Leaving Uni early, any consequences?

flimsier

Blacksheep1979 wrote: »

I think people would question why you got within a few months of getting a degree and dropped out - unless there's a significant reason for this such as illness it won't look that good. Even if you have a reason they will probably ask why you didn't postpone your finals and sit them a year later etc.

Also jobwise someone with a degree generally looks better than one without a degree - obviously depends on the job though.

In your first year is not "within a few months".

kkebay

As a mature student, university can be overwhelming but this isn't necessarily a bad thing.

WolfSong2000

If you find you're struggling,speaktoyourtutorand seeif there's any way they/the university can make things easier for you. The last thing theywant is for you to fail, and I suspect you'll find the uni at least fairly accommodating. The first year of uni is a bit of a shock to the system for anyone, and it must be especially hard for you with all your added responsibilities. The fact you're doing though, should be a source of pride, and if you can stick it out, it could be a great selling point for potential employers as you'll be able to prove excellent time management and organisational skills, over and above your academic work .

mrsg26

Sorry didint spot this thread before..I too am a mature student with a 3yr old daughter who is a very demanding child. I am also now in my 3rd yr at university, I have been studying since my daughter was 9 months old, and I also work 18 hrs each week in a high street bank. Timewise it has been a struggle I think at the difficult times all I want to do is drop out (like right now when i have 2 exams tomorrow back to back!!!!) but each year I go back and someway find a way to get through it all. I have had plenty of occasions were ive only slept 3 hrs then went into work/uni after dropping my daughter into nursery. Thankfully my husband is a great support otherwise i'm not sure if I could continue. I'm sure there will be plenty more people in your situation its just finding someone who can advise you on what to do for the best. If you can make it through to the end of this yr then you can go back and do the rest..then you'll have your degree in no time. Its just a case of prioritising what needs to be done and possible let other things slide if its not absolutely necessary. Good luck x

alwaysonthego_2

I am a mature student and have 2 girls 4 and 6. I have completed my degree and doing a full time and fullon masters degree. I have found that it is difficult splitting time doing academic work and having quality family time. I do all my essays whilst the girls are at school and when they are in bed. Although I do not have much 'me' time, I do reward myself with chocolate, take aways etc to keep myself motivated. I know what I want to do, so I know what I have to aim for and realise that this means working my guts out, but it's not forever, the end is in sight!

stephyt23

As a second year mature student I hated my uni so I decided to look at transferring to another uni to continue my degree. I was told if I didn't leave by December 1st I'd have to pay back the whole years tuition fees, and not once I'm earning but in a lump sum!! So be careful and check if you'd be in the same situation if you did decide to leave.

In the end I got out of this by taking a leave of absence which has frozen my money so it can either be transferred to the new uni, or I could return to this one in September if I wanted to but I had to make that decision on the day as it was the end of November when this happened