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Mature student in Mechanical Engineering

Captain Slow IRL · 2012-01-14 10:56:53

Is there any mature students on here, in the IT, preferably doing Mechanical Engineering? I'm a 31 year old qualified motor mechanic but the lack of job prospects has me in the mindset of going back to education. I would like some insight into the course, to see if it would be for me. The maths and science parts of it…

14-01-2012 11:56AM

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Is there any mature students on here, in the IT, preferably doing Mechanical Engineering? I'm a 31 year old qualified motor mechanic but the lack of job prospects has me in the mindset of going back to education.
I would like some insight into the course, to see if it would be for me. The maths and science parts of it concern me but depending on where I search online, it can say I do/don't need strong back backgrounds in both

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#2 26-01-2012 02:51PM

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dont worry about the maths or science i came from an auto backround i did not do a leaving cert i am currently in year 4 mechanical

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#3 26-01-2012 02:52PM

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if you have any questions just ask

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#4 30-01-2012 12:07AM

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What is your background in auto? Are you currently in SIT?

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#5 30-01-2012 02:02AM

petrolhead27

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Captain Slow IRL wrote: »

What is your background in auto? Are you currently in SIT?

Motor mechanic yes I am currently in it Sligo

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#6 30-01-2012 09:23AM

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What are your job plans when you finish up?

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