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Has anyone else attempted university in their 30's+ (after years out of school)?

EhMularz 5 Feb 27
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Yes it was good! at Liverpool Uni they had a scheme for older people who hadnt been to uni before and we were half mature students give or take and half youngsters. It worked really well in tutorial group s for instance the young ones were shy and mostly had got through A levels by regurgitating what they learned so learning to think for themselves was a big challenge and we were there supporting them by showing the way. I have 3 degrees but haven't used them in what seems like another lifetime ago.

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I went back for a second Masters at 62. It was a wonderful experience!

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I went back for my (online) Bachelor's in 2014 at the age of fifty-two, was on the Dean's list every semester and LOVED IT! I graduated in August 2017 and started Grad school the same month. I am in my second semester (also online) and making straight A's. Do it...you will never regret it!!

I wish you ONLY the very best. Maybe online is a better way. I've taken credits and many various courses. One credit was English Authors. I thought it was a weight lifting course. Read them? I couldn't even lift that much! LOL. "never regret it", well I do deeply regret all the work that never accomplished a thing. This still does not mean that I am unhappy with your success though.

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I started a second master's degree at 34 completed it at 36, started my Ph.D. at 36, completed it at 41, 20 years after my undergraduate degree, so 13 years of college, 9 of them graduate school. For me it was easier being older, but I was not supporting anyone, so YMMV.

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I'm currently in grad school(31 y.o). I'm a bit of an odd ball, I did my entire undergrad while working part time and having a toddler in my late twenties. I graduated in 3.5 years because I wanted that b.s.
If you plan on going back, do it, the only advice I have is to know what you want to do, love it or don't bother. Message me if you have any questions.

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I got my secondary certification and Masters in English when I was 45 yrs old.

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I did it in my 40's.

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Yes!! Do it!! I had a lady in my class that was 78yo!

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Yep. Six more years. Two more degrees.

I also went through cancer my last year, so you can totally do it.

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No but - I had two friends in college who had come back. One in her 30's one in her 40's.

We loved those "Old People". (I'm 53)....

Hope it's the same. You'll be adopted by the kids.

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I'm considering going back for an MBA, but haven't done so yet. I don't want to do it if I don't have a real plan for it, though; otherwise it's just a waste of time and money.

My brother did that to move up in his workplace.

He got it by going to school on Weekends. (working full time)

I'm glad it was him not me.

My last degree was a waste of money. 😟

@Annaleda What was your degree in?

Archaeology with geology and biology minors.

It was a waste for me. Not that it’s a crappy degree or focus @resserts

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I had a masters in Theology (seminary). That all fell apart when I became an anti-theist. Went back to school (local junior college), took 3 classes in programming and it changed my life.

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Yes and it was hard. The kids loved it because dad had homework. Now I have the perfect degree, it is descriptive of the subject, I have a BS in Political Science.

BillF Level 7 Mar 1, 2018
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****Yes...and is as doable npw as it is at any age

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I did in my mid 30s when I went to get my Masters. I was a much more serious student then I was as an undergrad and got straight As.

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I did 3 years of Egyptology gaining the Birkbeck College (University of London) Certificate and Diploma in same, then went on to do a 4 year degree course in History & Archaeology and gained my BA (Hons) Graduated at the age of 41, met my now ex wife their and have two wonderful daughters as a result, made some life long friends including one I went to Download with. I had a fabulous time and would recommend it to anybody 🙂

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I started at 28 (1999) and finished my masters degree at 33 (2004). I found I had a much easier time than my younger peers because I knew what I wanted and was very focused on achieving my goals.

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I started college when I was 30. Didn't finish, because, life.
I lasted a couple of years, and really enjoyed it.

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Nope. But you are never too late to finish what you started.

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I finished my B.S. In mechanical engineering at 32

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I finished my BA at 35. It was a wonderful experience. I attended a small college that was very supportive of Return to College students.

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I started back when I was 34. now I got 1 assoc, 1 baas, and one bba. and back to doing what I was doing before I went to school.... but one degree did get me licensed at what I'm doing.

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One of my neighbors is 45 years old and is finishing up her associate's degree. She loves it and is looking forward to getting a bachelor's degree next.

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With a BS and MA under my belt and no prospects at 34, I completed a technical writing certificate program at a local community college. Got a job as a direct result from which I only just recently retired at 64. Not quite the same, but not quite different. It's hard. It can work, though. But, like I said, it's hard.

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I had the opportunity about ten years ago to go back to school to study graphic design. Even though it's been hard to find work, it was one of the best things I ever did. Finally mastering Photoshop was awesome... Currently considering looking into getting a teaching certificate.

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Yes. I earned my Bachelor's in Addictions Psychology in my early 30s and will soon be going back to earn a Master's in Social Work.

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