How do you go back to College for a Masters when over 50? Do you feel out of place?
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It will be diffuclt, but bonding with the professors might be easier then with the students.   Look around at differnet colleges, some will cater more to a older crowd.
985928
Hello!  Good luck with your quest for more education. I'd suggest beginning by contacing the university you are interested in attending. Most schools have a program for "continuing students." You can explain your situation and your goals, and find out specifically what is available to you. When I was a graduate student, there was a woman in my graduate-level seminars who was 82 years old!  She was a gem and enriched our experience with her presence.  Best wishes!
219377
Well, I'm middle-aged too (44); we're not ALL kids out here!\nOne thing that surprises me most at this stage of life is how far I've gone with very little education.  I'm merely a high-school graduate, but have a fun, interesting, well-paying job and a bright future.  I'm living proof that even the dumbest among us can succeed!\nAnother thing that surprises me is how screwy my friends' lives are.  Between divorces, dalliances, ventures into some of the...ahem...darker areas of life, and debt, some of my friends are really teetering on the crumbly edge!   I thought I had a monopoly on leading a screwed-up life!\nThe last thing that surprises me is how much I enjoy going back to school.  Last year I started taking pre-engineering courses at my local community college.  I'm very satisfied with my progress, and have something to look forward to when I retire in another 11 years or so.
630507
it is podddible at the age 33 becuase if you finished work in a carrer or you want to change then you can change it can be difficult for you to get used to your new work but it's normal also you can pursued in mba universirties in Uk if you have the chance to go there !
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i know EXACTLY what your talking about. for every year i was in middle school and jr high (like 4 years) i lived in a different town and once 2 towns in like 1 school year. my dad got married and kept seperating and getting back together with my step mom and every time he did we moved. it was so hard, but the one thing i gained from it was i learned that now i cand handle any change like that that comes my way because i have already gotten through it. i just moved again to go to college this year, and it was easier because i have learned how to put myself out there and meet new people. plus i have all these experiences with different people and places that other people my age dont have. if it makes you feel any better i shed my share of tears too, and im not a cryer. it is normal to feel that way. good luck. email me if you need anything.
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If you don't want to do the "back to school" route, there are some options to choose from. \nAsk yourself what you really like doing. Usually we don't mind working hard at something we like.  For me the hard work isn't so bad in my profession when I think about how much I love what I am doing.  Makes it easier to come to work and when I get home I don't feel like I am carrying so much heavy weight with me.  But yeah, with any job there are the ups and down; it's easier though when you enjoy what you are doing.\n\nI found this really great site about what you can do with your degree. http://www.psichi.org/pubs/articles/article_68.asp\n\nAt the bottom of the article it has many careers you can choose from.  I even found out something new today too-I didn't realize so much can be done with a BA in Pyschology!\nAnd there is a great bibliography at the end to help with your research.\nGood luck and best wishes in finding a new career!
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It depends on what makes you happy. I went back to school at age 38 and finished both a bachelors and masters degree. It is a little tougher getting an entry level job as an older worker, but your extra life experience will always give you advantages over the younger competition. I say start out easy, perhaps at a junior college, build your confidence and then go for it at a full four-year institution. I was inspired by a female friend who became a new lawyer at age 48. It's never too late to do what you want.
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I asked the same question once. I wanted to go back to school but said to a friend, "I'm 37 now. If I go back to school now, by the time I graduate in 4 years, I'll be 41."\nHis reply was "If you don't go back to school, you'll still be 41 in 4 years."\nPoint being, yes, go. It's never to late to improve yourself, to follow a dream, to be who you are meant to be.
