Too Old for College?

bloodyhonest
bloodyhonest Posts: 196 Member
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Do you think there is an age where someone is just too old to go back to school? Just wanted your opinions on the matter.
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  • tiptoethruthetulips
    tiptoethruthetulips Posts: 3,371 Member
    Never too old for education.
  • redromad275
    redromad275 Posts: 884 Member
    Never to old. I finished my bachelor's last year and I am 46
  • nomeejerome
    nomeejerome Posts: 2,616 Member
    Do you think there is an age where someone is just too old to go back to school? Just wanted your opinions on the matter.

    nope
  • kxbrown27
    kxbrown27 Posts: 769 Member
    No. I'll be finishing my Associates next spring and I'll be 40.
  • weightedfootsteps
    weightedfootsteps Posts: 4,349 Member
    No...I knew a woman in her 60s that went back to college. She was amazing!
  • SwashBlogger
    SwashBlogger Posts: 395 Member
    I knew a woman who became an MD after raising her children to adulthood. Most inspiring thing ever.
  • oneoddsock
    oneoddsock Posts: 321 Member
    I work in a university. My oldest ever student completed their doctorate at the age of 83. You're never too old.
  • khkjkk
    khkjkk Posts: 55 Member
    I know a 96-year-old grandpa who is taking courses on Quantum Physics. Never too old.
  • McMandy17
    McMandy17 Posts: 31 Member
    I sure hope not because I'm going back to finish my bachelor's in a few days and I'm 34!
  • Manarelle
    Manarelle Posts: 33 Member
    Never. Started my Bachelor's at 29, now starting my Master's at 35. Couple undergrad classes where I was the oldest, but not all, and definitely not in postgrad classes.
  • smcewin
    smcewin Posts: 1 Member
    I hope not. I'm 32 and still planning to go back. I still have to pay off a little debt and get a couple pre-requisite credits before I'm ready to apply so I'll probably be 34 by the time I get started.
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    My grandfather started working at 15 to support his family and didn't stop until he retired. After he retired, he worked to get his high school diploma, received an Associates Degree, and even had a small book of poetry published. It's certainly better, career wise, to do this earlier in life, but it's never too late to good things for yourself.
  • PowerfulHunt
    PowerfulHunt Posts: 281 Member
    Nope!
  • the__great__beyond
    the__great__beyond Posts: 55
    It all depends on your reason for going back. If its because you want to experience the college lifestyle, then I think there is a cut off. If the intent is to pick up skills that you think will be valuable, there is a point at which the returns start to diminish. If you want to be a lifelong learner, then there its never too late.
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    Never too old. I have a relative who got his degree in his 50s.
  • patrickblo13
    patrickblo13 Posts: 831 Member
    You are never too old
  • docc30
    docc30 Posts: 33 Member
    I'm 45 and still going to college. I don't think you're ever too old.
  • sculli123
    sculli123 Posts: 1,221 Member
    No. I'm 41, going back to finish my MBA in October.
  • TheCakeIsALie86
    TheCakeIsALie86 Posts: 17 Member
    I teach at a Further and Higher education college in the UK and older students are always an amazing addition to any class! A great influence and inspiration, and no, you are never too old to learn!

    I have plenty of students who are older than me, and all of my students young or old, teach me things everyday. It's pretty awesome :)
  • nusiax
    nusiax Posts: 39 Member
    Never Too Old. I finished my Bachelors and Masters in my late 30s. And still thinking serious about going for a PhD at 52, Just need to find the time and money!!!!!
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    No. That time will pass anyway, no matter what you do with it.
  • the__great__beyond
    the__great__beyond Posts: 55
    Seriously though... the older you get, the lower the financial return on a college educations... unless you're majoring in the majority of humanities... them there is likely to be a very low return regardless of when you start.
  • feedmedonuts
    feedmedonuts Posts: 241 Member
    Nope. My pops spent his career in the Navy. He went to school when he got out because they paid for it and all, he was in his 40's when he took his first class. I did two years of college and left to join the service myself. I'll get to go to school paid for which is great.....but I will be at least 28-30 years old. Honestly though, it's almost better. Because over the years I've learned a lot of discipline and will value going to school more (i.e. I will actually show up on TIME to classes, won't skip classes, and will actually study sooner than 5 minutes before my exams :bigsmile:)
  • JustSomeEm
    JustSomeEm Posts: 20,267 MFP Moderator
    NEVER stop learning! You're never too old to learn something new. :)
  • the__great__beyond
    the__great__beyond Posts: 55
    Also, if you're looking for "learning" options, look at Coursera or other MOOC options that are free and often of very high quality. Most major universities now have "open" courses for most of their departments. Remember, you don't need a credential to prove you love a topic.
  • AdaVanderlyle
    AdaVanderlyle Posts: 113 Member
    There is no such thing as being too old for doing something for yourself, whatever that something is! (especially education)!

    I got my first bachelors at 23, got back to school at 29 and got my second bachelors, and now I am a year away of
    getting my masters degree. And I am 33.
  • KseRz
    KseRz Posts: 980 Member
    Do you think there is an age where someone is just too old to go back to school? Just wanted your opinions on the matter.

    NEVER
  • snowflake930
    snowflake930 Posts: 2,188 Member
    No.
    Educating yourself is a lifetime experience and you are never too old.
  • SusanGettingFit
    SusanGettingFit Posts: 14
    I think not as I am a 44 year old college senior set to graduate in the coming Spring. Education is one thing that no one can ever take away from you, and the benefits of attendance reach far beyond academics. Just do it!
  • raiderrodney
    raiderrodney Posts: 617 Member
    Nope, if it is something you want to pursue there are no age limits.

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