Anyone else in college? Or have a degree?

[Sabine]

Re: Anyone else in college? Or have a degree?

krubinic, 51 is not old, certainly not too old to go back and get your RN, not with your past experience and schooling. What do you have to lose ?
I had to go back to work full time at age 44 when my husband passed away. Had to take college courses ( and computer courses, which just about killed me ) and get certified in my field. But I did it, and I am not sorry.

[Bella]

Re: Anyone else in college? Or have a degree?

I went to school at 18 finished at 21. I took around 20 hours a semester including through the summer. I got my BA in 3 years. I miss school, I hate work! Did it pay off? No, at least not yet. If I had to go back and do it again I would have gotten a degree in something like nursing, law, teaching, or something that guarantees a job instead of English (something I enjoyed).

Best of luck and let me know if you have any questions. I did online courses as well as telecourses and going to class.

[krubinic]

Re: Anyone else in college? Or have a degree?

Well one thing I made sure I taught my daughter (who's 23 and the one persuing her PhD), and that is to get her education out of the way FIRST so that she never has to depend on any man to support her!!!! She is taking heed to my suggestion too, because she told her b/f of 7 years now, that she is NOT marrying him or even getting engaged until she has her PhD (one year down, four to go!!!). So, he said he still wants to be with her, and has decided to move in with her for awhile to see if they can make it while he looks for a job in his field since he just finished his Bachelors Degree. He really is a great guy, so we hope they hang in there.

I hear you Sabine, I guess I just am getting either too lazy or too comfy (or BOTH) in my "low man on the totem pole job".........I like the low stress levels compared to those 15 years of running on high adrenaline rushes working for egomaniac Gods!!!! LOL.........however, KUDOS to you for doing what you did @ 44!!!

And GayleTX...........YEP, you got it! That's DH's and my plan.......let our kids take care of US now, LOL!!!

[Cindy]

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I am pursuing my Bachelor degree as we speak. I did regular classes as well as online classes for my Associates. Online classes were great. I only had one that thought he had to punish us for taking his class online! I still made an A, but it was a tough one!

I just started at the "big" school this week. OSU: Oklahoma State University. Go Cowboys! It was a bit overwhelming at first, but I think I will be okay. It is a lot more work and my Political Science Professor tried his best to put me to sleep yesterday!!

My DH says I am so ripe to become a professional student. I tend to agree with him. My major is Psychology, but I am thinking of switching to Gen. Business-Pre Law.

[BJinTexas]

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BA & MBA from Texas A&M .......Gig em Aggies

[Sabine]

Re: Anyone else in college? Or have a degree?

OK, we have an Aggie on our board, better not post any aggie jokes. j/k

[BJinTexas]

Re: Anyone else in college? Or have a degree?

I love Aggie jokes ..... I ONLY went to school there

[TexAnn]

Re: Anyone else in college? Or have a degree?

I am always getting the ~Third Degree~ Does that count? Lol!
Joking aside...I am very proud of you all....