2006-08-14 14:31:33 · 10 answers · asked by arthur k 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Do you mean starting a Ph.D? It's a little late, but I've known people who've done it. Another question to ask is what the job prospects will be when you get the degree. If it's research that interests you, you'll have to be "aggressively smart", and little arrogant. Are you arrogant, or just a regular guy? If you're just a regular guy, I won't recommend that you go for a Ph.D. at 35.
As for English skills, I review papers for scientific publications, and many of them are written by people for whom English is a second language. Leaving off articles such as "a, an, the" is very common, and is easily fixed. It's the ideas and organization of the paper that are important. Sentence level stuff is easily fixed.
2006-08-14 15:30:49 · answer #1 · answered by arbeit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope it's not too late. I started grad school (PhD in biology) when I was 36. It may be more difficult in other fields though (such as math or physics).
Make sure that it is what you want to do because it is not an easy path. But, if you know what you want, and you have the aptitude and have some background, then why would you let age stop you? What else would you do? If you're going to change careers at 35, then no matter what you decide, it's going to feel a bit odd.
2006-08-15 02:53:24 · answer #2 · answered by Slackenerny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
35 is a good age to start research as you have had a good number of years of experience within the field prior to commencing research.
My mother started an 8 year Ph.D when she turned 53, and graduated last year at age 61, the research she conducted is now saving lives and she continues to work tirelessly to implement her findings at an age when most people are looking to retire.
2006-08-14 22:38:53 · answer #3 · answered by stefjeff 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you really interested in science research and have passion in it. you won't ask this question. 35 is not too old, if you really want to.
if you really want to start a research, prepare for >10 years commitment to it. you might not get any results the first few years. maybe that's the problem you should think about at the first place.
good luck.
2006-08-15 04:47:34 · answer #4 · answered by june81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No It is not late. If you had the right education then you can quickly catch up. But if you have to start from grade 1 then you have a problem. Still one can do it if you are motivated and pursue without giving up. Good Luck
2006-08-14 21:41:33 · answer #5 · answered by Dr M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anybody can start any research they want at any time. Ya doan half to have a degree to do it either. A well used library card is sufficient in most cases. Started my project last year at 42.
2006-08-14 22:43:25 · answer #6 · answered by martystatic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never too late, unless of course the research in question will take more than 40 years or so! otherwise, get to it!
2006-08-15 12:29:56 · answer #7 · answered by trinity729 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The" research has already started. Get with the program.
If your English is that bad, don't count on writing any peer reviewed journal articles too soon.
2006-08-14 21:38:12 · answer #8 · answered by x 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not too late! 35 is still pretty young.
2006-08-14 21:34:46 · answer #9 · answered by Sparkle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would your age matter? You're probably a lot smarter than someone younger.
2006-08-14 21:37:15 · answer #10 · answered by Venus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