What I want to be

My husband is nearing 40 and in his 2nd semester of college.

You're never too old to go back to school. I was in my early 40's when I went back. And, I will tell you, the prefessors appreciate us 'nontraditional' students because we are there to learn and are serious about our studies. I acutally had a professor thank me for being in her class. I graduated in 3 1/2 years with highest honors, and if I can do it, so can you. Good luck.

I went to university in my mid twenties and the more mature students did really well. Some of the mature students were in their thirties to fifties. It seems happily that it is never too late for learning. My degree was in English Literature and Education. I am a qualified primary school teacher. My goals were buy a home, learn to drive, get a car, have children and travel around the world. I bought my cottage when I was 19 years old and sold it when I was 33 years old. Then at that age I bought a modern house. I sold it when I was 38 years old and bought my bungalow. That is where I live now. I had a challenging time learning how to drive. I finally managed to pass my practical driving test in 2010. I traveled around the world when I was aged 20 to 21 years old. My children were born when I was aged 22, 34 and 36 years old. I am not sure which goals to go for now that I have achieved all my original goals. Good luck with going to university.

no as long as you have the drive to finish it. studying interests never expires. What do you intend to do after the college? will you teach? Do you have age limit in a teaching profession there?

Well it is good that your thinking about what you want to be when you grow up, and no matter what you choose I am sure that you will do well. I wish you well and I hope that you a great my lot day.

Happy for u and that's really great to go back to school..that too at this age..simply awesome and hats-off for your boldness. having a thought to attend school without minding what others would comment... that's really appreciable..Coming to my case...I still 10years younger to you...just finished off my school..looking for a job right now!!All the best..wish you all happiness and lots of satisfaction.

Well, either you do it now or you do it when you are... What? Late 30s? Late 40s? In your 50s? Your 60s? Or you can simply go through life without a higher education. If you want to do something with your life, do it now. You could still go to medical school as well if that's what you really want to do. As long as you have the academic ability, you could do it. That would mean that you would be in your 40s by the time that you were finished with the needed education, but that would still (likely) allow for a productive 20-30 years working as a doctor.

Go and pursue your goal and reach for your dreams. I went to study my favorite investment course/diploma when I was pregnant. It looks like pursuing further education is a life long learning. I love learning and to me knowledge is power. Do accomplish your goal and destiny and without regret. All the best!

good day to you dorannmwin, same as you are, i am also in the midst of accomplishing things for myself. as my target is quite far from reality. so as the reason why i am working that much from almost 24/7.

It is a tough ask at this stage as we cant decipher our mood and thoughts and it is quite strange too and we always like to get the decision of our choice

Yes age factor is a detrimental factor for all people. Age teaches us everything in the life. You would be better or worse as age passes. Once we reach middle age the fear about life starts engulfing us a lot . I am also in the same state of fear and my fingers are crossed. I dont know what to do.

There is no too old for learning something good. Never too old to learn something. Absolutely not too late to learn something because we did not know when we'll be in the world. So learn it while you can. The result can be useful for your future. So I don't think thirty something is too old to go back to college.

Hi dorannmwin Congratulations on your return for education. You are never too old to learn in my eyes. It takes a lot of courage to make the decision you are making, I always wanted to be a kindergarden teacher but I became a Health Care Aide for 21 years and loved it. Best of luck to you.

I dream of one day I can work in a bank(of cause not only a clerk).And I try to approach it every minutes.So go girl.Fight on. As the saying goes ‘a girl is always seveteen.’Don't mention the age.

It is never late if you are determined. Setting goals in life and reaching them is one of the many success that we enjoy in life. So, good luck in reaching yours. :] My current goal is to become a successful freelancer and i am having a hard time reaching there.

It's not yet late for you to go back to school. If you are really eager to follow your late father's footsteps, then go. I guess you really love that profession. You'll become successful for sure. Goodluck.

You're a smart cookie, dorannmwin - I think you definitely can go back to college and achieve what you want to achieve! My cousin got married and had a child when she was 19 . . . she made a promise to herself that she would go to college after her child went to college!! Well, she did it - she started college, graduated, and is now working on her masters (she is close to age 50 now). I think she wanted to do something with speech therapy - and she is already working in the field. So its EVERY doable . . . go for it, girl!! Oh yes, I definitely have goals I still want to reach. I ended my career in my mid-thirties (that's when we started our family). When the little one goes to school full time in another year and a half, I don't think I'll go back to what I was doing, being a graphic designer out of a print shop. Instead, I aim to start my own business out of home - being more of an artist marketing my own stuff rather than doing business art for others. It won't be easy, but I believe I can take all that I learned in the field and make use of it on my own.

I am happy for you if you are going back to school again. I know we are of the same age group -- mid 30s. My focus now is attending to free seminars and trainings just to nourish my knowledge. My husband dont allow me to work because no one will attend to the needs of the kids. My eldest will be graduating from highschool this march and he will enter the university/college on june already. I still wish to work though for personal growth and satisfaction. Also, his income isn't really enough for us. I don't think there is enough age to go back to school. Do it if you can. Goodluck and am really happy for you. :)

Not at all, I think you are still young aged with your mid-thirties. And education is a very good goal in life. I think it is a great idea to come back to study at the university. Nowadays there is also the posibility to do courses online, so you can manage your time better. I expect that you'll choose the right program for you and go ahead for your goal.

great plan there.. I wish you all the best. i know you can do it.