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| Going back to school in your 30's....
Posted: 3/13/2007 11:22:58 AM | | My ex BF went back to school in his 30's and got his law degree when he was 35. He had already lived a lifetime ( onto his second wife and about to have his 5th child). But he did it with flying colors. When he first thought about going back he didn't think he could become a lawyer because of his circumstances. His employer at the time told him that until the Bar ( the committee you go before to see if you can get your attorney's license) says you can't be an attorney, you have to believe you can. And of course they accepted him. Although I am no longer with him, I am very proud of him that he didn't allow his age or his past experiences hold him back. He ended up loving what he does and is very successful as well... | |
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| Going back to school in your 30's....
Posted: 3/14/2007 7:35:51 AM | Hey, I went back to university at 28, took almost 2 years off to have babies, went back at 30, got seperated/divorced and still did the school thing, actually Ive been in for 9 years now!
I got a degree in Social Services and now am finally finishing a liberal arts degree this semester.
I really dont know how I coped with it all, full time university, 3 part time jobs, sitting on student union and doing competitive karate but Im a WOMAN and therefore am capable of doing many things at one time. someone once told me that women had been multitasking long before computers did it! lol
As to was it worth it, DAMN RIGHTS IT WAS and I would do it all again. education is important, especially if you have daughters you dont want growing up to be the type that thinks they need aman to complete/care for or take care of.
Congrats on going back to school, it can be scary at first but you can do it!
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| Going back to school in your 30's....
Posted: 3/14/2007 11:41:24 AM | Great reading everyone. Well done to you all!
I decided to return to school when I was 35. Short story...hubby left...2 small kids...no choice. I took practical nursing at NSCC. In June I will graduate, with honours, and am thinking of continuing my education. I'm not sure if I have anything left but I had doubts throughout the course and I did that so why not???
We never stop learning...in a classroom or somewhere else. I figure it's a good day when I learn something. I have many good days now.
I also have daughters and I need them to know how important an good education is. I would do it again too!
Women, and some men...lol, can do anything. Just put your mind to it, ask for help when you need it and take baby steps!
The woman that my husband walked out on doesn't exist anymore. She died and I'm here now. I love life again...it's great. GO FOR IT!! | |
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| Going back to school in your 30's....
Posted: 3/14/2007 2:09:53 PM | | My grandfather got his GED at 60-something. He was retired, had built his own house, was a pilot and a licensed state inspector. He said he did it because he felt incomplete. Good on ya for tryin' - no matter how old you are. | |
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| Going back to school in your 30's....
Posted: 3/15/2007 9:56:22 PM | | I went to University for the first time when I was 31..."gulp" ...6 years ago and I am still continuing to go as I have to complete my degree on a part time basis so that I can work full time. I have to say that it is the best thing that I have ever done for myself. The experiences that I am having in the school have been some of the best, they are opening my eyes to things that used to fly past me in life and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I am a single mom raising two kids and I think that having them see me work and go to school is very motivating for them...we often spend nights at the table with all three of us doing homework together. It's a great family time. | |
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| Going back to school in your 30's....
Posted: 3/16/2007 11:24:26 PM | i'm 34 & just finishing up a 2 yr program in massage therapy... it's been more than tough but i think more than worth it... you're never too old to change direction or more importantly learn :)
kudos to you & good luck!
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| Going back to school in your 30's....
Posted: 3/17/2007 12:25:43 AM | | I have taught at the university level for a number of years and I can tell you tha re-entry students are among the best and the most hard-working. Any prof who does not know this must be so tenured that they are calcified. | |
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| Going back to school in your 30's....
Posted: 3/17/2007 9:45:12 AM | After 8 years of marriage I became a single dad of 2 . 1 month after our seperation I bought a house, maintained my fulltime job and decided to look into a trade (power engineering). They offered some courses online (since I dropped out of highschool I couldn't take a fulltime day course load.) so online was my next option. I'll admit I do find it tough to keep myself focused and motivated to sit down after a long day work and running kids to soccer and such, but it will get done. lol
Good luck to you all that have taken this step to better your selves and your situations. | |
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| Going back to school in your 30's....
Posted: 3/17/2007 10:01:46 AM | I did it back when I was 34......went back to finish what I only half heartedly attempted in the late 80's
and after a decade of real life experiences in the profession it was EASY knocked out 21 credits on one semester AND pulled the 4.0
Oh....it also helps to go to class...and do the work and actually CARE about what you are studying. | |
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| Going back to school in your 30's....
Posted: 3/17/2007 10:09:38 AM | What a great thread!! Hats off to you, OP and anyone else returning to either start a new program or finish up one.
I went back to college in my mid 30s, graduate school early 40's and also taught college part time nights for 3 years.
I think in some ways the "mature" learners have some advantages as they've had more life experience and learned to cope with obligations and responsibilities. I don't think there's anytime that enhancing your education could ever be a bad thing.
Remember an investment in yourself is an investment you can never lose. | |
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| Going back to school in your 30's....
Posted: 3/17/2007 12:36:07 PM | I was talked out of becoming a math teacher by my parents, when I was young.
About 7 years ago, my father died and left me some money and I used it to return to Teacher's College and became a math teacher.
I was in my late 40's then.
It's never too late to do anything!
