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Ahhh... Student? Me?
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I've just been to an open evening at my local college.... and I've filled in the application form for the Makeup Artiste 1 year Diploma...
As I'll be 20 when I start the course, I'll be a 'mature student'.
My question is, is it any different for a mature student compared to a school leaver?
And, has anyone returned to college after a break from education, and if so, was it a shock to the system, or was it like riding a bike?
Thanks, Ilora x
As I'll be 20 when I start the course, I'll be a 'mature student'.
My question is, is it any different for a mature student compared to a school leaver?
And, has anyone returned to college after a break from education, and if so, was it a shock to the system, or was it like riding a bike?
Thanks, Ilora x
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20 years old isn't classed as a mature student: that's when you're 21, unless your course has lots of 16 year olds on it. Either way, that won't make a huge amount of difference. The biggest hurdle you may encounter is finding it strange studying again, but then again, I expect the course will be quite different from the studying you did at school and if you enjoy it, it'll feel so much easier .
Good luck with it. When do you start?
I was told by the girl who'll be interviewing me in a couple of months that this course is popular with the over 20's - which I'm pleased about, because I'd be more nervous around 16 year olds again.
I'm so nervous, yet so excited at the same time - just the thought of having a plan, is brilliant. There's also a possibility of me staying on after the one year course, and completing a foundation degree with the same tutor.
Oooh Things are finally happening!! Ilora x
Ilora x
God, I'm really excited, I just wanna start it now!! Hehehe..
Ilora x
If you want stuff for your portfolio, then try and find out if there's any independant/low budget/no budget films being made in your area. You'd have to do it for free, but just approach them, because makeup isn't usually the first thing people think about when they don't have much money anyway, so they wont ask you. They'll always give you a copy of the film, and it might be something a bit different than just fashion shoots or whatever.
I found the "mature students" to be more committed to their work as opposed to getting drunk every night.
well done on the place.
what worries you stargalaxy?