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Post by jayrod2009 on Oct 27, 2019 0:51:38 GMT -5
Well, I made the plunge at the age of 31 in the field of business. I will say as a manager, its much easier with experience on my back to walk into a class. But... I feel so damn old. Am I the only one here to wait so long, and for the love of god does anyone have some pro tips?
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Post by Deep Figure Value on Oct 27, 2019 7:15:35 GMT -5
I got my accounting degree at 28. My wife is pursuing hers now at 38. I think that age is an artificial barrier that keeps more people from endeavoring toward some sort of academic pursuit than it ever should. I’m 34 now, but I’m certain I’ll be back in school by my 40s.
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Post by Valbroski on Oct 27, 2019 8:10:37 GMT -5
I don't think that's old at all to go to school. When I was in college, I had a lot of classes where people were in their 40s and even 50s. There was even a lady in her 70s in one of my classes at one point.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Oct 27, 2019 18:53:07 GMT -5
Find a house off campus and start a fraternity. Then host a party. Then go streaking.
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Post by Funk The Revival on Oct 27, 2019 19:12:19 GMT -5
I started University (UK) this year at 23 and did worry about this a bit. I understand the gap is bigger in your case but I honestly think nobody cares. We have a 27 year old dude in our classes and once you're in lectures everyone's on the same playing field. A degree's a degree, who cares when you get it
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Post by Darkhawk on Oct 28, 2019 12:21:53 GMT -5
You'll learn a good amount in business, if you want to go for management I would say to graduate in Management as an Associates and then Entrepreneur as a Bachelor's. My pro-tip is to not give up if a class gets too tough, think of the class like a football game you want get as many points as you can to pass the class. I have managed to fail every 1st exam for every class I've had and still managed to pass all my classes, so just know you can always make a comeback if you have a rough start.
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Post by theicwguy on Oct 30, 2019 6:35:22 GMT -5
I'm at college right now
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Post by theicwguy on Oct 30, 2019 6:35:37 GMT -5
Literally in class this minute HAHAHA!
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Post by theicwguy on Oct 30, 2019 6:36:10 GMT -5
The lecturer's even eyeing me down from the other end of the room!😂
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on Oct 30, 2019 16:20:24 GMT -5
I’ve been thinking of going but I don’t even know what for. I tried back in 2008 and didn’t know what then either. I guess you just pick nursing or whatever and go with it? I tried design, but art school was expensive and felt like a joke....
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Post by jayrod2009 on Oct 30, 2019 20:29:14 GMT -5
I’ve been thinking of going but I don’t even know what for. I tried back in 2008 and didn’t know what then either. I guess you just pick nursing or whatever and go with it? I tried design, but art school was expensive and felt like a joke.... My boss told me if I got a degree, I would be the only one in the company and he would be forced to move me up. So I dove head first. I'm 2 courses deep and a discussion in while watching AEW. Online class is easier.
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Post by hbklique1 on Nov 1, 2019 2:02:49 GMT -5
I had a similar feeling. I finished my AA at 30. Things I would pass on:
Do the work. Seems easier said than done. but in my teens and early 20s, I had the mentality of, “I’ll do it later”. Just turning in assignments is half the battle.
Don’t feel dumb asking questions. Being older when I went back, I stopped caring if people would groan if I didn’t get a concept. Ask questions until you understand or see about a study group.
Use your experience as an advantage and find ways to relate what’s being taught to what you do for work.
Lastly, have fun and be proud of the fact you’re putting yourself out there in going back
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Post by Tim of thee on Nov 2, 2019 11:22:52 GMT -5
I was in uni at age 26 and thought I was the old man on campus until I met a dude who was in his 30s, then a dude who was 40, then a grandpa.
No kidding either.
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Post by HandsomeHollywood on Nov 3, 2019 11:03:58 GMT -5
I started college at the age of 27 or so. This was after I went back at 25 to get my high school diploma after I had dropped out in grade 12. I was very grateful I had waited until I was a more responsible person. Could easily see me pissing away student loan and time like an idiot had I gone at 18 or 20. Completing college at 30 had a direct positive impact on my life. Instantly started making more money and had more freedom and opportunities. Stay in school kids.
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Post by keegandimitrijevic01 on Nov 7, 2019 21:26:52 GMT -5
Doesn't matter the age as long as you make something of yourself. Congrats!
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Nov 8, 2019 1:54:58 GMT -5
When I started again, someone at my University asked our group, "who was your favorite Minecraft Youtuber growing up?"
I nearly jumped out the damn window.
It can be discouraging being older in college. I hit it off with a girl last year, and after we exchanged Snapchats I found out it was her 19th birthday; I felt ancient! It can be hard to relate with people when they had an entirely different culture than you did growing up. Not only is that stuff intimidating, but I find that learning new technologies and programs to be very challenging. I did some 3D animation stuff in school before, and I aced my final project and that class in general. Just 4 years later I start again, and it felt like everything changed so much in so little time. That stuff can get to you, feeling like everyone is passing you by.
One thing that always impressed me is when I took a Photoshop class, and we had someone who was actually an old man in class with us. He was probably in his late 50s or early 60s, and here he was trying to learn this program. Photoshop is about the only graphics program I feel 100% comfortable with, but that's with YEARS of practice and tinkering. I highly doubt that old man had much experience, so I was genuinely impressed that he went back to school to learn even though most of us in class could be young enough to be his grandkids. It was inspiring in a way.
So while I don't have much advice, just try and keep in mind that a lot of people do it, even if you're usually the oldest guy in class, and yeah, it can be challenging.
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Post by bad guy™ on Nov 9, 2019 0:09:16 GMT -5
Well, I made the plunge at the age of 31 in the field of business. I will say as a manager, its much easier with experience on my back to walk into a class. But... I feel so damn old. Am I the only one here to wait so long, and for the love of god does anyone have some pro tips? As a professor, though at a young age, I've got plenty of night course students who are 30+ Most are business or social work majors, but what I teach are prerequisites for most all college students. Theyre the best students I have. So no, you're certainly not too old to go to school. But I can say from experience, if you do well, you'll make both yours and the faculties respective duties in the class more fulfilling. Never too late to earn a degree. Proud of ya brotha. Big step. Well worth it.
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Post by jayrod2009 on Dec 11, 2019 11:35:53 GMT -5
I just want some clout! Got an A in each class for my first semester! College life is dope.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2019 13:23:01 GMT -5
31 may be a little late for college, but it's not "late in life." Late in life is like...80. I'm 29 with about 85% of a Bachelor's degree under my belt, but I still have more classes to go. I started at 19 but stretched the whole thing out over many years.
You'll do fine.
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Dec 13, 2019 15:08:37 GMT -5
31 may be a little late for college, but it's not "late in life." Late in life is like...80. I'm 29 with about 85% of a Bachelor's degree under my belt, but I still have more classes to go. I started at 19 but stretched the whole thing out over many years. You'll do fine. Same here, I'm 26. I've ran through some emotional and physical obstacles and just never completed my bachelors. My mind isn't there at the moment... Stopped going to college at 24 and working retail until I finish my financial goal. I went through a identity crisis last year and I'm learning how to deal with it. Hang in there...
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