Back to school? At forty? - Page 3

**opalmox** · #21 09-02-2011, 08:59 AM

CT, I'm not quite at the point where you're at, but something that is something that I'm seriously considering... In my case it will be for something after I retire from my current job.

But I'm with you on getting into teaching, either history or math/sciences (my wife is pushing for me to do it as well). But at 44, I'll be going to school part time to get my degree.

Zathros · #22 09-02-2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by opalmox

CT, I'm not quite at the point where you're at, but something that is something that I'm seriously considering... In my case it will be for something after I retire from my current job.

But I'm with you on getting into teaching, either history or math/sciences (my wife is pushing for me to do it as well). But at 44, I'll be going to school part time to get my degree.

If you have the love of Math, and the ability to teach that and make it interesting, it is so sorely needed, and the Science is lost if the Math background is not there. Just my 2 cents worth.

**ct ertz** · #23 09-02-2011, 03:14 PM

I do not do math!! It was a lot of work getting through Machine Tool, so I know I can learn it, and do it, but it is not for me. History, though, I enjoy.
CT

**doctormax** · #24 09-02-2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ct ertz

I do not do math!! It was a lot of work getting through Machine Tool, so I know I can learn it, and do it, but it is not for me. History, though, I enjoy.
CT

I always liked history myself, why i like studing the courses i done in the past. From Ancient Greece to the French Revolution and your doing the designing has shown you one thing primary and secondary sources which a history teacher always mentions.

**CDNGUY68** · #25 09-04-2011, 04:47 PM

I'm a little late to this thread, but I agree with the general sentiment: definitely not too old. When I did my Masters' there were 3 people in my cohort in their 50s, not having been back to school since they finished undergrad/college, and one was 62! I teach Adult Learning theory on the side and I know that as long as you keep using your brain, you'll keep it sharp. New learning is always a good way to do that.

Go for it!

**jobeaux** · #26 09-13-2011, 11:31 PM

Very late to this thread (70+ hours a week will do that to you) but my two cents is... DO IT! It's never too late to learn something new, and speaking as someone who has been in classes with "older than traditional age students," the entire class will benefit from your maturity and experience.

**ct ertz** · #27 09-14-2011, 05:14 AM

Well, I am getting paperwork and info together now. Looks like January I will be a student.

**Tapcho** · #28 09-14-2011, 01:22 PM

Go for it Ct, I'm about to do it myself and I'm like 54!

**DrLaser** · #29 09-14-2011, 05:49 PM

Your maturity will no doubt be an outstanding advantage over your classmates. Don't shy away from being a class leader - speak out in class discussions as you actually know much more than the frosh. Instructors love students who are not afraid to add to the class (I sure did) - and your grades will show it !