are there any women over 30 that went back to college???
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I did.  I chose to go to an online school instead of the traditional setting school.  I finished in less time than what it would have taken if I went to the traditional school.  Plus I was able to do my work at my own pace.  I took two classes every five weeks.  We were given the chance to know what we were going to have for homework for those five weeks, we had a little bit of interactive with other students through discussion boards.  All in All, it was an experience that I will never forget.\n\nI graduated Magna Cume Laude.  I had a 4.0 GPA.  I also set the example for my daughter that you can never be too old to go back and accomplish your goals in life.  Now I can say to everyone that I have my BS Degree in Criminal Justice and I am 80% through my Master's Degree Program.
441987
When I was nineteen, I dropped out of college temporarily. Waiting tables and selling menswear for a semester was plenty for me to decide to be more interested in my studies. \n\nI am guessing that you do not live in the US, that in fact you live in a place where dropping out of school for a while and changing your major are not common. It may even be the case that you did not choose your course of study. That would change the advice anyone would be able to give you.
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I was in the same situation as you..\nat the end of high school I had a million people telling me I had all the potential, and where was I going to college? \nI had mixed feelings about all this..  should I just go to make every one else happy? or what?  ..\n I decided that college wasn't the right thing for right away.. mostly because I didn't have any money and I was afraid of spending money on something I wasn't really sure I wanted to do anyway...\nIt took me one year out of High school to realize how much I missed being in school and missed the interaction with peers and all that...\n I also came to a realization that I really did have a passion in life and I finally decided to peruse it regardless of what other people told me about women in the profession... I moved 3000 miles to the other side of the country.. I took a huge risk in asking my BF of 4 years at that point to come with me or loose me... and I am now in my 3rd out of 5 yrs in architecture school and I am actually ranked 1st in my class.....\nmy point in telling my "life story" is that some times you just need some time to yourself to step back and reflect on where and who you are..  I know it sounds cheesy but during that year off I learned  a llot about "the real world" and myself and knew that I could do better than $8.25/hr at my local retail store ...  good luck.. you sound like an intelligent girl, trying to make the right decision...\nmy advice is talk to your parents but don't feel as though you are disappointing them if you don't want the same thing as them.. look into some colleges or even some certificate programs.. like massage therapy and other one year programs.. most community colleges have them...  see if you are finding anything you are interested in... if not there is nothing wrong with taking a year off.. and besides that year will be a good time to save money if you do decide to go to college....but like I said you are an intelligent person.. you just have to find "your thing"    good luck in life :)\n but like the other girl said ..  college is a great experience and you don't want to regret never going... or at least trying :)
549509
It's never too late to start college.  My husband went back to school at age 40.  You have many children to support and you NEED the education to find a professional job with a good salary base in order to do that.\n\nAnd, as an extra bonus to getting your higher education, look at the example you'll be setting for your children!  By your actions, they will see that anything is possible and how much you value education.  Perhaps you'll improve their study habits when they see you buckling down and giving up activities you enjoy in order to study.\n\nYou should definately have confidence in yourself and go for it!\n\nGood luck!!
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It can be quite difficult. If she doesn't get tenure and they have to move, if there are no jobs for her partner in town, finding someone to cover for her (esp. in a small department) if she experiences pregnancy complications and can't do her work, etc. Plus there's a hiring bias in some institutions against women of childbearing age. Plenty of female academics have had to choose between career and family. I aspire to become a professor, and I for one choose the career. I don't need a permanent partner right now and I don't want kids, but many women feel differently. You should try finding the blogs of some female professors to see from them what it's like.
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Many universities offer discounts to older ppl and you are still eligible to apply for grants (www.fafsa.ed.gov) and student loans.  Good luck going back to school as I have classes with a lady who is 70.
1014771
As Ann Landers used to ask....how old will you be if you DON"T go back to college?
