Is age 26 to old to go back to college?

Question

For the RN Program? Most the people there will be younger no doubt. I feel like an old man compared to them. Is age 26 to old? I have a good paying job right now, but I think nursing is my calling. I worked as a tech when i was younger and I really felt good knowing my job was helping ppl. I dunno though 26 is kinda ancient for college aint it? Plus im making real good money where im at now. Im just bummed!

Thanks you all so much for the great answers.

Answer 1

Not at all! Some of my best students are the older ones.

Traditional students (the younger ones) tend to be intimidated by non-traditional students, and vice versa. But the students who are willing to see beyond age get the most from each other. A lot of my traditional students find that the non-trads are insightful and motivated, and they like being around students like that.

Also, the place I'm teaching at right now, more than half of the students are older than me (I'm 28). But they realize that age doesn't matter.

One more thing, I had a student who was 76 years old. He was fantastic! All of the students loved him. :)

Answer 2

Of course not...that is the point of college, no one is ever too old! And let's face it, most of the kids in college now days have been there for a lot longer than four years!! Money is not the most important thing-enjoying your job is! I am also 26 and I don't know about you, but I feel like I still look like most 20 years olds anyway! College may make you feel too "old" if you are still interested in getting trashed at frat parties and sleeping with drunk girls :- ) Besides as a person who graduated with two bachelor degrees, I was 24 before I graduated and my classes were mixed of all ages of students...oldest was 54, and everyone thought he was awesome and really looked up to him!!

Answer 3

As you age, you will discover that most of your regrets are for things you did NOT do.

That said, I took a leap of faith and joined the Navy at 29 (with two kids). Then, I went back to college in my mid 50's .. and had more fun than in my 20's. Made straight-A's, too. Life Experience gave me an advantage over the young'ns in class.

Already trained in several fields, I felt it was time to turn my avocation (helping kids at risk) to a vocation; I went back to college to become a social worker for abused children.

The whole point of this is to show that you can do ANYTHING if want to badly enough. So, instead of feeling 'old' turn it around and realize that your age will give you an edge over the others in your class. Realize, too, that when it is all said and done, working at something you love is far more important than working simply for the pay.

Answer 4

i wager it really is easily well-known to affix a Univ. at 26 or perhaps 30. Infact 26 is the time once you have to be at your proper with a valid degree of comprehension skill which comes evidently at this age. even if that's the attitudes of folk bothering you, enable me inform you a similar human beings ought to examine out you in awe when you've furthured your opportunities through effectively getting a level. practise is for all at any age and see you later as you're open to study new belongings you're heading in the right direction.

Answer 5

my sis was a few years older than that when she went back & she did just find. it's never too late to pursue your dreams. as far as salary, check out www.bls.gov for stats on the nursing profession. nurses make a pretty nice salary ($60s to start.) maybe you can contact a local nursing association to find out if there's any volunteer work you can do to make sure this is your calling before committing to a return to school. School part-time may be an option to look into if you don't want to give up your current job. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

I went back to school at 25 and graduated with my bachelor's at 29. It was the best decision I ever made. Don't worry about your age - you will actually be shocked to find out many of your classmates are probably around the same age. It has become more common for adults to return to school. So, if you think it is your calling and it will make you happy then go for it. It is alot better than being miserable for the rest of your life and asking yourself "what if."

Answer 7

Definitely not! I go to a college where the average age of a student is 28. We have many students in their 40s and 50s who are working on second careers. Many students may not even notice that you're older than them.

Answer 8

You're never too old to pursue your education. These days there are many many people going back to school. You will likely not be the only one in your classes who is older than early 20's. Most colleges have evening courses for people just like you who are working and want to go to school too. There will definitely be people your age (and older!) there! Go for it! Good luck!

Answer 9

dont let any body tell you that you are to old for school , no body is too old to go back and learn, plus you would have an advantage over the young people in college . i am in college and the people in my class are old enough to be my grand parents . go ahead and if you really like your job i advice you not to quit just be a part time student

Answer 10

At my university, the average student age was 27. I was the youngest student in the department at 20, the next youngest being 23. Go, at 26, you're still young.