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Informationen zum Autor Linda Pritchard joined York St John College as the Access and Lifelong Learning Manager in 2000 and provide information and guidance to adults who are interested in accessing higher education. Linda also manages the Access and Lifelong Learning Office which develops and implements widening participation activities in York and the region. Linda was involved in the development and promotion of the Opening Doors: writing for success course. This is an 8 week course for students thinking of going on to higher education. So far over 170 students have participated in this course with over half progressing onto further study. Leila Roberts is a member of the Institute of Learning and Teaching and is currently lecturing in Careers-related courses, Access courses and Creative Writing at York St John College .Leila devised the syllabus, wrote the workbooks, and tutored Opening Doors, a highly-successful 8-week course for students thinking of going on to Higher Education. Initially expected to be a pre-Access course, Opening Doors has been so successful that many students have gone straight from this into degree studies. Klappentext Are you considering changing jobs but require a new skill or qualification? Would you like a new challenge or a sense of personal achievement? Have you considered higher education, but weren't sure how to make that first step into it? If so, then this is the ideal book for you. The Mature Student's Guide to Higher Education tells you everything you need to know if you are thinking about returning to education as a mature student. It discusses a wide range of issues including what higher education involves, how you should prepare for it and how to balance your time and cheque book once you get there. This book will explain practical issues, as well as addressing your doubts and fears about higher education as a life choice. The book: Helps you understand the different routes into higher education Explains the mysteries behind admissions procedures Encourages you to develop a new range of skills, building on the skills you already have Gives you guidance on how to manage change, time and family commitments Helps you overcome barriers like a lack of motivation or confidence Expertly guides you through the systems of fees, showing the loans and financial help that are available The Mature Student's Guide to Higher Education provides the most accessible and up-to-date help on how to make an informed decision about when, where and how to start a suitable higher education course as a mature student - and the career path that might follow. Zusammenfassung The Mature Student's Guide to Higher Education tells you everything you need to know if you are thinking about returning to education as a mature student. It discusses a wide range of issues including what higher education involves! how you should prepare for it and how to balance your time and cheque book once you get there. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements Introduction Why Study? Barriers to study and how to overcome them Preparation for study Study Skills Why higher education Student finance Choosing a course and university Preparation courses for higher education Getting ready for the start of term Keeping going to the end Career prospects How to get further advice Recommended reading Bibliography Index ...
