Are there any 40+ out there going back to school to further thier careers?

I just recently went back to college and I was wondering how others are coping.

i tried at 30.........didn't fair well........will try again later

I just graduated one college and got my 1st degree in June.. and loved it so much I enrolled in another college for a 2nd degree.. Classes are suppose to start Sept. 2

OHHH back to school...back to school..to show my dad that I'm not a fool....I got my lunch packed up, my boots tied tight, I hope I don't get in a fight....OHHHH back to school....back to school...

I had to put my continuing education on hold for about 2 years and I am feeling it. Algebra is the worst!

Starting back tonight to finish up my alebra. Just working on my associates right now.

<---- 36 yr.

I am so brain dead with algebra. I am enjoying being back at school though.

I tried in my 30's & with a kid & work it was too much for me. I crashed & burned. Algebra was the worst for me also.

I want to try again next year.

Good luck to you!

I went back to school when I was 36 and got a degree in Photonics. Some of it was really hard (algebra and calculus will NEVER be easy haha) and some of it was fun. Its different when your older and its something you want to do and are willing to pay for. As soon as I get in a position to I'll prolly take more classes over the years. There's always new stuff to learn

I know exactly what you mean. I love to learn new stuff. That is why it is exciting to be back in the thick of it again.

wait till you have to do Quantum theory for your prerequisite for nursing school or do you not have to

been going for what seems forever now. got my A.A. at the kind age of 36. why does it seem that when the going gets tough i get going? roflol

if its too easy i am bored! funny guess that is human nature

back at Univ of Phoenix online going for first bachelors, of science in management. was a music ed major for a really long time but i dont think i could teach the mouths of today.

get this, my mom is 75 retired but still teaching and in high school no doubt! yes she is a little whipper snapper but the kids listen to her and she is a fine educator!

Gwad I hope not! I think I only have to do upto college algebra. That is more than enough. Stoopid math we only need formulary algebra not the rest of that nonsence to do nursing well.

i took college algebra at a local community college. i cried all the way through it...yep! i hated every last minute of it too. but Glory be to God, i got a B in it.

Me, too! I love school, and I am thinking of taking a sabattical and travelling with my boyfriend while he works and getting my Master's online.

Anyone tried an online degree?

Good luck with your school, Karen!

I am online as we speak. Taking classes through Univ of Phoenix and lovin every second of it.

I went to DeVry Online for awhile but i much rather enjoy Univ of Phoenix because the staff is much friendlier. though the cost is through the roof!

Hey there,

I returned to school toward the end of last year.
I'm 31. It has definitely been a challenge going back. But I will say I'm slowly learning to "study smarter". My study habits were so poor back in the day. Anyway, I feel your frustrations with returning to school! Just hang in there. Time will pass us by whether we attempt our goals or not. So why not go for it! =)

I love your attitude!!!!