[QUOTE]Hey all, any other mature students in there first or second year of university? What was the most useful bit of advice you could give me about making the transition?[/QUOTE]

Re: connect with other 'mature' students

[QUOTE]What exactly you mean by "mature"? :)[/QUOTE]

Re: ..?

[QUOTE][QUOTE]What exactly you mean by "mature"? :)[/QUOTE] I entered University with 'Mature' status. It has been many years since I have been in school and have had a career and kids in that time. I am running into some challenges that most typical students may not have.[/QUOTE]

Re: ..?

[QUOTE]:s Awe, that must be harsh! Well, good luck, hope you find somebody:) What are you taking at u of m by the way? ...i feel like a pre-mature now, lol! :) That's awesome![/QUOTE]

Re: :s

[QUOTE]I started university at 35 in a science/phys-ed program -- I know what you mean about the transition process! Best piece of advice is to hang in there. It takes time for your routine to settle down and for you to experience success and as a result, an increased level of confidence. You will find your ability to apply concepts to real life experiences and to pull in-depth meaning from that connection is much greater than your younger student peers. You will get way more value for your educational dollar because of your "mature" status! And you will have the time of your life!![/QUOTE]

Re: connect with other "mature" students

[QUOTE]Hey Connie - If you plug in "mature" into the search area you will find at least two other profiles of mature students just like yourself looking to connnect ...there are others out there on campus!![/QUOTE]

Re: Mature Students

[QUOTE]When you say "mature", you're talking about age, right? We're not talking about a lack of fart jokes, and picking our noses and cooties, correct? Am I on the right track here?[/QUOTE]

Re: Now hold on...

[QUOTE][QUOTE]:s Awe, that must be harsh! Well, good luck, hope you find somebody:) What are you taking at u of m by the way? ...i feel like a pre-mature now, lol! :) That's awesome![/QUOTE] (-: thanks for the kind words! I'm taking sciences as of now. Kinda looking at a Medical Laboritory Sciences program.[/QUOTE]

Re: :s

[QUOTE][QUOTE]When you say "mature", you're talking about age, right? We're not talking about a lack of fart jokes, and picking our noses and cooties, correct? Am I on the right track here?[/QUOTE] Hmmm, well, I'm 34 (although I must admit people think i'm in my mid-twenties! lol) and there are LOTS of booger picking, fart jokes, etc. around here... Oh wait! But most of it comes from having a preschooler!!!!! ROFL[/QUOTE]

Re: Now hold on...

[QUOTE][QUOTE]I started university at 35 in a science/phys-ed program -- I know what you mean about the transition process! Best piece of advice is to hang in there. It takes time for your routine to settle down and for you to experience success and as a result, an increased level of confidence. You will find your ability to apply concepts to real life experiences and to pull in-depth meaning from that connection is much greater than your younger student peers. You will get way more value for your educational dollar because of your "mature" status! And you will have the time of your life!![/QUOTE] That is GREAT!! thanks for the awsome encouragement! Right now it feels like i'm running around in circles.[/QUOTE]

Re: connect with other "mature" students

[QUOTE][QUOTE][QUOTE]I started university at 35 in a science/phys-ed program -- I know what you mean about the transition process! Best piece of advice is to hang in there. It takes time for your routine to settle down and for you to experience success and as a result, an increased level of confidence. You will find your ability to apply concepts to real life experiences and to pull in-depth meaning from that connection is much greater than your younger student peers. You will get way more value for your educational dollar because of your "mature" status! And you will have the time of your life!! [/QUOTE] That is GREAT!! thanks for the awsome encouragement! Right now it feels like i'm running around in circles.[/QUOTE] Hey Connie I know exactly how you feel. Im 26 and this is my first year. I feel pretty old in classes full of 18 year olds, im getting use to it know, but its taking a while. Its hard for me because my daughter is 8, so i kind of had to grow up a little faster then some. I just find it really hard to relate sometimes.[/QUOTE]

Re: connect with other "mature" students

[QUOTE]connect to mature students by volunteering Casting Call for everyone interesting in being infront of the camera this weekend for two hours of your time. Can be anytime you like as long as we have daylight still around. This is a student Film project for the final due december. Casting for two positions: 1) Need of an Arab/Middle Eastern/Indian male. Job would be to walk down the street. 2)Need of a woman to play a cashier. No prefered race. What you will get out of it: -Working on a student set -Free Lunch -Free Drinks -Help some student out who are in a bind to get it done. What you need: -Warm clothes -acting skill NOT needed -two hours from your weekend during the day Please reply to me as soon as you can! my email is friday13th777@hotmail.com This would really be appreciated!!!! -Danielle Price - Film Student[/QUOTE]

