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Going after a degree at 50+?
 
Pattie Heisser
Posted: 08 July 2008 08:48 AM   [ Ignore ]
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Let’s share information about returning or completing a degree after 50. As we all go forward reinventing our lives at 50 and beyond, many times we need to obtain additional credentials. Have you done that? What was your experience being in school with 20+ers? Or, what about studying under teachers/professors that are significantly younger? How did you feel when you met your goal? What was especially challenging, fun, unexpected? We can all benefit by your stories…please share them here.
 
 
Kris
Posted: 17 January 2009 07:08 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]
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I’m about to start a master of science program in strategic leadership. It’s been 30 years since I attended college - I’m thrilled to be going back to school - it’s been a dream of mine for a long time. The program is accelerated, meaning you can complete the program in 18 months. Has anybody else returned to school after several decades? What have been your challenges? What has surprised you about yourself? Do you find that there is a difference in the values of your younger classmates? If so, how do you react to them? If you’re out there, let’s share experiences.
 
 
OldOrrie
Posted: 16 February 2009 08:52 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 2 ]
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Well I always wanted a college education, but I kept putting it off because I thought I was getting too old, and I was as long as I believed it. So this January I started with the basics. I have been taking classes off and on for one thing or another for years, so some of the credits transferred. In about a year I can finish my A.D. But I want more, I am not sure what I want to major in but I have a couple of things in mind. I will tell you the math is really hard for me, but I’m making B’s in the class. I guess getting my education is like eating an elephant, you do it one bite at a time!