I'm 39 and want to go back to school..do you think it's too late?
94668
Nope--I'm older than you and am taking classes. I think that because we are older, we take the classes more seriously. I'm surprised by how easy it has been so far. I grasp it quicker than the other students seem to. Of course, they are busy partying during their off time while I am working full time and taking care of a house and family! Absolutely do it!
629947
It's never too late.  Girl I work with is 30 something and she just started.  any degree is hard work but you can do it if you want it bad enough
541857
You still have a lot of time to figure things out.  I say go to college.  Dont feel bad I am 26 and feel that I have done nothing.  I have not gone to college yet and really want to but life is busy I dont have time.  Go to college before you are 26 wondering why you didnt go when you could have.
449395
My mum trained to be a radiographer at the age of 38. I did my degree at 27 and my older brother has just started his dotor training atthe age of 34 - it's never too late to make yourself happy and try to turn your career life around. Don't put it off or in 5 or 10 or 15 years time you'll find yourself saying 'I wish i'd done 'x' course all those years ago ... but it's too late to change NOW' \n\nSo, no, it's never too late.
14087
It's not too late to get out of a field that you don't like and get into one you do like!  Your grant seems like a great way to get back into school and find something that you'd like to do.  Try meeting with an advisor at the school(s) you'd like to go to and discussing with that person how much would be involved in studying for different degrees -- you might find that you can transfer some of your previous work.  Also, don't worry about being too old or whatever; lots of people do this all the time.  Your life experience and maturity will help you to be more diligent and give you a good perspective on your studies.\n\nI hope you find something you really enjoy!
1142278
My mom cleaned houses for years and went back to school for an associates degree in social work which she should recieve within the next year.  She just turned 48. As far as I'm concerned, it is never too late. My mom was tired of scrubbing toilets and did what would make her happy. I believe you should definately do the same.
280872
I'm 24... I wish I can go back to being 16 - not because life was cool at 16 but so I can retake my GCSEs, do my A Levels and have gone to university already. By now I could be in the early stages of a prosperous career...\n\nNever mind! Its never too late I guess!!!
832572
No way you're too old. I'm in my 3rd (out of 4) semester of nursing school and am 38 and am not the oldest in my class. Started taking the prerequisites at age 35. Nursing school itself is HARD though. It takes a special kind of thinking and it is NOT like regular classes. I had almost all A's in my other classes and then could barely pass my first semester of RN school. Get some support, as in someone who's recently been through it and make sure you have home support. \nWe go to school and clinicals and do homework that is easily equivalent to a 40 hr/week job+, yet only get 10 credit hours for school. That make sense and give you some perspective? Pretty hard to do with high family needs and another full time job, etc. \nYes, you might even be a better nurse with an ASN. I do my clinicals from a community college at the same place the students from a lg. university do theirs. Believe me, I'm more mature, more ready, more responsible, and have a way better attitude because I've had the benefit of more years of life and have had to work to get here. Good luck to you.
467389
The attitude that you "might" be too old is much more damaging than your age!  Although it's probably true that the majority of people earning undergrad degrees is probably 21-25, it's not exclusive.  People in their 70s have earned degrees!\n\nQuit thinking about age.  And begin thinking about how to study well in  your classes and choose a career for which you will be best-suited.
52534
I don't think you are ever too old. People gradute from college at 77, people earn doctorates that late. Most community college vocational or business students are older students. In fact, most college faculty members like older students because they typically are more motivated to learn, understand why they are in college, and have the life experience to put what they learn into some perspective. There are lots of options for older learners, as well.\n\nCheck with your local community college, they will have lots of information and opportunities for more training or education.\n\nHere is an example of what many colleges and universities are offering for adult students:\nhttp://www.ithaca.edu/news/article.php?id=581\n\nCheck out the University College of the University of Maryland, set up strictly for adults:\nhttp://www.umuc.edu/\n\nBest wishes and go for it!!
617161
it is never to late to learn anything you want to try! I'm 39 and want to learn to play golf. so, if I'm not to old, then your not either!! i wish you the best of luck!
351091
I am a single mother of two and I went back to school 1 1/2 years ago and I will be graduating next year with a bachelors degree.  It is hard but worth it in the long run. Your children will be proud of you and you will be happy that you accomplished something that you have been dreaming about. GO FOR IT!!! I also work and take my kids to their activities, too. The only help I get is from my babysitter. You can do it. More than likely your children would like to follow in your foot steps, maybe not being a lawyer but going to college. I go to a University once a week and they call it full time.  They go around your work schedule. I would check in your area to see what colleges are good for you and explain to a counselor what your dilemma is and maybe they can offer advise on what would be best for you.\nGo to school it will change your life forever!!\nGood luck:)
561111
you are never too old to go back to school.  If you are going for the intent of making more money, you will need to do a cost/benefit analysis including the estimated cost of going to school, including the wages lost while you are in school, offset by the incremental wages you anticipate making based upon having the additional schooling throughout the remainder of your career.  This should not, however, be the only reason for going to school.  If you have a passion that you are interested in, you should consider pursuing it.  I have many friends who have made huge career changes, and who have gone back to school in their 40's and 50's.  Many have taken pay cuts when they first go back into the workforce, but all have been pleased that they made this change.  Remember, if you do what you have a passion for, you will be more happy with less money than if you do what you don't enjoy just to make money.
470366
It's not too late!  Lots of people come back to enter the health care field later in life.  Visit www.studentdoctor.net and click on forums, then look especially at the forum for 'non-traditional' (i.e. not coming straight out of undergraduate degree) students.  There is LOTS of helpful information.\n\nI am also planning to take a non-traditional route, going a few years after I get a Masters degree in public health.  For starters, make sure you've taken all the science pre-requisities to get into med school (bio, chem, physics, etc.).  Look on specific school websites to see the requirements.  You can take classes at a local community college.\n\nGood luck, and I hope you find lots of helpful info on studentdoctor.net --I know it's helped me a lot!
200482
No, many people take a long time to progress through school -- it can take many years to complete your schooling if you plan to go to law school, medical school or to get a doctorate.\n\nAlso, many middle-aged people go back to school to advance their career, especially now that our jobs are being outsourced, it's more important than ever for workers to have the skills they need to be successful in an increasingly uncertain economy.\n\nAnd finally, people who are retired often like to go to school just for personal enrichment.  After all, you're never too old to learn, so many senior citizens like to go back to school where they can learn about something they'd always been interested in but may have never had a chance to study.
1175112
Congratulations! I was in the same position when I was 22. I am now 28 and we are expecting our 2nd child in December as well.  Going to college with a family is hard, period. I had a crappy job and decided to continue college, I was able to take out some loans to make up the loss of income of my wife not working for 4months.\n It was HARD, to say the least, to keep up with a class schedule, a new baby, a new wife, and the pressure of running a household at a young age.But I was able to step up to the plate and work it thru, and trust me it was well worth it. \n\nMy wife and I graduated the same year and we never looked back.\nNo more crappy job, bright future, and a rewarding career.
220841
YES! I am graduating this May along with 320 other students. In that group of students the oldest one to be graduating is 79! I say go for it, 38 is still young.