Re: connect with mature students by volunteering

[QUOTE]Hello fellow mature students, I feel like I actually have time to go on here and post something. I understand most of your woes. It's a big deal going back to school and being older than everyone else. I was pretty lonely during the first part of the term. I knew very few people here and most of them were younger not really understanding my situation. But I have met a few great people and campus life is turning out to be OK. I have some issues with the "institution" but all in all I am doing well. I can't wait for the term to be over so I can have a day off. I just want one day off. Tick, tick, tick... Hope you all made it out alive.[/QUOTE]

Re: connect with other "mature" students

[QUOTE][QUOTE]Hello fellow mature students, I feel like I actually have time to go on here and post something. I understand most of your woes. It's a big deal going back to school and being older than everyone else. I was pretty lonely during the first part of the term. I knew very few people here and most of them were younger not really understanding my situation. But I have met a few great people and campus life is turning out to be OK. I have some issues with the "institution" but all in all I am doing well. I can't wait for the term to be over so I can have a day off. I just want one day off. Tick, tick, tick... Hope you all made it out alive.[/QUOTE] Well I made it through my first semester!![/QUOTE]

Re: connect with other "mature" students

[QUOTE][QUOTE]Hey all, any other mature students in there first or second year of university? What was the most useful bit of advice you could give me about making the transition?[/QUOTE] Me, me, me! I am a mature student too. I'm glad you made it through the first semester Connie. I had a rough go of it myself. I keep feeling like I'm constantly on the go. I'm only taking 3 classes a semeseter, but between that & working, I have a hard time finding the time to eat somedays!! My biggest hurdle is probably dealing with the fatigue that sets in. Who know learning, listening, & being attentive in class could take so much out of you![/QUOTE]

Re: connect with other 'mature' students

[QUOTE][QUOTE][QUOTE]Hey all, any other mature students in there first or second year of university? What was the most useful bit of advice you could give me about making the transition?[/QUOTE] Me, me, me! I am a mature student too. I'm glad you made it through the first semester Connie. I had a rough go of it myself. I keep feeling like I'm constantly on the go. I'm only taking 3 classes a semeseter, but between that & working, I have a hard time finding the time to eat somedays!! My biggest hurdle is probably dealing with the fatigue that sets in. Who know learning, listening, & being attentive in class could take so much out of you![/QUOTE] Obviously another big hurdle is my dyslexic fingers! haha[/QUOTE]

Re: connect with other 'mature' students

[QUOTE]I am a mature u1.. gosh I hate that term. It would be different if we were the mature students and the fresh out of high schoolers were called the immature students :p It feels like joining the silver club! I was walking around with my orientation leaders in the 'mature' group, when another group passed us, and one student said "look at all the old people!" I was shocked.. all of us were in our twenties. It's hard and awkward to make friends in class.[/QUOTE]

Re: mature u1

[QUOTE]I know what you mean. I'm in 1st year computer science (NOT U1) and I feel ancient. Granted there are others older than me in all my classes, but I don't think I'm OLD at 27...and I don't want to be "mature" if I don't have to, either! What makes it easier for the "younger" crowd is that most of their friends from high school are all here with them. For me, I don't know anyone in my classes and like you said, it's hard to make friends in class without looking like a bit of a dork, like, "will you be my friend?" :-P Maybe a social gathering off-campus somewhere at a "grown-up" location would be a good way to meet others who are in the 24-35 (or better) category?[/QUOTE]

Re: "mature" is such an ugly word

[QUOTE]Alright, I think we should meet for some good eats at degrees, or wiseguys sometime, or maybe at IQs and shoot some pool? Hmmmm, how about next Wednesday (Sept 19) at 6 pm? Ya, let me know if you're interested, and we can meet in front of Degrees, okay? Okay, cool I hope to hear from y'all![/QUOTE]

Re: Okay, so let's hang out then!

[QUOTE]Oooh! A night of 'mature' debauchery.. so long as it's sensible, and we are home by 11pm. Maybe we could have a tea party (ok ok, enough with the old jokes :p) I'm totally in.[/QUOTE]

Re: w00t

[QUOTE][QUOTE]Alright, I think we should meet for some good eats at degrees, or wiseguys sometime, or maybe at IQs and shoot some pool? Hmmmm, how about next Wednesday (Sept 19) at 6 pm? Ya, let me know if you're interested, and we can meet in front of Degrees, okay? Okay, cool I hope to hear from y'all![/QUOTE] Crap, I have a class from 6 - 9 on monday and wednesdays :([/QUOTE]

Re: Okay, so let's hang out then!

