Done one year of uni and found out I'm pregnant..

[Blob.]

Hi, I'm nearly 11 weeks pregnant and have done 1 year of uni at a uni local to me and starting year 2 end of September. Did this happen to anyone and what did they do? I was thinking of deferring the next year totally and finishing it off when I feel I can and just work loads to get lots of money, or doing September to December at uni? What are peoples opinions/advice/experiences on this?

Thank you.

 

[space-game-91]

Hi, I've just finished my first year of uni, I found out I was pregnant at the very end of my first year. I plan on starting next year as normal and just taking a bit of time out (my baby is due in January).
I live with my boyfriend, who is also a student and we moved away for uni, so we have no family nearby.
I know it'll be hard, but I don't think I'd ever get back into uni if I took a whole year off.
My tutor has told me that I can do semester 1 and then take a year out from Christmas if I need to, but I'm hoping it wont come to that, I'm hoping to take 6 weeks off and my tutor has agreed that it's a suitable time to have off and be able to rejoin my course without too much interferance.
I'm at Sunderland uni studying Computing, so a lot of my learning is individual based and web based, so I'm hoping, with the help of my boyfriend and my uni friends I wont fall too far behind.
My uni also has really good childcare facilities, which I have already applied for cos there's a waiting list.

If you need to talk about absolutely anything, you can message me

Oh and congratulations on your pregnancy

 

[Croc-O-Dile]

I'm in the states, so the way our college/uni works is a bit different. But I found out I was pregnant right after I registered for my first semester. (I don't know if it's the same over there, but our years are split into semesters/quarters and you have to complete 2 semesters to move on to the next year)
I finished my first semester 7 months pregnant and I'm going back in Jan. when Olivia's 6 months old.

Good luck! xxx

 

[_laura]

I've finished my first year. Was suppose to go into my second in sept aswell. Called my tutors and they were really supportive. Defering for a year and then seeing how I feel after. But they're behind me fully and told me to keep studying in my own time so I don't forget things. If you want to send me a message feel free! Congratulations. Xx

 

[dueinmarch11]

I agree, I think college/university is different in the states, but I found out I was pregnant about two months before the beginning of my second year. I will finish this semester (August - December), and then my fiance should be placed where he will be living for awhile (he's in the service) and I'll be moving with him.

I plan on returning to school as soon as it's able to be done. Not sure when that will be, though.

 

[fantastica]

Congratulations

I fell pregnant the august before second year of uni...I carried on until dec..but that was pointless tbh. I then took 2 years out and will be going back this september!

Looking back, it would've probs been best to work hard that first term of second year and do the January exams..then maybe could've gone back from the January or would've been exempt from some things in the beginning...although I suppose would've forgotten by the time I came back!

Go and talk to someone from your uni and they'll be able to talk to you about your options and what would be best.

Message me if you want to chat x

 

[JA1988]

Firstly congratulations and secondly as several girls have said here, I definitely wouldn't recommend deferring as I know it can be hard to get back into the swing of things well I know that's the case for me anyway however I personally would recommend going back to uni for your 2nd year and carrying on for as long as you feel you can...do you have any exams in January? As obviously you could at least complete some of your modules before you are due. Then with the help of your tutors you could arrange to go part time for the rest of your course that way you are still touching base and not forgetting anything but it will be much easier to manage and you will still be able to fit part-time employment and of course looking after your little one around your studies. I personally had actually finished uni by the time I found out I was pregnant however I well remember how time consuming my 2nd and particularly third year was and there is no way I could have completed that full-time and with a baby unless I had A LOT of free childcare help!!

I know I am not currently in your situation however I'm here if you wanna ask any questions/get anymore advice!

Congrats again hun x

 

[JA1988]

Sorry to bombard with my advice but I forgot to add that with part time it will obviously add a year or so to the total length of your course, but if you defer then you'll end up graduating around the same time in the end anyway so it'll all work out

Good luck! x

 

[Blob.]

Thank you I don't have any exams this year, its just placements and assignments as I'm doing Primary Ed. Therefore placements will be hard becuase obivosuly its 8-4 for a large time in a school and I want to be there looking after my new baby so I'm not really sure what will be best. I'm determined to do this and finish it eventually as I want to be a teacher but maybe not at the moment.. I'm getting in touch with the uni next week to see what my options are! xx

 

[_laura]

One thing to consider is you won't get a student loan if you go part time (did some research to see if it was worth doing for me as my course is 90% practical) so I felt that taking a year out and doing some private studies into my course was going to be a better bet for me. Spoke to Uni and mates there and they said they would keep me updated with things they are learning so
I'm not left out of the loop. Good luck with whatever you do. And never give up on your dreams. I know that I haven't and I can't wait to get back to Uni and finish the last year of my degree.

 

[amy_2]

I don't have kids yet, but I have been to uni, my advice is definitely defer and start on the job training of some kind, and there are loads of short courses you can do, often free, which provide really practical help with training and employment.

University is a massive commitment, it is really designed for women who want to defer having a family untill their 30's, otherwise it isn't really financially viable, a good apprenticeship or short course of some kind is much better IMO.

University was so hyped up when I was at school. So i decided to go, big mistake. I'm now 23 with no savings, lots of sudent debt and little experience in the workforce. I still have to find a job. And I want to start a family soon, so University was probably not the right decision for me But it does depend on what uni degree you do. I did a degree which wasn't vocational and I didn't really enjoy, so it didn't help with employment very much, it wasn't a good financial move.

 

[blinkybaby]

Congrats on your pregnancy. I fell pregnant in May this year and was due to go back to uni in September this year. I've deferred a year and will be going back in Sept 2011 when baby is 9 months old. Seemed to be the right thing for me to do, but something else might work for you. Just have a chat with your tutor and course leader etc, mine were all very helpful.

Good luck! xx

 

[Blob.]

Thanks, I might do September to December and work when I'm not at uni then work January half of Feb ready for baby in March. Will I still get student loan for that first bit?? Thanks.

 

[_laura]

No if you go part time at Uni you don't get a student loan as they say there is enough time for you to work and get money. Good luck.

 

[wishuwerehere]

Hi
I got pregnant at the end of my first year at uni...I did Sept-Dec of year 2 but am now resitting the whole of the second year (can't believe it's only a few weeks until I go back!)
You would get a student loan for those few months (and I suggest talking to your university finances department asap about your long term plan) but I would recommend having a year off...particularly if you do want to work, as the later stages of pregnancy can be very tiring and you don't want to commit yourself to too much later on
Good luck and congrats on your pregnancy, if you ever want to ask any questions just pm me