternNight

WiseMona wrote: »

Good luck! I already had a heap of emails from my lecturers :eek:

Really? I haven't had any. Heh.

WiseMona

WesternNight wrote: »

Really? I haven't had any. Heh.

Lucky, I guess..........................:rolleyes:

lebowski11

Hi Mona.
I've looked through my registration pack but still can't find my student id.Can you remember if it came on a seperate sheet or something?The registration pack is the one that came with the registration booklet right?Thanks a lot for the help.

WesternNight

Your student ID number is your CAO number.

WiseMona

lebowski11 wrote: »

Hi Mona.
I've looked through my registration pack but still can't find my student id.Can you remember if it came on a seperate sheet or something?The registration pack is the one that came with the registration booklet right?Thanks a lot for the help.

Did you register online? If so, there is a summary page that shows your name/address/mobile etc. and on that screen it shows the email address that your college has assigned to you. Are you NUIG? If so, then most likely it will be the following - let's pretend your name is Mike Smith.
M.Smith1@NUIGalway.ie - the only thing I am not sure of os the number after your name - as there are 5 Fiona Kelly's at NUIG and they have the same email address with the exception of that number.
And yes, your student ID is your CAO number.

Good luck,

lebowski11

Thanks Mona.Found it on the summary page for online registration.

lucygoosy

Hey I am 22 but I am categorising myself as a mature student!!!

I registered online but cant seem to be able to select my modules? Im doin a B.A picking Legal Science, Gaelige(not fluent so here's hoping!) Soc&Pol and also English!!!