[QUOTE]Crap, I have a class from 6 - 9 on monday and wednesdays :([/QUOTE] Hmmmm, and no other evening works for me this week...well maybe we could get together for lunch instead? Unfortunately I have class Monday & Wednesday from 12:30-1:30, but I can do lunch at 1:30. The rest of the week is good for normal lunch time.[/QUOTE]

Re: Okay, so let's hang out then!

[QUOTE][QUOTE]Crap, I have a class from 6 - 9 on monday and wednesdays :([/QUOTE] Hmmmm, and no other evening works for me this week...well maybe we could get together for lunch instead? Unfortunately I have class Monday & Wednesday from 12:30-1:30, but I can do lunch at 1:30. The rest of the week is good for normal lunch time.[/QUOTE] That kinda works for me.. I don't have class on m&w until 2:30. It will have to be short and sweet :-P. Better than nothing. Who else is in?[/QUOTE]

Re: Okay, so let's hang out then!

[QUOTE][QUOTE][QUOTE]Alright, I think we should meet for some good eats at degrees, or wiseguys sometime, or maybe at IQs and shoot some pool? Hmmmm, how about next Wednesday (Sept 19) at 6 pm? Ya, let me know if you're interested, and we can meet in front of Degrees, okay? Okay, cool I hope to hear from y'all![/QUOTE] Crap, I have a class from 6 - 9 on monday and wednesdays :([/QUOTE] Yeah, me too...you wouldn't happen to be in Math Skills, would you? Thursdays aren't great, either, as I have Grant's tutoring for STAT 1000 from 6:30-9:30. After 9 on Wednesday would be good though, I guess, since I'll be at school anyway.[/QUOTE]

Re: Okay, so let's hang out then!

[QUOTE]Ah that's too late man, I only stay up late on Friday and Saturday. Ah well, I'm sure we'll work something out eventually. Hey MissKristin looks like it's just you and me who can do lunch, so I'm thinking maybe we should wait for more people to come out before we do anything. What do you think?[/QUOTE]

Re: Okay, so let's hang out then!

[QUOTE][QUOTE][QUOTE][QUOTE]Alright, I think we should meet for some good eats at degrees, or wiseguys sometime, or maybe at IQs and shoot some pool? Hmmmm, how about next Wednesday (Sept 19) at 6 pm? Ya, let me know if you're interested, and we can meet in front of Degrees, okay? Okay, cool I hope to hear from y'all![/QUOTE] Crap, I have a class from 6 - 9 on monday and wednesdays :([/QUOTE] Yeah, me too...you wouldn't happen to be in Math Skills, would you? Thursdays aren't great, either, as I have Grant's tutoring for STAT 1000 from 6:30-9:30. After 9 on Wednesday would be good though, I guess, since I'll be at school anyway.[/QUOTE] Yeah it's math skills.. but it's too hard, and moving too fast for me. I can't keep up, and it's interfering with my other classes. I'm not a math person in general never mind precal. I'm just going to change my major and drop the class. SOOO my evenings are free now! :)[/QUOTE]

Re: Okay, so let's hang out then!

[QUOTE][QUOTE]Ah that's too late man, I only stay up late on Friday and Saturday. Ah well, I'm sure we'll work something out eventually. Hey MissKristin looks like it's just you and me who can do lunch, so I'm thinking maybe we should wait for more people to come out before we do anything. What do you think?[/QUOTE] I agree with this.. Who wants to do lunch? or as I said above, I am dropping a class, so my evenings are free now.[/QUOTE]

Re: Okay, so let's hang out then!

[QUOTE]I don't know how many people are following this thread...only the 3 of us since this September have posted. I think using MSN, email or even Facebook might be better. Anyway, lunch is good for me...just say when. MissKristin, too bad about Math Skills...I think you were in my class. I dropped MATH 1500 to catch up...math sucks. Kinda glad I didn't go engineering...[/QUOTE]

Re: Allrighty then...

[QUOTE][QUOTE]I don't know how many people are following this thread...only the 3 of us since this September have posted. I think using MSN, email or even Facebook might be better. Anyway, lunch is good for me...just say when. MissKristin, too bad about Math Skills...I think you were in my class. I dropped MATH 1500 to catch up...math sucks. Kinda glad I didn't go engineering...[/QUOTE] I bet I was.. if it was on m&w from 7-9 then yeah. well.. we can't all have math minds, can we? I'll just have to make my mark in the 'soft sciences' ;)[/QUOTE]

Re: Allrighty then...

