Is it hard to go back to college after 5 years away?

Question

I'm so scared I won't remember anything. I went for a year and a half and that was it. I'm just scared I won't even remember high school stuff.

Answer 1

It comes right back to you. You have an added advantage. After 5 years you will be a little refreshed and ready to learn.
You are more mature so you will appreciate it more and when you are paying for it yourself you do not want to waste your own money. I did much better when I went back to school. I took advantage of my opportunity to learn. I did not care as much when I was 20.
You can do it!

Answer 2

I speak from experience as having received my PhD at the age of 46, divorced and a single parent of two sons on top of that. I truly believe that if you set your mind to it, you can accomplish anything with effort and determination. Once you start, you finish that which you have begun and it is never an option to quit. No matter how difficult it may get from time to time. One semester at a time...before you know it, you will be finished If you have gone to school and been successful, even if only high school, you have what it takes and if you do not remember something...at least remember that the key to learning is that you know where to go to get information...not that you don't have it all stored in your head already.

Answer 3

Sure it's hard but if you're determined to do so, you will succeed. I went back to college at age 35 and graduated at 40 with my bachelors degree. I didn't go to college right after high school but instead worked and saved my money. And you'll be surprised what you remember since the mind has all your prior knowledge stored until you want to retrieve it again. Good luck to you!

Answer 4

I went back to college after 8 years away from school. A few subjects were a bit hard as I had forgotten somethings. But I found I a new appreciation for education and ended up graduating with honors....You can do it too.

Answer 5

With the exception of courses with prerequisites each module is taught without relying upon much prior knowledge. That said basic math, reading and comprehension, and other cognitive skills have to be there to succeed. Lots of people do it successfully every year I'm sure you'll be fine. Even though I hold a terminal degree I occasionally take college level courses just to learn new things and keep my learning skills strong. Good luck and enjoy the experience :)

Answer 6

I went back after 3 years away. It wasn't that bad. I don't remember needing to remember high school stuff for college. (The high school classes I took were harder than any of my college classes.) I wouldn't worry about it.

Answer 7

Yes is difficult, but can be done.
I went into Medical School 10 years after graduating University and being out in the work force.
If you really want it, go for it. As a "mature" student you will probably have better study habits and fewer distractions.

Answer 8

I went back after twenty four years.
No problem.
You are more mature and more serious now, so it should be easier than it was before.
A friend of mine went back to school and got a PHD at age 68.

Answer 9

i was working for 3 years after graduating witha diploma before starting my degree in UK. so it is tough, especially the first 3-6 months, as i struggled to read my books and notes and doing practicals at the same time. after that, it was ok and i got my degree, so good luck.

Answer 10

Yes it is hard. I am 33 and doing it now. BUT it can be done and I am not the oldest one there. Better late than never.