I am 22 years and have my associates degree. I recently became a father for the first time. I wanted opinions on whether raising a family and going back to school to be a dentist is a realistic goal. I want to provide for my family the best that I can. I would most likely have to start school all over because I didn't take that many science classes in my Associates. What do you think.
2007-01-04 07:10:44 · 7 answers · asked by Jon W 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I'd go for it, especially now while your child is small, because it's so much easier now than it will be when he/she is older. I'm a full time student with three kids, ages 12, 10 and 5 and it's hard, but I know when I'm done, I'll have a career that pays well and will enable me to better support my family. Just make sure your wife is onboard with the plan - school is difficult, and you'll probably need her support to get through it. In the end, while it will be difficult, it will be well worth it.
Good luck to you.
2007-01-04 07:51:43 · answer #1 · answered by c4sgurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it!! It's never too late and you're still "young enough" to go back for 4 years (or more) to attain your goals. Your child(ren) will take it all in stride as part of your daily routine and just think of those end results - a better life for your family. It will be hard but persevere - life throws everybody some hard knocks - learn to roll.
2007-01-04 07:40:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
properly, congratulations before everything! that is an astounding adventure. My spouse is presently torn approximately going lower back to college suited now ( we've a 12 week previous) so i can't answer that area. yet, a sturdy theory is to start up determining to purchase stuff now. The extra you purchase now, the fewer you will possibly desire to purchase on each occasion the toddler comes. Have a baby bathe and invite every person you be attentive to, men too. After ours, we had a lot clothing, diapers, toys, and so on. visit toddlers-R-Us and sign in all varieties of stuff, in spite of in case you don't get each thing out of your bathe, it nevertheless facilitates. not precisely specific on month-to-month expenditures, besides the undeniable fact that that is minimum as long as you have insurance. sturdy success, each thing will artwork out! by technique of how, do not strictly place self assurance in breast feeding, that is not garaunteed. My spouse tried and tried, yet she did not produce adequate milk. That my be yet another sturdy element to get in develop is formula, considering that would get high priced.
2016-12-15 15:39:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to school - two things will happen. You will prepare for a better future for your family starting in 4 years AND your children will see that university is a perfectly normal part of dad's life and begin to see it in their own future as well. Children learn what they live.
2007-01-04 07:19:44 · answer #4 · answered by swmiller888 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your present financial status as well as cooperation you are likely to get from your family members during your studies. Also whether you stay home or go out of station for studies. If odds are favorable and it increases your earnings significantly in future, you can go for it. The decision is yours.
2007-01-04 07:19:41 · answer #5 · answered by sd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's doable, but it's hard. You've got to spend time in class and studying at home, possibly working (full or part time) and spending time with your family. Think about what schedules will look like before you start. Consider your wife's input too.
2007-01-04 07:20:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be hard at first but the rewards will be great. I had a cousin who went back to school and on to medical school. He has no regrets and always tells me that it is never too late. Have faith and good luck.
2007-01-04 07:32:06 · answer #7 · answered by catoa3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