[QUOTE]I love math.[/QUOTE]

Re: Allrighty then...

[QUOTE][QUOTE]I love math.[/QUOTE] Well, math doesn't REALLY suck, I've just struggled with it my entire academic life. I actually enjoy the challenge sometimes. It's kind of inevitable that it would catch up with me given my profession.[/QUOTE]

Re: Allrighty then...

[QUOTE]Hey guys, Saw the mature student thread and just wanted to drop in and say hi. I haven`t really talked to too many people in campus, let alone mature students. So how are classes going for everyone? I am finding the homework load to be ridiculous! Maybe I just don't know how to study anymore. Ditto on the soft sciences MissKristin, math is beyond me so I'll stay as far away as possible.[/QUOTE]

Re: Hi

[QUOTE]Hey Eris, If you're taking five courses, then the homework load will always be crazy. So say goodbye to weekends (if you want to be an A student, that is)! The trick is to take a couple of hours a day to relax, doing something you enjoy, like going to the gym. I enjoy going to the gym because it is a good stress reliever and gets those endorphins going! [QUOTE]Hey guys, Saw the mature student thread and just wanted to drop in and say hi. I haven`t really talked to too many people in campus, let alone mature students. So how are classes going for everyone? I am finding the homework load to be ridiculous! Maybe I just don't know how to study anymore. Ditto on the soft sciences MissKristin, math is beyond me so I'll stay as far away as possible.[/QUOTE][/QUOTE]

Re: Hi

[QUOTE]Yeah AEREO, don't worry about it because the more you do it the better you'll get at it. I used to suck at math, but I kept at it and became an A student. LOL, computer science and math go hand in hand, so you're stuck with it- haha! [QUOTE][QUOTE]I love math.[/QUOTE] Well, math doesn't REALLY suck, I've just struggled with it my entire academic life. I actually enjoy the challenge sometimes. It's kind of inevitable that it would catch up with me given my profession.[/QUOTE][/QUOTE]

Re: Yo math wizard!

[QUOTE]Well I hope everyone is settled into their studies for this semester. Now are we going to get together before the mid term rush? During the day seems difficult due to the crowdedness (is that a word?), so off campus may be an idea. I've always liked Margarita Monday's at Earl's, but I'm easy going, I'll try anything twice. Haven't had much opportunity to hang out with anyone at school.[/QUOTE]

Re: So...

[QUOTE]Yeah sounds good AEREO, this week I'm busy, but next week let's go out for supper somewhere. Kristin you in?[/QUOTE]

Re: So...

[QUOTE]Darn tootin' I'm so in! :) name the time and the place![/QUOTE]

Re: hells yeah

[QUOTE]Hey, I just got on VLC, and noticed this thread. I'm 27 and just starting University, so I think it'd be cool to meet other people around the same age group. After all, it is mostly a younger population. So yeah, I'm down with um.. meeting new similar aged people and all that.[/QUOTE]

Re: hm

[QUOTE]Wow, I started this thread last year and its nice to see a few more people involved! (although not me so much! lol) If it works I would love to join you guys for a coffee, drink, whatever!! At least no one would ID us!! lol Good to see you here! [QUOTE]Hey, I just got on VLC, and noticed this thread. I'm 27 and just starting University, so I think it'd be cool to meet other people around the same age group. After all, it is mostly a younger population. So yeah, I'm down with um.. meeting new similar aged people and all that.[/QUOTE][/QUOTE]

Re: hm

[QUOTE]The only day I am available next week is Wednesday, so hopefully that day works for you. So do you want to meet at Earl's on Pembina at 6pm for supper then?[/QUOTE]

Re: MEET & EAT

[QUOTE]Sounds good to me! Hehehe I am sitting in Degrees right now, bein' a dork stick on my laptop :P[/QUOTE]

Re: I'm there

[QUOTE]Okay cool, who else is coming? [QUOTE]Sounds good to me! Hehehe I am sitting in Degrees right now, bein' a dork stick on my laptop :P[/QUOTE][/QUOTE]

Re: I'm there

[QUOTE]We should decide what to call the table, so that who ever comes, can just say ___ table and the waitress can show them the way, seeing as we don't really know what each other looks from here. Unless you want me to wear my snorkel gear... I can have that arranged.[/QUOTE]

Re: table

[QUOTE]Well sounds good, then. How about we put in a reservation for "Young"? Get it? LOL. As in, we're not? :-D[/QUOTE]

Re: I'm in

[QUOTE]Okay, I'll call tomorrow and make a reservation under 'young'. So, if anyone else on here wants to join us, let me know by tomorrow, otherwise I will make the reservation for three. [QUOTE]Well sounds good, then. How about we put in a reservation for "Young"? Get it? LOL. As in, we're not? :-D[/QUOTE][/QUOTE]

Re: I'll make the reservation tomorrow.

