how old is too old to go to college?
By tabu713
@tabu713 (23)
United States
October 30, 2006 8:16pm CST
I am the mother of 3 grown children and went back to college. I graduate in December with my Bachelor's degree. How old do you think is too old to return to college?
36 responses
@disvachic (10117)
• United States
31 Oct 06
I AM 31 YEARS OLD AND I WILL BE STARTING COLLEGE THIS SEMESTER COMING UP IN JANUARY. I HAVE 3 KIDS AND I DONT THINK ITS NEVER TO OLD. BUT I DO WISH I HAD WENT WAY BEFORE NOW.I WORK IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD AND IT SEEMS THAT U NEED A DEGREE TO MAKE THE REAL MONEY. SO THATS WHAT IM GOING TO DO.I ALSO WANT TO START MY OWN GROUP HOME. SO WISH ME LUCK. OH AND CONGRAGULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THATS GOOD YOU WILL BE GETTING YOUR DEGREE IT WILL ALL PAY OFF.
@refinery2809 (199)
• Canada
1 Nov 06
I am proud to hear you are going back to school. I started back to school at age 29 with three children. About 7 months ago i reaped the benefits and got myself a job with the education that i had worked so hard at. I am now a chemical technologist in a refinery. the only place to go now is up. Keep up the good work and be persistent. If you fail a course take it again. dont ever quit. it will be worth it in the end. that is what everyone said to me. ....and they were right.
@birthlady (5609)
• United States
1 Nov 06
I am 52 years old, I earned my AA degree at 51 and I am transfering as a junior for my Bachelor's degree this January!
@ossie16d (11821)
• Australia
1 Nov 06
Congratulations on return to do and completing your Bachelor's degree because I am sure that it wouldn't have been the easiest thing you have done.
I think a person is never too old to go to College or University and in fact believe that education is an ongoing process throughout our whole lives.
@refinery2809 (199)
• Canada
1 Nov 06
why would you think there is an age limit. dont discourage. it is never too late. the longer you keep learning, the longer you will have your brain. it needs stimulation to keep working
@susan_kaye (40)
• United States
1 Nov 06
No one is ever to old to do anything. I guess the question should be how young is to young because to me adults know what they want and they go after it. Youngsters are just going to be going and they don't really care. I believe as long as you are doing what you want to do then do it age is just a number! Congradulations!!!!
@rosebug23 (1906)
• Australia
1 Nov 06
Someone mentioned the 94yr old here in aust who graduated there have also been a few in their 70's and 80's so no you are never too old
@ButtrflyDreams (1139)
• United States
1 Nov 06
I don't think any age is too old to go to college. My mom is still going to college just because she loves to learn. She's in her 60's. As long as you are still able to retain the knowlege that is being passed to you, you're not too old to go. That's my opinion.
@birthlady (5609)
• United States
1 Nov 06
Never too old! Congradulations! I am the mother of 3 grown children and I am transfering as a junior for my Bachelor's degree in January!
@PatriciaL (2080)
• United States
1 Nov 06
I don't think there is such a thing as being too old. It's never too late to go back or start college. There are 80-some year olds graduating from college and some even high school. Plus with more colleges making their degrees available online, getting an education becomes more convenient for people(such as yourself, any busy parent, etc.) looking to further their education. :)
@TattooChik16 (363)
• United States
31 Oct 06
never to old to learn, by the way, love the tiger pic.
@Weasel_Sponge (1069)
• Canada
31 Oct 06
It is never too old! My mother is retiring from her job of 25+ years soon, and she's already taking some courses in animal care. She plans to attend a local college part-time, and take other courses through distance studies or online. Even if she never starts a career in animal care, she will have all the knowledge she needs for her own pets, and she will be better-off for learning something-anything-new! Knowledge is power! Don't ever forget that or let anyone discourage you!
@kwilson30 (104)
• United States
31 Oct 06
U are never too old!!! There are a lot of older adults that go back to school. Plus its good to keep yor brain active. It you dont use it yo lose it LOL.
@nikkiumsl85 (82)
• United States
1 Nov 06
I dont ever think it is too late to go to school... Education is what keeps our society and coutry advancing.. Without people going back to school we would never make advancements or get better
@working4theweekend (2403)
• United States
1 Nov 06
You're never too old to learn! Congratulations on your degree, and good job!
