I’m divorced with no kids, is it too late to pursue a degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering? I do have 10 years experience in the field as a Drafter/Designer, however many of my friends are telling me school is too hard after the age of 30.
2006-07-30 07:35:32 · 31 answers · asked by Ray 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
If it takes you 7 years, you will be 40 years old with a degree. If you don't get your degree, in 7 years you'll be 40 years old without a degree. Your life marches on - would your rather be 40 with a degree or 40 without a degree? I got my degree at 23, and then went back at 30 and got another one. I am thinking about going back for my master's degree sometime soon. It is never too late. If you eventually have children, think what a message your going to school will send to them- they will have no excuses for not going to college.
2006-07-30 07:43:44 · answer #1 · answered by Ambrosia 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
NO, don't let anyone put you down and diminish your dreams. It's never too late for ANYTHING.
I've had an 80 year old in a college course once.
The only reason your friends are telling you school is hard after the age of 30, is because they think you have to memorize a lot in school, and that at 30 your memory is toast.
That isn't the least bit true.
School only requires being there, and reading, and understanding. Almost every single university has free of charge tutoring for those who don't understand what's being taught in class, and you can ALWAYS approach your professors, who have no choice but to listen to you and help you :) they don't get pain $120 an hour for nothing.
Anyway, 10 years of experiance, and a college degree, is pure gold. You will be HOT on the market, and will recieve a ton of job offerings! And if you stick with your current job, you will more than likely get a RAISE!
Have Fun, be safe, and remember, YOU CAN DO IT!!!!
(for cheap tuition, look into public universities, owned and run by states, you never have to live on campus, and you pay no more then 5,000 a year in tuition. try cuny/suny (i taught at a cuny for a year before my first child) if you're in NY. every state has a state university/city university. Look into it online!!!! (some of the best colleges/universities are public)
2006-07-30 07:46:21 · answer #2 · answered by thepenpal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. Especially if it's something that you enjoy doing, there's no age limit for that. I had a few profs who went back to school at the age of 40 while working a full time job (this was before they were teaching) and they turned out fine. But then again, their degrees were related to the law enforcement field and it wasn't anything from left field like....environmental sciences or anything like that. If there is a connection between drafter/designer and architecture or civil engineering, definitely go for it. You'll probably rock the class with your expertise. Good luck.
2006-07-30 07:42:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It Is Never To Late To Go Back To School.
2006-07-30 07:40:58 · answer #4 · answered by mks 7-15-02 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friends are wrong. It is never too late to go back to school, and 33 is certainly not too old. I see people in their 50s getting their bachelor's degree, and candidly, many of them have an easier time of school than younger people because they have developed critical thinking skills. By all means, go back to school. You'll be glad you did.
2006-07-30 07:39:08 · answer #5 · answered by Regularguy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never too late--and it'll be easier without kids. I go a state university with 16,000+ undergrads, and I've encountered MANY "non-traditional" students. I respect them more than my regular classmates because they're not always out partying and drinking--they make great study buddies. I also know they're working while going to school and taking care of families, mortgages, etc. But when it comes to hanging out and talking in class, they're accepted and are equal with the rest of us.
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2006-07-30 07:40:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never too late to learn. In fact, you could probably get a scholarship because you've been out of school for 10+ years. You might also check into your employer paying for some of it. Good luck.
2006-07-30 07:40:12 · answer #7 · answered by onehotmama 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is never too late plus some schools may even give you credit for some courses because of your life experience. I am 29 and trying to go back myself since I have not yet been blessed with a family.
2006-07-30 08:15:10 · answer #8 · answered by creative_idea_thinker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would personally skip foundation because you're 13 and dont need it everyday :) - If you have dry skin, put your moisturizer on before putting on makeup (make sure it is oil free or it wont mix well with your makeup) - Apply a BB cream or tinted moisturizer, the drug stores have came out with many of these that are affordable. A good one from the drug store is Maybelline dream fresh BB cream ( it doesnt give great coverage but it does what a BB cream needs to do) BB creams correct the skin and helps even out skin tones to make them looking fresh - If you would like you can apply a powder with a coverage, which means not getting a translucent one but one with a colour in it - Apply your mascara to your upper lashes only, you can curl them if you want - Lightly apply some blush on your cheeks - put your favourite lip balm on and you're ready to go!
2016-03-16 08:40:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother got her first degree in Elementary Education at age 36. She taught for 7 years and is now in her second year of law school at age 46. I am 28 years old now and she is my inspiration to finally finish my degree. You have 30-40 years left to work, would you rather spend it as a drafter or an engineer?
2006-07-30 07:43:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