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  • ECE Early Childhood Education

    Im looking to go back to university.Im in my mid thirties and going back to become a teacher. Is it worth it? Any advise helps?

    • Vish24
    • Apr 25th, 2021 9:54 pm
    • Forum: Students

  • College admission - in serious need of help/info

    Hey guys, so due to covid, I was working at some factory and I've recently decided to go back to school I've applied for the program back in February, but it turns out, I am missing one high school course to qualify for it (its been more than 10 years since I left high school) I am willing to take t...

    • jkim89
    • Mar 27th, 2021 6:22 am
    • Forum: Students

  • Not understanding credits, minors, and majors, and some college things.

    Hello, Could someone help me understand credits, minors, and majors. I just started college for the first time last year at 27, and still trying to understand post-secondary education. I've tried asking the counselors when I was seeing one but they just kind of shoved off my question. The critical t...

    • SquirreI
    • Dec 15th, 2020 8:07 pm
    • Forum: Students

  • Getting into University despite having poor College grades - Do universities still care about highschool marks?

    This is pretty much the situation I'm in now. Did 'okay' in highschool, and then took a 1 year 'pre health science' diploma at a college. Got a 3.9/4 GPA sem 1 and failed 2 of the 5 courses sem 2 with my highest mark in sem 2 being a B. I somehow got accepted into registered nursing despite failing ...

  • What's your back to school plan?

    We are having a big debate now at home If I have more than one kids, I would keep them at home and study online But I have only one , so to be safe, certainly he should stay at home and study online ( he will be grad 5 in the fall), but I also have concerns about social interactions ability. For you...

    • smartie
    • Aug 10th, 2020 11:15 am
    • Forum: Parenting & Family

  • Mature Student applying for Nursings. Advice needed

    Hello all, I've been working within a hospital for over 12 years doing various jobs. I think I'm capable of being an RN but am nervous entering a 4-year program as a 30-year-old. I have a few questions i'll list out that are concerning me. 1) I have a business diploma as well as a certificate for a ...

  • University Academic Bridging Program or College certificate?

    Just wondering whether or not I should go to school Facts about me 1.I am 29 years old 2.worked odd retail jobs throughout my 20's 3.Chose to perform horribly during Secondary school for various reasons so I am only able to pursue college although I day dream about being a university graduate I feel...

    • Sweatsuit
    • Jun 8th, 2020 4:26 pm
    • Forum: Students

  • OSAP and study in Yukon

    I am a mature student and planning to study at Yukon College, Whitehorse. I have a few questions about OSAP and studying out of province. Is the grant part of OSAP reduced if I study in another province, Yukon? Does the amount ...

    • bkkboy
    • May 7th, 2020 5:12 am
    • Forum: Students

  • OSAP and unemployed

    Hello. I just want to ask if you are still eligible for osap if you dont have taxes to file because of no employment/job, . I have a 15 month old son and common law with my partner. Common-law works full time . I am going back to college this September 2020 and got my offer already, im just wonderin...

  • Upgrading old high school courses

    How crazy is it to go back as an adult and upgrade my college level high school courses to university level? Would like to do online, I balk at the crazy prices of some online sites and what they offer. Is there a free or cheaper option to complete this upgrade? Will I be crazy out of touch? Haven't...

  • Mature student career advice

    Hi everyone! Sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong section but I could really use the advice. I have a degree in business administration from guelph humber that I completed in 2011 but did not get any use of it. I am now working a job that I make 50k a year but there is no advancement financial wis...

    • Stilicho88
    • Aug 7th, 2019 10:36 am
    • Forum: Careers

  • Ryerson Nursing - looking for mentorship

    I am a mature student entering the Ryerson BScN program at the Centennial site. I am seeking advice and mentorship from a graduate student. I am hoping to exchange occasional conversations or emails regarding navigating the program ...

    • DeGenesis
    • Jun 11th, 2019 3:24 pm
    • Forum: Students

  • MATURE STUDENT JOINING YORK - HELP

    How is the Biology pgm at York for a mom with kids? I need to know if i can do Univ in the morning upto say 2pm and be able to work in the evenings from 6pm? I got accepted in the biology pgm. My goal is to get into Pharmacy school.Please help thx

    • sam0414
    • May 28th, 2019 11:54 am
    • Forum: Students

  • CPA Canada as a Mature student

    Hi, Any body applied for CPA Canada as a mature student? How many prerequisite did they asked you to do? I have 10 years of experience with 3 year diploma and 3 year degree, both in accounting. But their requirement is 4 years. Want to know should ...

    • abbaji
    • Mar 1st, 2019 10:07 am
    • Forum: Careers

  • Unsure about path to take next.

    Hi guys i need some advice about what steps to take next. For some background info i completed high school in 2014 but didn't have the greatest marks and mostly applied and college credits. I went to college but dropped out after 1 year since i didn't like the program. So after that i've been just w...

  • Maximizing OSAP as a Mature Student?

    Hi everyone, I'm 23 and have a maxed out TFSA and wanted to go back to school to get a business degree(specialized in Finance or Accounting). Unfortunately it looks like my assets severely affect the amount of osap grants given, was just wondering if we could have a thread about strategies to maximi...

    • guy1001
    • Aug 13th, 2018 1:31 pm
    • Forum: Students

  • Study buddies programming

    Hello folks, I am an accountant by profession and will be 29 this year. Being tired of accountancy i am looking for a change in my career. I will be signing up for a course at Seneca and would like to know if someone here as similar thoughts about changing direction in their career. Luckily i have a...

  • ILC learning centre

    Hello, I graduated high school in 2010 but I have now returned to finish prerequired courses for an engineering program. I am wondering what is the process to apply to university? Once I complete these pre-required courses then I will have a new transcript and my old transcript from completing high ...

    • Khairat
    • Oct 12th, 2017 6:06 pm
    • Forum: Students

  • Mature student, looking to do CS-Sheridan. Any thoughts pls?

    Background- HBA from UofT M, sort of a copout, goal was commerce ended up something else. -work in a ok sales oriented job. grass always does look greener on other side :/ -grades were average, I dont see higher education likely. -i have no cs experience other than minor hs level stuff -looking towa...

    • fox155
    • Jun 18th, 2017 1:26 am
    • Forum: Students

  • Adult Education/Training Certificate

    I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience/has done this certificate. From what I can see the programs appear to be fairly similar with most being affiliated with either OntarioLearn or The Institute for Performance and Learning. All are basically done online. Some examples... https://brocku.ca...

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