I am 22 and thinking about going to school to be an obstitrition.  I would be starting as a freshman because I have two years of unrelated tech schooling.   Am I too old?  Any advice?
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22 is young - I say go for it - you have an advantage over the other freshmen - it's called life experience.
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Hell no! I've known 70 and 80 years olds teaching AND/OR attending college!!! \n\nWhat are you talking about? You're NEVER too old, to further your education... NEVER! Don't let anyone tell you different! :-D\n\nGood luck!\n\nBest wishes,\n\nMichelle
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I suppose i'm not really answering your question but:\n\nThinking about it?\n\nDo it.   There is no better way to go to school.  Especially if you've already been an on-campus student or are over 40.\n\nBut remember, they are NOT easy.   Anybody who says negative things about them has never taken one and is talking poop so they don't have to take one.  They'd rather watch TV.\n\nThere are two types.  "online" and "correspondence"  Research the difference.  In the end, however, they are the same.  Myself, I like correspondence.  You may not.  Correspondence is usually self-paced and self taught with very little interaction with the teacher and zero interaction with other students.  You mail the lessons in or at some schools submit them using the Internet.\n\nI was "thinking" about taking one for a long time.  Now, I am constantly enrolled in one and wouldn't take a class any other way.\n\nBut again,  I wouldn't trade the on-campus experience to go online.   College is more than a collection of courses.  But they are a fantastic way to learn.  Especially if learn is what you're trying to do.\n\nAnd yes I agree with that other fellow.  I'd stay away from completely "online universities."
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I am 40 and starting med school this year.  I took a long time to take the pre-reqs after getting a BA in English.  If you really want to do it, you can do it.  I would recommend some volunteering/shadowing so you have an idea what you're getting into.  Get to know some docs: they can answer questions and may be able to help you with recommendations when the time comes.  You should look at colleges that have good records for getting their graduates into med schools.  Don't forget that you can attend college part time while working full time.  I would recommend working on the financial situation because when you start med school you will be looking for private loans, and credit history and finances will be looked at.\nBecoming an ophthamologist means doing a residency in ophthamology after 4 years of med school.  During this time you will be paid, but not much.  You will work a lot of hours, although not as many as in some specialties.  \nIf you really want this you have to make up your mind that nothing can stop you.  For more information, a good site to look at is www.studentdoctor.net; you can email me if you have any other specific questions.
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BIOTECHNOLOGY!!! yea. dont get this wrong, i'm only a teen, but very ambitious, muahahaha. my brother is 17 and has already had 3 years of college, and he majored in biotech, and he loved it. I will be doing the exact same thing as him, because its way cool. (you get the lab coats and everything. woot!) yes i say biotech\ngood luck!
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I really think that you should go for it. I am in my final year at university doing a law degree and my best friend also in his third year is in his mid-thirties. He had not done any schooling since he was 16 and was also very worried about exams and assignments but he has turned out to be one of the best students in our year! He says that being a more 'mature' student has made it easier on him as he knows how hard it is in the 'real' world and that it has given him extra motivation to do well.\nGo for it, I think that you would be suprised at how well you do!!
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I would say best bet at that age is find friends that you have now that are in college, the age you are looking for, and go that route.  There is no reason you should go the on-line route at this age, especially considering how creepy it could be.  I am 22 and made most of my best friends in college, but you don't have to make friends by going to college.  I made a good portion of my friends from meeting friends of friends in other colleges.  You are in a lucky portion of your life where you can find large masses of people your age in a single location:  which are colleges.
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I came out of service at age 22, with just a GED, got into the University of Chicago on the GI Bill, took courses  summers and nights and three years later had a B.A. and six years after that I had two Master's and a Ph.D.  \n\nNo boasting here, but just to tell that the past is a poor index to the future, and you will get in and never look back.\n\nGo girl, and best to you.
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i want to go to a U.K. university too but i found out they graduate high school at 16. i also heard they pay you to go to college (or to a university) but i think thats for citizens, which means u have to fill out paperwork and stuff. if thats what u want (im not saying its a bad idea cuz i want to do it too) then go ahead! just consider the extras lol
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I was 13 and I regret it. I think my life would have turned out much better if I had of waited and just concentrated on school. I probably would have went to a great college and had a better career right now.
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Probably. There are many confused freshmen out there who don't know what they want to do and who mess up.  \nYou just need to sound like you now have a goal and a plan (and actually- your description above doesn't have me that convinced- are you sure you are ready to go back?)
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It is NEVER too late when it comes to education.  At this age at least you have experience, patience, & wisdom to do the work.  Grad school is hard, but it is completly worth it.\n\nYou'll never regret it unless you don't try.\n\nAnother plus...it is such a fabulous feeling to have that robe placed arounf your neck!! :)\n\nGood Luck!
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I am 29 years young...In two weeks I will be graduating college. I too thought the same thing when I went back, no one ever asked or told me I was too old for school...I always felt right at home and some people looked up to me because they said I was wiser than they were. I say go for it and stop waisting time...\n\nwhat are you still doing reading this, go get a college app. and get going on your education...
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Offcourse you are not too old. Firstly 18 or 19 is not too far off from 21. I am 22 and I have friends who are 20 so it's cool...u'd find some really mature 18, 19 yr olds out there. And secondly its never too late to strat a new degree...I had a supervisor who finished her PhD, worked for 2 years and then Sat a Medicine test and got in and now she is studying medicine at the age of 29 with a bunch of 23, 24 year olds...so it's cool don't worry! and good luck.
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There are many people 30+ only beginning their undergraduate education.  It is not too late for you.
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You didn't say how old you are but it is unlikely that you are too old. As to being in class with students who are younger than you, you will find that they will look up to you. Also, students who decide to go to college after they are no longer of traditional college age usually do better than the younger students because they are more serious and determined - also, they don't get so bogged down in extracurricular activities.\n\nJournalism students have to do one or more practicums - but I don't see how age will be any detriment to doing them successfully.\n\ns
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you might be too young unless you are in college