[QUOTE]awe man.. am I the only girl comin' to this?[/QUOTE]

Re: more girls please?

[QUOTE]Yeah, only the three of us it seems. Hey Kristin if you feel uncomfortable going I completely understand, and we can go another time when you recruit some more girls to come out.[/QUOTE]

Re: Yes, more girls.

[QUOTE]No, thats ok.. I will be fine. We'll be in a public place. No if it were to one of your houses for dinner, I might feel threatened. I'll be there :)[/QUOTE]

Re: nah

[QUOTE]see you tomorrow :)[/QUOTE]

Re: ok!

[QUOTE]Kristin and Les: I made the reservation for three tomorrow at 6 pm under Nathan. See you tomorrow![/QUOTE]

Re: Reservation made

[QUOTE]Hey so I had a great time last night. Les, could you send me your email address so we can keep in touch? Thanks![/QUOTE]

Re: Good times!

[QUOTE]yeah it was fun the other night! We must do it again.[/QUOTE]

Re: fun

[QUOTE][QUOTE]Hey so I had a great time last night. Les, could you send me your email address so we can keep in touch? Thanks![/QUOTE] HAH, funny running into you at starbucks today! I swear, my kids aren't normally that dirty.:-P[/QUOTE]

Re: Good times!

[QUOTE]HI Kristin.. I'm a single mom too, and new to the city and school. I don't know many people at all and having a really hard time meeting people..I tried emailing you but for some reason I couldn't get it to work so just thought I'd send something on here and hope you get it..[/QUOTE]

Re: Good times!

[QUOTE]hey y'all...i can see that this thread's not been in discussion for a while but it's worth a shot...is there a "minimum age requirement" to be considered a "mature" student?[/QUOTE]

Re: minimum age requirement?

[QUOTE][QUOTE]hey y'all...i can see that this thread's not been in discussion for a while but it's worth a shot...is there a "minimum age requirement" to be considered a "mature" student?[/QUOTE] Officially, I think U of M considers a mature student as anyone older than 21, for the purposes of admission. However I think one could argur for the purpose of this discussion that if you feel you are significantly older than the rest of your classmates, you are a "mature student". Then again, as was pointed out earlier...the term "mature" is used loosely :-P[/QUOTE]

Re: minimum age requirement?

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Re: For those of you who are getting ready to graduate...

[QUOTE]I'm just looking to meet more 'mature' students...i'm 23 and I'm working towards my BA in psychology and then graduate studies....right now I'm taking distance ed classes cause I have a 4 year old and a 1 year old and my fiance works full time....anyone in a similar situation wanna chat send me an email...i love meeting new people![/QUOTE]

Re: hey

[QUOTE][QUOTE]Wow, I started this thread last year and its nice to see a few more people involved! (although not me so much! lol) If it works I would love to join you guys for a coffee, drink, whatever!! At least no one would ID us!! lol Good to see you here! [QUOTE]Hey, I just got on VLC, and noticed this thread. I'm 27 and just starting University, so I think it'd be cool to meet other people around the same age group. After all, it is mostly a younger population. So yeah, I'm down with um.. meeting new similar aged people and all that.[/QUOTE][/QUOTE] Hey i am in the exact same boat as you! i am also 27 and i want to meet new people around the same age!if ya want to me for coffee or something some time just let me know![/QUOTE]

Re: hm

[QUOTE]It's really been hard times to find new people to meet with. I am into second year of my grad degree. Reply me if you want to go for coffee...Thanks![/QUOTE]

Re: hi

[QUOTE]Hi, I am 35 year old Engineering (technically still Sciences) student. It would nice to chat with socialize other mature students.[/QUOTE]

Re: Hello

[QUOTE][QUOTE]Hi, I am 35 year old Engineering (technically still Sciences) student. It would nice to chat with socialize other mature students.[/QUOTE] I totally agree...it is a little intimidating with all these youngins here lol[/QUOTE]

Re: Hello