I do warn you that there is now a glut of teachers in Toronto. Many teachers graduate and have to work for years as a supply teacher or at private schools before being able to get into the Toronto board.
drumsafrican
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| Going back to school in your 30's....
Posted: 3/17/2007 7:25:24 PM | | went back to school last fall. I guess i got sick of my dad mailing me all the dear abby columns about 80 year olds graduating college. I was terrified about going back and trying to keep up with the younger kids. well, turns out, since school means so much more to me this time around, it was easier to hit the books. I did quite well, in fact the young kids were fighting to keep up with me!! well into my 2nd semester and things are still going great. hope to start nursing classes in the fall. best decision i have ever made. | |
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| Going back to school in your 30's....
Posted: 3/17/2007 7:46:56 PM | The times I've gone back to school...the last thing I thought about was age. Had much more on my plate...I do understand...and so totally enjoyed my teaching experience. My "oldest" student..Isabell...what a JOY!! The other students were so supportive and we all enjoyed her so much. She was so excited and a little overwhelmed..as her instructor I spent time with her and reassured her so much...she so undersold herself. It'd had just been so long...and the computer classes...returning to school..it was a lot for her to deal with.
But she was such a bright light, the time I spent with her one on one, was just so amazing. She had such spirit, such enthusiasm...and just needed the reasurance that she could DO it, she WAS capable. I remember the ceremony when she graduated. It's one of those times you never forget. I was so proud of her, that she didn't quit, and the standing ovation she got when her name was called she totally deserved. She worked for it, she earned it, I'm just glad I was there and shared it with her.
So don't let anything, anyone ever hold you back. She SO inspired me, that is one of ths stellar experiences of my teaching career. | |
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| Going back to school in your 30's....
Posted: 3/18/2007 6:10:01 AM | | It is great to see so many people with positive stories. I have also gone back to education after a break. It is difficult to combine uni with work and being a single mum but it will be so worth it when next year when my children see me graduate. | |
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| Going back to school in your 30's....
Posted: 3/18/2007 8:01:07 AM | I was married young and got divorced and am in school now working on my law degree.. Hopefully at age 40, I can call myself Attorney._____...
Going to school was the best thing I have done aside from having my children.. There are many 30 somethings in school where I go.. Some of the younger ones are rude and won't even talk with us older ones, and many I am close friends with ..male and female.. It depends on the maturity level.... Some look to us for advice and like having an older adult around.. They tell things to me that they would never tell their parents..
I feel more alive and young now, then I did at 25.... amazing huh? | |
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| Going back to school in your 30's....
Posted: 3/18/2007 8:25:15 AM | | so nice to hear about everyone following their dreams...Just finished an honours degree in history and felt that taking it later on in life (rather than as an 18yr old) that I benefited more due to my maturity and life experiences....now onto the graduate programs! | |
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| Going back to school in your 30's....
Posted: 4/10/2007 8:29:10 AM | I am doing it! And I Love It!!
...I am in my last year of a criminology degree. I am a single parent to one child and the thing that I would tell you, that I have learnt is:
Be organised.
Do the reading/learning early..
Do assigments early. Get them out of the way, everything will take you longer, because you have a child to concider, and you cant just spend any time you want to doing uni stuff..... you have to fit it in round your child.
Enjoy> being a mature student rocks!!! you have the life knowledge alot of other people you will be studying with wont have. You know what you want. What has to be done....get out there and do it!!!
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| Going back to school in your 30's....
Posted: 4/10/2007 11:20:21 AM | I was at a point where I knew my divorce was imminent and the industry I was in was dying so I applied and was accepted at a top 20 graduate school at the ripe old age of 38. I did very well, was highly respected by my classmates, and was pretty darn proud to be a single mom walking across that stage at graduation!
Cheers to everyone who realizes the value of constantly bettering yourself and works hard to do it! | |
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| Going back to school in your 30's....
Posted: 4/10/2007 8:25:39 PM | | At the young age of 40.. I am taking a couple of classes this summer and will be starting full time in Sept. for Radiology..... Something I've always wanted to do.... and now that my children are older, I have the oportunity to go back to school and I am really excited about it!!:) | |
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| Going back to school in your 30's....
Posted: 4/11/2007 4:54:41 PM | | at the ripe old age of 30, I went back to college to finish my degree. I get to date 20 year olds from school. How cool is that?! | |
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| Going back to school in your 30's....
Posted: 4/11/2007 5:09:17 PM | I started an undergrad degree at 31, finished it 3.5 years later and started in on a masters and now... I'm in a PhD program and about half done. I've been browsing this site for a long time because this many years in school does not a fabulous social life make. But I know I've done the right thing for me, and I've found my nerd niche in the world. It will all be good in the long run.
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| Going back to school in your 30's....
Posted: 4/11/2007 5:45:42 PM | i did the same thing post divorce... it has been really hard but i also really enjoy it.. i have found that a lot of people make a big deal about it, and that really annoys me... i have also had some rather strange experiences being around people who are much younger than myself... i ahve such a different perspective on life and i find that i am much more diligent and focused then my young peers... this has led to such comments as, "...why did you turn in all that work...you are going to skew the curve..." lol!
as far as my reasons for doing it... i dont know. i just wanted to do someting for myself and really push myself to excel. i started back to school at about 35, and am not going to be done for a while....but it's alright... i love what i am doing...
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