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Calvin Asks: Any tips for a mature student?

For a few years now I have been thinking about doing a degree in Biomedical Engineering. I already work in the field, but my lack of degree is making it harder to move onwards and upwards in my career. My employer is a small company and can’t (i.e. won't) help with financing so I would have to fund this myself, making it a huge investment.


Do you have any tips for a mature (ish) student about to take this big step?


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  • Dear Calvin
    • you need to have a very genuine interest in engineering;

    • you need to enjoy engineering mathematics;

    • you will encounter many hurdles along the way, but never give up ( maybe you can slow down a little.....but not much and not very often)

    • be consistent

    • read, read and...………………………………..read


    All the best

    Former mature student
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  • Dear Calvin
    • you need to have a very genuine interest in engineering;

    • you need to enjoy engineering mathematics;

    • you will encounter many hurdles along the way, but never give up ( maybe you can slow down a little.....but not much and not very often)

    • be consistent

    • read, read and...………………………………..read


    All the best

    Former mature student
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