139055
Are you kidding?  I went back to college in 1984 obtained a two year degree in 1986.  I was 39.  I had a wonderful time and the experience was really gratifying. \n\nThen to top that off, I joined Kaplan University on-line in 2002. I was 57.  Graduated in 2005 with a BS in Mgmt.  Another wonderful experience.\n\nIt is my opinion that the older you get, the better chance you have in succeeding your potential goals.\n\nDO NOT STOP NOW BECAUSE OF A LITTLE FEAR.  I WAS AFRAID.  BUT, I MADE IT!!!!  NOW FOR THE MASTERS!!!!\n\nDale
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Look, I'm 28 and I'm going back in January. College as a young adult didn't work for me at all. Parties, politics, drugs and idiocy were all I ever experienced. 18 was just too young to think about holding the destiny of my future in my very hands.\n\nNow that I have lived a little I have a btter understanding of what it is I actually want to contribute to the world. I know what I will study and my time and money won't be wasted on classes that have no importance for me.\n\nI'm also very lucky because I live in NY and there is an excellent school that focuses on continuing education for adults with some college, most around 1-2 years. There is no age restriction and no course requirements, meaning if you are in, you can take as many or as few classes as you like until you are finished, be that 1 year or 35 years.\n\nLook for colleges with similar ciriculum. Talk to universities and many have programs particular for adults. And if you live in the North East, look into New School
371979
I started dating at 15 too and ended up with more than just a boyfriend. I ended up with a boyfriend  and three kids by the time I was 19 years old and couldn't go to college. I watched as all of the majority of my peers went to college and now they are successful. The woman always ends up with the bad deal.Men don't have to gain an extra 30-80 pounds because of pregnancy. I sure did while carrying my babies.Now I'm 27 years old and trying to take some college classes to improve my lifestyle for me and  my kids. Kids grow so fast every time I turn around they need something or their shoes are always outgrown. Trust me don't rush to get a man because most of them want sex as a part of the package deal naturally. You will end up like me or probably worst. Get yourself a good education and try to go after a degree, a man can pick up and leave you at any given time, an education will last you for a lifetime.Also  you will never have to depend on anyone when your are educated people will need you. And that's Real Girlfriend! Good Luck, I wish you the best in making decisions in your life because once you do, you can never go back in time and change your decisions.Women can do anything, just don't get caught up in the opposite sex, YETT!!!
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I am 29 yrs old and only a high school graduate.  I only make 40k.  I will be returning to school in the fall and I think it is more than worth it.  I wish I would have went back earlier, but was unable to do so.  Now I'm jumping at the chance!
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Older people have a wider pool of experience to draw from.  I don't know anything specifically about your older friends, but there are some things I would do differently if I had the chance to do them over again.  My life is okay, but I believe it would be a  lot better if I had finished college.  That's just one example.  It's not that younger people are dumb, they just haven't had 20, 30, 40 years of making good and bad decisions to avoid making mistakes based on previous knowledge.
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Older students do have a different situation in college.  First, it sounds like you are not spending a lot of time at college because of working too.  That will keep you out of the mainstream of students.  Students usually associate with those they see and learn to be around.  Those they do not know, especially older ones are often ignored or can be left out of activities.  If you want to be involved you have to be there with others.\n\nNow as for school itself, college is harder for people on the go and trying to make a living too.  You need to use strict rules for prioritizing your time.  Allow ample time for study.  Concentrate on getting your degree above all other things except losing family or friends!  After you get your degree, you need to decide if you want to get a different Assoc. Degree or continue your current topic.\n\nIf you want to stay with driving a truck then look for ways to use your new earned degree as a side line hobby type job.  If you want to move on to another type of job, then you need to continue your education and find a job related to your degree(s) or go to a different subject for your degree that would help you achieve the type of job you would be interested.  \n\nI retired early, but I am learning new computer languages and busy.  I hope to attend college again in a few years when I can go for free!  I do not want to stop learning.  Age is no factor only motivation and the desire to learn.\n\nFor now, do not try to add too many activities into your schedule.  Keep it simple and have a little time to enjoy life so you do not burn yourself out.
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You are never too old to go to college
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The best age is mid twenties to mid thirties.  I feel women are more mature and may have college out of the way. They may be married and have a more secure financial future.
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Women now make up 56 percent of the college population.\n\nI found it here:
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College is very important for ever grade schoolers. In the near future society is going to tell us that we can not do anything or we are not smart unless we have a college degree. Think beyond the degree though. 2 year, 4 year, masters, docotorine. You do not want to be in a situation where to are 30 or older going back to school getting a degree for the first time or getting a second degree becasue you chose something that sounded good at the time. I am in 2 different colleges at the same time, and have been to a total of 3. I see people that are in their 50s and 60s going to school again. Get the education as soon as you can then when you are 50-60 you will be the boss of a fortune 500 company.