Im 27 yrs old and i wanna start college but i really have no freaking idea where to start or what questions to ask. plz! what is the very 1st thing do i have to do?!!!!!! and so forth!!
2007-01-08 09:25:45 · 11 answers · asked by forever_21 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
im also married with 2 kids..a 6yr. old and a 15 mth old. i also live over seas..Italy. i am an american citizen. we live here cuz of my husband being in the military.
2007-01-08 09:32:52 · update #1
Age doesn't matter, you can go to college whenever! (Of course, the younger the better.) First, you should know what career you want. If you have an idea, check out what classes you should take and for how many years (and type of college). If you're not sure, you could take a career test to see what careers may be best for you (see source links). When you're positive what you want to do, try to get into a college that fits the needs of the career you want. Also, you'll need someone to take care of your 15 month old while you're in college.. possibly, a relative or day care. You might want to put your 6 year old into one of those after school day care things too, just incase.
I'm just trying to help. :-)
2007-01-08 09:38:04 · answer #1 · answered by Jell-O = ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never too late to start! I have a friend abroad in Italy with her military husband. She's taking an italian class for the military wives and she's trying to learn italian. You should do the same, and use that new skill to help you when you get back to the states. Now about starting college. I'm not exactly sure how you could go about it in Italy, except doing an online degree from like Phoenix university. However, those degrees are extremely expensive, but I am sure you would get a discount since your husband is in the military. I would wait until you got back to the states and go to a junior (city) college. Most of the time, they will need your high school transcripts, or they might give you a placement exam to see where you are in english and math. Then you start classes. Make sure you take classes in each of the categories that you have to fullfill, and you should have your associate's degree relatively soon. You'll need about 20 classes (60 units) to get an associate's degree and to be able to transfer to a 4 year college. Many JC's have online classes that you could take. The difference between JC's and those online universities like Phoenix is the price. JC's here in california cost $20 a unit, so your degree would cost you about a thousand dollars (for the 60 units), while a 4 year college could cost thousands, and the online colleges could cost a lot more. Just some thoughts, hope they were helpful. Thanks for being a military wife, i know it must be hard, but hang in there. Hopefully the troops will be home safe soon!
2007-01-08 09:42:31 · answer #2 · answered by curlytamara28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU ARE NEVER TO OLD FOR AN EDUCATION! I got my bachelor's degree at age 44!!!
Call the admissions office of your local college (if you have a community college, that's even better). Find out when they are open (most will have evening hours for their adult students who work during the day). See if you need an appointment to come in and speak with someone about becoming a student and what it is you need to do. I have found that the admissions people are very helpful; especially if you are polite! They are used to working with snotty teenagers, who never say please and thank you. So be nice to them and they will be more than willing to answer whatever questions you have.
Some schools require an admissions test (don't worry, by the time you are 27, you've learned a lot more than you think!); some schools don't. You usually have to get a copy of your high school transcript. The admissions person can help you with that, also. There is an application that needs to be completed. A community college normally doesn't require an essay or anything too complicated as part of the application.
When you are at the admissions office, talk about classes that the school requires of all students and possible areas of interest to you for a major. I know it seems overwhelming, especially if you will be working and taking one or two classes a sememester. I started college at age 33 -- 11 1/2 years of part-time classes!!! I remember saying to a professor that I'll be over 40 by the time I graduate and she reminded me that I'll be 40 one day anyway, I might as well have my degree when I get there.
If this is something that you really want, GO FOR IT!!! For me, graduating from college is my greatest personal achievement. I hope that you feel the same when you are walking down the aisle with the diploma in your hand. Good luck to you!
2007-01-08 09:37:39 · answer #3 · answered by rockgeek56 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just find a school you're interested in and read their admissions page on their website.
In your case, you may find it easier to go to a junior/community college first, and then transfer to a 4 year university. It'll ease the transition since you'll be around more people your own age, and you can slowly get back into the life of a student without as many distractions or pressure.
2007-01-08 09:30:06 · answer #4 · answered by Linkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
27 years old it is a fine age to start college. I have friends in the 50s that started college with me. First decide wheter u want to attend online or traditional college.
Second what major you want to go for then look at several colleges and apply... then they will contact you, and you go from there... Yo can apply for finalcial aid student loasn and so on... I went to Bryant Stratton College for 30 credits and now since my husband is in the amy and I have to move often I am trying to enroll in University of Phoenix online... So i have been in a traditional college and now i am trying online... Good luck...any questions email me...
2007-01-08 09:32:17 · answer #5 · answered by u_better_remember_me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you must look at your past in order to decide what kind of career not job that you want for your future. Ask yourself what do I want to do. Once you figure that out go to a couselor and let them direct you into the right path. Start off by going over the basics because you don't get old until you hit 60.
2007-01-08 09:33:10 · answer #6 · answered by dickerson_charlie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
27 is a great age, because you have some real knowledge in your mind; begin at a community college. Make an appointment with a counselor.
2007-01-08 09:29:25 · answer #7 · answered by ndmac 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are constantly moving around, you might want to think about internet coursework. There are several legitimate universities that offer them, and it allows you to study and take test around your other tasks.
-Dio
PS- I finished my undergrad degree at the age of 29. No, 27 is not too old.
2007-01-08 09:35:41 · answer #8 · answered by diogenese19348 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are never too old to continue your education. Find a school or a program you are interested in and talk to an admissions counselor about it...they will probably be glad to help...depending on the institution...
2007-01-08 09:33:54 · answer #9 · answered by chavito 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never too late and never too old. I guess you know today what you would like to do and have the ability to see the big picture better than you would have done earlier.
Good luck anyway!
2007-01-08 09:38:14 · answer #10 · answered by fabee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