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How old is too old to go back to school?
Posted on 5/20/14 at 5:47 pm
Posted on 5/20/14 at 5:47 pm
I'm 31 and thinking of going back. I'm joining the guard so will have tuition exemption and already have the GI Bill sitting there waiting to be used from previous service, so I'd basically be getting paid to go to school. How far behind would I be? Also, I'm married with two kids, 6 and 8. What I even be able to put in the required study time?
I'm thinking some kind of engineering or education. Yes, I know those two are worlds apart. I've always kinda wanted to teach but on the other hand I've always kinda wanted to make a lot of money.
Thoughts?
I'm thinking some kind of engineering or education. Yes, I know those two are worlds apart. I've always kinda wanted to teach but on the other hand I've always kinda wanted to make a lot of money.
Thoughts?
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Posted on 5/20/14 at 5:48 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
No such thing as too old. Especially with the GI bill
Posted on 5/20/14 at 5:48 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
There isn't.
Posted on 5/20/14 at 5:48 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
you arent too old.
depends how willing your wife is to let you go back to school.
ETA: i mean supportive and understand instead of willing.
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What I even be able to put in the required study time? I'm thinking some kind of engineering
depends how willing your wife is to let you go back to school.
ETA: i mean supportive and understand instead of willing.
This post was edited on 5/20/14 at 5:50 pm
Posted on 5/20/14 at 5:50 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
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I'm thinking some kind of engineering or education. Yes, I know those two are worlds apart
The first thing you need to do is figure out which one of these you want to pursue. Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
Posted on 5/20/14 at 5:50 pm to Displaced
Not too late, but you sound like you have no idea what you really want to do (like many people who want to go back to school "just because," myself included).
Posted on 5/20/14 at 5:50 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
Do it. You are still very young. Lucky.
Posted on 5/20/14 at 5:51 pm to Displaced
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i mean supportive and understand instead of willing.
I have pretty good woman. I don't think this would be an issue. She's supported me through much tougher shite than trying to go to school.
Posted on 5/20/14 at 5:51 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
You have to think of it this way....The average person will work until at least 65. You're 31. A four year engineering degree would be obtained by age 35-36. You would still have 30 years of you're career left plus be more mature comming out than some snot nose, know it all kid. It's definitely not too late.
This post was edited on 5/20/14 at 5:53 pm
Posted on 5/20/14 at 5:51 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
Are you gonna be working full time during school?
Posted on 5/20/14 at 5:51 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
Thornton Mellon was a lot older than you and did just fine.
He even helped the swim team win a meet.
He even helped the swim team win a meet.
Posted on 5/20/14 at 5:52 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
When I got my Undergraduate in 1975, one of my classmates who graduated with me was 79 and planning on working in her field. 
Posted on 5/20/14 at 5:53 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
I used to see anywhere from 17 year olds to what I would guess as 70's at ASU. You're not too old.
Posted on 5/20/14 at 5:53 pm to NewIberiaHaircut
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The first thing you need to do is figure out which one of these you want to pursue.
I know. This is all at least a year out. I'm not going to rush in till I'm sure of my decision.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
No, fricked off for a few years on and off at Tech but nothing came of it.
Posted on 5/20/14 at 5:53 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
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I'm thinking some kind of engineering or education
The question is can you devote yourself to changing children's lives in the field of education. Carefully think about having to stay after school until 4:30, or grading papers when you get home or even, gasp, having to cobble together a lesson plan in July. That's a lot to think about. Engineers do a lot for society but nothing anywhere close to the contributions of a teacher and the sacrifices they have to make.
Posted on 5/20/14 at 5:54 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
So I'm sure you have some credits. You could pump out a solid degree in three years
Posted on 5/20/14 at 5:54 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
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I'm 31 and thinking of going back
I'm 29, but I'll admit that there is an age gap thats a little odd sometimes, but its really only an issue in the early classes that are packed with freshmen.
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Also, I'm married with two kids, 6 and 8. What I even be able to put in the required study time?
I have two kids, 7 and 3 and I do pretty well, even with my online classes.
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engineering
I'm in EE.
ETA: Also a 90yr old WWII vet just graduated from Xavier
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This post was edited on 5/20/14 at 5:57 pm
Posted on 5/20/14 at 5:55 pm to TequilaMockingBird
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Are you gonna be working full time during school?
Probably part time. I currently work for my father so I'd be able to work around my class schedule pretty easy I think. With the GI Bill and my part time work I think I could keep the same quality of life, or close to it.
Posted on 5/20/14 at 6:02 pm to upgrayedd
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The question is can you devote yourself to changing children's lives in the field of education. Carefully think about having to stay after school until 4:30, or grading papers when you get home or even, gasp, having to cobble together a lesson plan in July. That's a lot to think about. Engineers do a lot for society but nothing anywhere close to the contributions of a teacher and the sacrifices they have to make.
I understand all that. My mother has been a teacher for about 35 years. Being a big part of children's lives is something I'd enjoy I think. Also, I've always believed there aren't enough male role models for many kids these days. I'd like to change that.
Posted on 5/20/14 at 6:03 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
I think the engineering might be kind of rough with a full time job. With a part time job it's still gonna be tough but go for it if you think you can
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