I am 25 years old. I will have my bacchelors in 3 years? Suggestions?
2006-09-22 01:42:26 · 14 answers · asked by Lindsey H 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
you're never too old to do sth u really want to do. Go girl!
2006-09-22 01:43:49 · answer #1 · answered by antigone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People much older than you have gone to Med School. But I wonder how this time frame is working. You are pretty far behind, so from now on you will be continually competing against kids younger than you. The age difference is not enough to make a disadvantage study wise, but it might make a social difference. I think you will need to have a strong home support system or the stress will be really hard. Med school and residency are very isolating and mentally punishing. Who will be there for you?
Over the next three years while you are working on your prereqs for med school you will find out if you have the academic chops to succeed. If you get an A in organic chemistry with a prof who is tough, then you can get through med school. If you get a C in organic, probably you cant get into med school and if you did you would have a tough time with the courses. Organic is usually the weeding out course. But for some people it is the physics with calculus. Anyway, if you can do those, then the courses in med school will be OK.
SOmeone else suggested nursing, and I think you should consider that.... you could finish a nursing course in two years, or a RN or BSN program in 3 - 4 years, go straight into an interesting job that pays well and then not have to look forward to another ten years of punishing treatment.....
2006-09-22 09:02:57 · answer #2 · answered by matt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well unless you want to be a nurse or some other health professional that doesnt have to do a lot of schooling as doctors/surgeons do then you will have to do 4 years of med school and then 3 or 4 years of residency training. By that time you will be 36. I dont think your too old to pursue a career in medicine. Besides you should be a nurse there is a serious shortage of nurses in America.
2006-09-22 08:45:59 · answer #3 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old? Is that even a word anymore? Honey in this day and age, you are never too old to do anything. I have so many people in my classes doing so many things, and the ages range from the 50's down to 18, I'm 25 and I'm going back for a second degree in nursing. Just remember to prioritze everything and focus. When you are older, people tend to do much better than those who are younger. You're more mature and focused. Keep going and keep your eye on the prize.
2006-09-22 09:36:37 · answer #4 · answered by MadameJazzy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not too old by any means. My mother decided to go back to school and become a nurse when she was 35. However, it is much harder as you get older and try to juggle a family and maybe even a job. You might have to put some of that off since it seems that you want to become some type of doctor, which is very demanding. I wish you the BEST of luck!!!
2006-09-22 08:46:08 · answer #5 · answered by TrainerMan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way! The oldest person in my medical school class was in his early forties. I have had several medical students who have rounded on my service who are well into their thirties. It's nice that you took the extra time to decide what you wanted as your vocation, and you'll make a finer physician and better residency choices because you've probably put more thought into this career choice, and understand why being a physician would best suit you as an individual.
2006-09-23 13:51:40 · answer #6 · answered by doctorq 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are never too old to pursue your goals. My favorite aunt is in her late 50's and just finished the schooling for her LPN. She is going forward to receive her RN certificate. It was something she always wanted to do, but life and family and kids got in the way. Go for it!!!! Besides, at the rate the social security fund in this country is waning, you'll be working until you're 80!!!!!!!!!
2006-09-22 08:46:02 · answer #7 · answered by fearslady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister is an MD who also got a late start. Actually you might be slightly more conventional than she was. Work hard, keep your grades up and you will find your slot. Good luck!
2006-09-22 08:45:27 · answer #8 · answered by danl747 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! People are living longer now, it is not uncommon at all to meet people in their mid eighties and still active. If you are committed to a career in medicine , do it.!
2006-09-22 08:46:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
25 is OLD? Nonsense if you have a real desire for the field GO FOR IT!!!
2006-09-22 09:42:50 · answer #10 · answered by jvc57 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