Education dilema!

[soph901]

Ok so I was thinking of going back to education cos i miss it and want to do something different in my life (better myself) but courses start in September when my lo will only be 4 months old am i being silly wanting to go for it? i really want a better life for him as i work in a supermarket n will go to weekend work after my maternity so i could do it long as lo can get in the nursery am i being selfish? or should i do it while hes young i just want him to be proud of me any advice would grantly be appreciated my friends say go for it if i can manage it this course takes a year then on to uni for 3 years so be right timing for going back to work?? so confused help!!

 

[RKW]

I would go for it. Education is a bit like travel, and having a family. You don't get many old people saying they regret having their education, having traveled, having a family... But you do hear a lot of people when getting to the end of their lives who wish they had traveled more, had a family, got more educated.
I don't think it's something you'll regret at all, and you would be setting a fantastic example for your baby x

 

[marymoomin]

what about part time, the best of both? Good luck!

 

[jensha]

I personally like to stay home with my babies as long as possible because they grow soooooo fast and because I'm fortunate enough to be able to do it. If I wanted to go back to school, I would wait the next year. But it's a personal decision. Not everyone is in the same situation as me and it's ok.

 

[MummyMana]

The way I see it is you can go back to education any time you like, however your baby only grows up once

 

[MrsGards]

Do it! My friend had her baby during April half term and she started the September before, went straight back to college when it started. Started uni the Sept after, had another baby while at uni full time and is pregnant again in her 3rd year of uni! Its tough but its definitely do-able! Good luck!

 

[Mummyhannah]

Go for it! I'm going bac to Uni in sept for the same reasons! Think about your life long term and wen your child is old enough he will want his mummy at home weekends/evenings! I think it's best to do it when they won't know (mines a 10 month course then I will be a qualified teacher) unis are really good at catering for children in their on-site nurseries!

 

[mardy]

I'd do it.

I've been doing part time uni/4 days working for four years now and I have two kids (aged 9 and 16 months) It's an amazing achievement and I feel like a better Mum because it. I graduate in 2015 and will be doing an MA and PhD if all goes well. I'm more focussed and I think I set a good example for my kids.

Having said that being a full-time Mum is also a big achievement, it's just that it's not for everyone. Personally I would not want to be a full time Mum, but then there are people who think what I am doing is bonkers, so to each her own.

 

[PGLady]

I'm a university lecturer and I love being able to support people who want to do this. It will be a challenge but if you get the right support you can do it and set an amazing example for your lo. Good luck!

 

[soph901]

Well I've applied for a access course doing criminology and psychology two nights a week so will be able to go to uni next year still feel a lil bad but i want to make something of my life if my idiot of an ex can do his education and use it as an excuse not to be there for my lo then i can use it to better me n my lo's life thanks for the advice ladies x

 

[soph901]

Also just wanted to ask what is the best thing to do about childcare? the classes are 6pm till 9pm n will take me bout a hour to get home so bout 10pm should i just get a babysitter dont wanna ask parents as they have already helped me loads n i dont think they will be uber thrilled at me going back to education so soon x