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Going back to college at an “older” age
Posted on 7/27/25 at 9:48 am
Posted on 7/27/25 at 9:48 am
Anyone done it? How did it work out?
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Posted on 7/27/25 at 9:50 am to rsbd
My FiL just finished his 4 year degree at 70 because growing up poor he promised his dad he would finish college but life got in the way.
So proud of him.
So proud of him.
Posted on 7/27/25 at 9:50 am to rsbd
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Going back to college at an “older” age
Define older.
This post was edited on 7/27/25 at 9:52 am
Posted on 7/27/25 at 9:51 am to CAD703X
What did he go for??
Posted on 7/27/25 at 9:51 am to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
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Posted on 7/27/25 at 9:53 am to rsbd
My brother had maybe 60-70 hours and decided he wanted the diploma. He did some online and a few more hours on campus and graduated at 62 years old.
He was already successful and making great money but he just wanted it.
He was already successful and making great money but he just wanted it.
Posted on 7/27/25 at 9:54 am to rsbd
When back and got my MBA when I was 37.
Was great. Life experience was a benefit and it just felt really easy compared to getting my BS.
Was great. Life experience was a benefit and it just felt really easy compared to getting my BS.
Posted on 7/27/25 at 9:54 am to rsbd
I went back after I got out of the military when I was in my early 30s.
Never felt out of place, but then again I was only ~12 years older than the undergrads.
Couldn't have gone better. Bumped up the GPA and finished the prereqs needed to get into PA school
Never felt out of place, but then again I was only ~12 years older than the undergrads.
Couldn't have gone better. Bumped up the GPA and finished the prereqs needed to get into PA school
Posted on 7/27/25 at 9:57 am to rsbd
I went back to school in my mid forties. I've gotten an Associates, a Bachelors, and a Masters. I'll be done with a Doctorate here in a few months.
Posted on 7/27/25 at 9:57 am to rsbd
I tried back in 10 after getting out the military then again in 13…didn’t workout well.
I had little to nothing in common with kids in the schools and the 6+ years of not being in a constant learning environment and having a family didn’t help.
Plenty of people are able to do it, but it didn’t work for me
I had little to nothing in common with kids in the schools and the 6+ years of not being in a constant learning environment and having a family didn’t help.
Plenty of people are able to do it, but it didn’t work for me
Posted on 7/27/25 at 9:57 am to F1y0n7h3W4LL
I’m hopefully going to do most online, and continue to run my business until I can finish. Then sell my business.
Posted on 7/27/25 at 9:58 am to Saint Alfonzo
What did you go for??
Posted on 7/27/25 at 10:01 am to forkedintheroad
I went back at 30 and again at 34. It was worth it. FTR, I have four degrees
Posted on 7/27/25 at 10:02 am to rsbd
Bachelor's @42
Master's @45
Starting my specialists in the Fall.
Edit: All online
Master's @45
Starting my specialists in the Fall.
Edit: All online
This post was edited on 7/27/25 at 10:15 am
Posted on 7/27/25 at 10:03 am to rsbd
I got my first degree at 22 in general studies. It didn’t get me anywhere other than teaching so I went back to school at 27 for my Chemistry degree and finished at 30.
No regrets.
No regrets.
Posted on 7/27/25 at 10:03 am to rsbd
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What did you go for??
Business stuff.
Posted on 7/27/25 at 10:05 am to rsbd
with online classes, thinking it should be easier than ever
Posted on 7/27/25 at 10:10 am to rsbd
You don’t realize how many older people are around you when you’re young and in college.
Sometimes I’ll stop by Gorgas Library to punch out some work if I’m staying in Tuscaloosa for old time’s sake. It’s nostalgic and gives continuity blah blah blah.
BUT, being a little older now, I’ve started to notice all the white haired or middle aged dudes on campus with book bags, in the library, etc. Education has no age limit.
Sometimes I’ll stop by Gorgas Library to punch out some work if I’m staying in Tuscaloosa for old time’s sake. It’s nostalgic and gives continuity blah blah blah.
BUT, being a little older now, I’ve started to notice all the white haired or middle aged dudes on campus with book bags, in the library, etc. Education has no age limit.
This post was edited on 7/27/25 at 10:11 am
Posted on 7/27/25 at 10:18 am to rsbd
Slightly off topic.
I went to the rotary club meeting as a guest to watch BK speak last week.
Since I arrived early I decided to walk around campus. It’s the first time I’ve been at LSU other than tailgating for a long time. I was shocked at how young the students looked. I’m only 35 FWIW.
I went to the rotary club meeting as a guest to watch BK speak last week.
Since I arrived early I decided to walk around campus. It’s the first time I’ve been at LSU other than tailgating for a long time. I was shocked at how young the students looked. I’m only 35 FWIW.
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