Am I crazy for returning to college as a 40 year old freshman? Should I just stay where I'm at if the pay is good?
14 Answers to "Am I crazy for returning to college as a 40 year old freshman? Should I just stay where I'm at if the pay is good?"
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Absolutely not. What would you be doing at 40 years that would not involve learning- nothing. Life is a long learning process! The minute we stop learning is when we are brain dead or simply dead. Even while in coma, we learn. So, do not have hang-ups: just do the subjects and shine, my friend. Mike
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Do it if you really want to do it. I would like to complete my Bachelors degree some day and I will but I will not do it to get a better pay because I know I am already at the highest I could achieve at this point in my career. I would do it because I want to obtain a degree and I do not think its too late, doesn't really matter what your age is :) I have worked at several universities and I remember once helping a 60 year old complete his application to enroll into an Associates degree program. He was a millionaire but he just wanted to obtain the degree, so go for it, if its what you really want to do.
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We are never too old to learn. This might as well be a motivation. You might meet people you could hang out with, or who could tell you about other jobs, better than the one you have one. Good luck!
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When I started college, I had a 65 year old classmate and she did great.
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No! It's up to you whether you stay where you are. If you want to give up a job that pays good that's your choice
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I don't really have a great deal of choice. I broke 8 ribs 6 years ago, and found out that I have an issue with my bone strength. Physically I can perform the duties of my work at this time, but a few more years down the line, i'm not so sure. My bones never healed correctly either, so they are a constant source of discomfort.
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Go where your passion takes you. I went back as a high school drop out at age 30, got ba and ma.
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nope my brother did it at 60 got his batchler degre
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No. Smart. I'm 57 and I'm headed for classes myself.
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Why are you asking us? We aren't the ones who will be walking in your shoes everyday, relying on us for your well being and happiness. I think you just need to assess and plan out what you want for your life, discover more about your organic self which will lead you to what you should do.
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I think if you have your heart set on going back to college you should do it. Is there any chance you could keep your job and maybe do a course part time.
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There is nothing wrong with wanting to broaden your mind and improve yourself. :-)
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my mom is 43 and she has been going to school for a year now. there is no age limit for wanting to better yourself threw education
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Everyone seems to agree with my feelings about it, but I will say in the area I live in, that is so not the case. We have a State College that is the center of our town, and yet the "townies" treat it like a psych wing, as opposed to a way out of back breaking, menial labor.
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well that dosnt make much sence...why would they think that?
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No go for it. If it's what you really want to do then just do it. Power to you for returning after so long.
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Best Answer (Chosen by Voting):
Posted by BentWizzard Jul 30th, 2012 at 7:46PM
I think the advancement of knowledge is always good.
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