OMG - What have I done??!!

[SarzWix]

I'm at one of those 'forks in the road' with life at the moment - I've found out some stuff that is really affecting how I look at the past, in a positive way thankfully And after talking about it with a good friend this afternoon, she's persuaded me to go back to studying. Now usually, I would um and aaah, find a million and one reason why I can't do it, shouldn't do, and end up not doing it... Instead, I've just been onto the O.U. website and signed up for the starting course for an English Literature and Language degree

I'm feeling a bit freaked out, and WHAT HAVE I DONE-ish now... I haven't studied since my O'levels!!

Please convince me I've done the right thing!! (I haven't even told the OH yet!!)

[zazen999]

Blooming heck.

I absolutely loved my English Degree.....you've done the right thing gal.

[SarzWix]

Were you 37 with 3 kids, and 2 allotments when you did it though?!

The good thing is that the course counts towards a History BA too, in case I change my mind, coz I love both things

My friend who did the persuading, has a PhD in English and is a lecturer in the subject so I will have plenty of help at hand

[scarey55]

KK got his degree with the OU. It took him about 6 years but we were so proud when he got it. It was bleddy hard work and he had to be very disciplined but it was worth it for him. You go girl and try to enjoy it as well.

Note to Mr Wicks, please don't beat her too hard

[basketcase]

Oooooh I'm jealous!

Go for it and have fun.

[Seahorse]

Go for it Mrs Really, whats the worst that could happen? A bit of time and money 'lost' (and it probably wouldn't really be lost anyway, cos it'd all be a 'learning experience'!). And I'd bet my entire seed collection (not a wager I take lightly ) that you'll love it

[smallblueplanet]

I think you've got it all wrong, I'm sorry to say......












...you should do the History degree! Go for it!

[TEB]

Were you 37 with 3 kids, and 2 allotments when you did it though?!

The good thing is that the course counts towards a History BA too, in case I change my mind, coz I love both things

My friend who did the persuading, has a PhD in English and is a lecturer in the subject so I will have plenty of help at hand

OH went to Uni (part time) when she was 35, at that time kid number 5 was about 3 months old - it was the best thing she has ever done (apart from meeting me of course ), it changed her life completely (Uni not meeting me) and now she travels all over the place, I reckon you have done a great thing and I wish you all the best.

[pdblake]

Were you 37 with 3 kids, and 2 allotments when you did it though?!

Aren't women supposed to be good at multitasking?

[shirlthegirl43]

Well done you! Go for it

[jackie j]

Well done it must be something you really want to do, and have wanted to do or you wouldnt have signed up for it. Go girl.

[zazen999]

Were you 37 with 3 kids, and 2 allotments when you did it though?!

The good thing is that the course counts towards a History BA too, in case I change my mind, coz I love both things

My friend who did the persuading, has a PhD in English and is a lecturer in the subject so I will have plenty of help at hand

No.......I was a bit younger with many many other problems but you get through them.

[SarzWix]

Thanks for the encouragement everyone
Manda, you might be right I do love research, a lot, but I really love language and literature too, which is why I've chosen a starting course that can go either way.

I guess I'm going to have learn to be a lot more organised....

[Nicos]

Good for you!
At least in many years time you won't look back and wonder..what if????

[piskieinboots]

Excellent stuff Sarz, top drawer I say

....(apart from meeting me of course ), it changed her life completely (Uni not meeting me)...

I'm loving you