I agree to most of what has been said it is down to your approach and realistic expectations! I am the same age and have always been hesitant due to my age, but the more hesitant you become the more the years will fly by and you will never end up pursuing the career you are after.
I personally feel if you can afford it is to go intergrated. The sooner you start building the hours the better.
One thing that made me think the other day was one of advisors at the more reputable training providers said 'Although there may be a slowdown in opportunities there is already a massive slowdown on finance options available to potential students. This they say has already started to have an affect on the number of new applicants applying and will prevent the masses who self fund this way being able to afford to the intergrated scools as a method of training' Potential opportunity for the few who have that the funds readily available?
Food for thought!
Good luck!