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Take a big deep breath.\nTake another one.\nYou are going to be okay. \n\nYou've got guts for following your heart, that's taking a risk, and risk-taking is an essential part of success. Unfortunately, sometimes it doesn't work out the way you want. Following your heart is not stupid! You are not stupid! Some people know what they want to do at a young age and are able to do it. Most don't. Don't beat yourself up.\n\nIts true that there are a lot of people wanting to go into multimedia. If you have the passion for, go back to it, cause what matters most is what you are able to work hard at.  If you are excited about it, and have talent, and stick with it, you will get somewhere. \n\nIf you have any interest in the medical field, and have the energy to work hard in that field, then do that, you will be rewarded for it. It is more stable than multimedia. But if you don't have any interest in it, forget it. Your mom probalby just wants you to go into that field because it is stable. But mostly she just wants you to be happy. She probably doesn't understand what you want, and it scares her. \n\nNo one can make this decision for you, and it is a hard decision. No matter what you choose, there will be parts you don't like. Plus, as you get older what you want will probably change.  \n\nWhatever it is that RIGHT NOW gives you energy and excitement, whatever it is RIGHT NOW you think you can work hard at, that is the direction to go. \n\nAnd get your degree, you will never regret finishing college, no matter what you major in.\n\nSmile! You have more character, originality, and guts than the people who just play it safe. Its hard to see it now, but you will learn a lot from the experience you've had.
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I was a psychology major and I decided that I didn't like the way the mental health system works.  I have continued my education on my own terms (IE. researching on my own time).  I also had a drug problem during the two years I attended college from 2000-2002.  \n\nI became a manager for a while, but wasn't happy dealing with people in a retail setting.  I was a good manager and I was reliable.  I hate retail.  I'm working in the field I studied, but I'm not doing what I'd really like to do (art therapy).  \n\nCollege was an institution I could not conform to.  I felt trapped and confused the entire time.  I was constantly wondering why it takes a degree to make a person respected.  How does that little piece of paper prove a person's intellect or passion?  I suppose I'm still defiant, approaching age 30.  Maybe I'm just unwilling to compromise my standards.  \n\nI think that everyone should attend college for at least a semester or two.  It can truly build character and enhance the desire for learning.  The degree is just one small result of the learning process.  I don't think that people deserve to be molded into what society expects of them.  However, that's the way this world turns and when you choose the alternative route, others look at you as though you're a loser.  \n\nI may eventually go back, but right now, I'm working on me.  I'm more important than that piece of paper that others let define themselves.
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Yes...a thousand yes's.  It is a lot of fun! (hard work too) I am 52 this year, and I asked the same question that you did, a few hours ago.\n\nCollege adds "flavor" to your life, no matter what age you are.  Once you get in, you will be there with students that are also there trying to do the same thing that you are...getting a degree.\n\nAt first I was very self-conscious about giving presentations, standing in front of the class...because of my age, but I realized...we are all trying to pass the class, and I concentrated on the message, and less of myself.  I have since made friends at my University, and it feels so good just to walk around...going to the libraries to study...ect.\n\nYes....1,000 of them to the 10th degree!
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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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I dropped out, went to work, got my credit , bought my stuff then had to work and pay it off and it is never ending..I wished I had not dropped out and stayed with it..as far as a Major..well that is a tuffy...You won't really know what you want until you experience more of life..all you can do is pick something and hang in until you see something that strikes your fancy..any advanced formal education is a zillion times better than none..Check out some testing to see where your interest are and then maybe pursue education leading to something you like and enjoy doing..A degree will get your foot in the door, now sell yourself, you can always go for a masters later on..It's ok to take a break but don't get bogged down in the silly, unimportant stuff..DON'T STAY AWAY FROM YOUR EDUCATION TO LONG...or you might never go back..Good Luck to you, take care and you'll find your niche!
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You should really take stock and figure it out soon, especially if you are going to have to go back to school.  The older you get, the harder it will be to change careers.  \n\nSee if there is anything on the net or if a career counseling center can help.
600752
You are certainly not out of your mind and not old by any means.  People I know got their nursing degrees when they were well over 45 and are working, making good money.\n\nThe medical career is extremely rewarding.  You feel like you're part of the solution rather than part of the problem.  I highly recommend it.\n\nCan't recommend schools, etc., in your area, but wish you all the very best!
936759
Out of school.  Too old.
974895
What you are feeling is perfectly normal for a person of your age. There would be something a little wrong if you didn't feel that way. The time will come soon enough. finish school, or you will have a lifetime of regrets over leaving now. You have no idea how lucky you are. I wish I had that kind of set up when I was your age. some of us run out of the house years too early for reasons of our own.\n\nI think you need a wild vacation, but a safe one. You will come back with a new perspective. Treat yourself to something different.