Am i too old to study?

Question

i am a 25 year old english female (soon to be 26) and i have worked in finance since i was 17. I have recently been made redundant and have been thinking of making a career change. i am thinking of doing a foundation course in business and then going to university full time.

Am i too old to do this?

Answer 1

Are you kidding...to old to study? LOL. I am by no means "old" ( all though I am older than you ) and after 4 yrs in the US Navy and 12 in a R & D department for a company I decided to change my career and went back to school. At 32 I started testing for being a full time Fireman and at 34 I went back to school to become a Paramedic. In the fire service 32 is a Very old age to start. It deffinately is a young mans game but I still did it.
You see every day on the news about some older person who after all of the kids grew up and left the house decided to go back to school. Hey, if they can do it so can you. Don't ever think that you are too old to start something new.
I am in karate ( as if you couldn't tell by my call sign ) and I have students that I train with that started in their mid 50's and have had a heart attack. The martial arts arn't easy and they did it at their age.
I say go for it and if it doesn't work at least you tried and gained a new expeirience. Also if like you said that your job was made redundant how much longer do you really have before they elimenate it all together. Youd be doing yourself a favor by planing ahead. Good luck & best wishes.

Answer 2

Career change is about thoughtful planning and a determined attitude - not your age.

If possible, choose a career where your background in finance gives you an advantage in the job market. Otherwise, mentally prepare yourself to work your way back up the food chain knowing you'll be better off in the long term than if you languish in a career that has lost its luster.

Having changed careers myself, I recommend you budget your finances to meet your educational needs and mentally prepare yourself for the necessary lifestyle changes you'll need to successfully manage your class load and limited discretionary income.

Also be sure to surround yourself with people who will cheer you on and support you when you need it - some of your friends and family may be quick to tell you that you shouldn't or can't do it - ignore them! You can never learn too much.

Answer 3

You're never too old to study. Occasionly you will see a person in their 80's or even older getting their college degree. I started college when I was older than you are now. It actually gives you an advantage over the younger students. You are more mature, understand better what you want in life, aren't as prone to party your college years away, and many other reasons. Go for it.

Answer 4

Not at all. You are no way near too old to do this. In fact, you may be surprised at the number of "older" students you see on campus. It's a realistic option for you.

Answer 5

Am 68 and still sign up for courses.
If you are in control of your faculties you can take up any course of study irrespective of age.

Answer 6

Your still really young, I'd say go for it. You will be surprised as to how many people are in college your age and much older. Good Luck!

Answer 7

Of course not! My 92 year old grandma still has me teach her computer things. You're NEVER too old to learn.

Answer 8

no, no one is ever to old to learn use this old 98 yr old man that graduated with a P.H.D. a couple yrs ago as motivation. Wish you the best.

Answer 9

Thanks for the giggles.

may i suggest a reading of '48 days to work u love' d.miller . a good book for going forward and plenty of fresh reference material.

the other one is 'total money make over' d.ramsey helps our folks retain their cash.
spending less and getting more value from their paychecks.

our associates have a mandatory read of the books.

When u got one foot in the grave and one foot on a banana peel - then might be toooo late.

Answer 10

Hi. Of course not!