Thanks for the supportive comments, I think I suffer from the human frailty of self doubt and the ability to talk myself out of anything. So your words have made a difference.

As for living on campus, I made sure I avoided shared accommodation and have opted for a small studio flat - own bathroom and kitchenette. Not the cheapest option, but given the example of my 5 offspring who forgot their 'house training' once at university, it seemed the sane thing to do

At 52, I am about to start my long delayed MA. I graduated 30 years ago and since then 'life' got in the way, marriage, 5 children, elderly parents...


Now it is 'my time' and instead of waving my children off to university, they will be waving me off, as I move away from home to live on campus. Not quite sure if I am brave or insane, I am definitely full of trepidation. I wonder if I will cope, adjust, manage to meet the demands of academia, will I be taken seriously by other post-grads, will I be seen as everyone's granny - get the picture?


I am sure I will be on a sharp learning curve, so wonder if anyone has words of wisdom, to help me through the early days?