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Probably half the people in my program are 40, 50, or older. I am in my 50s. So go for it! I have always done very well in school, have A average this semester. But also love to read and naturally do alot of self study anyway. Also, our director makes our projects seem fun and motivating, even though they are really difficult. Good luck.
I went back... turned in my thesis for my master's and turned 40 on the same day...
It was a great experience. Being in grad school as an "adult" offers a totally different perspective. For me, I was better grounded - had better time management skills - had a handle on my priorities - was more compelled to learn - took classes that mattered - versus just trying to get through...
I went back... turned in my thesis for my master's and turned 40 on the same day...
It was a great experience. Being in grad school as an "adult" offers a totally different perspective. For me, I was better grounded - had better time management skills - had a handle on my priorities - was more compelled to learn - took classes that mattered - versus just trying to get through...
I didn't get my MS til I was 33. I am still considering PA, MA, or med school. Why not? The way the system is now I have at least 30 years til I can retire anyway. That's how I look at it: How many years can I be productive in my new field? Plus, you have to consider your happiness.
My husband went back for his MBA in his mid-thirties when our second child was three months old and graduated when our third child was six months old! I was very proud of him-- commuting almost two hours each way to school, working & traveling, and finding time for our family. The toughest part of those two years were the personal family sacrifice but it was worth it in the end. The student loans ... that's another story! Once all my kids are in school, I think I'm going to go back for my master's degree.
I just found this board tonight by googling random things to make myself feel better about chasing a doctorate in psych. I want to thank those of you who shared the wisdom of... "you'll be old anyway....why not be old w/the degree?"
I'm struggling with... "I won't start until I'm 30 so I won't be a licensed psychologist until I'm 36..."
Truthfully, though, there's no reason for me not to go after it as long as I can find time to visit my parents as they age... and my nephew as he grows up... but I'm having those same issues now, and I'm not in school...
Thank you for saying that about age... it's appreciated! It helped.
I just found this board tonight by googling random things to make myself feel better about chasing a doctorate in psych. I want to thank those of you who shared the wisdom of... "you'll be old anyway....why not be old w/the degree?"
I'm struggling with... "I won't start until I'm 30 so I won't be a licensed psychologist until I'm 36..."
Truthfully, though, there's no reason for me not to go after it as long as I can find time to visit my parents as they age... and my nephew as he grows up... but I'm having those same issues now, and I'm not in school...
Thank you for saying that about age... it's appreciated! It helped.
I was getting my MA in counseling when I was 28-29 and I was always the youngest in class. Most of the students were in their 40's, 50's and 60's. So, there's nothing to worry about. You become a better psychologist/therapist as you age and mature.
I thought some might find this article interesting:
77-year-old to graduate from ASU
A 77-year-old Mesa woman will graduate with thousands of 20-somethings from Arizona State University on Thursday. Louise Alflen says for most of her life, she considered a college degree out of reach. She says her father always told her she was supposed to get married and be a mother.
That's just what she did. She and her husband had five children and ran a car dealership in Wayland, Michigan.But Alflen never gave up on higher education. Year in and year out, she took night classes.
After moving to the Phoenix area in 1980, Alflen worked to obtain an associate degree from Mesa Community College.
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Once all my kids are in school, I think I'm going to go back for my master's degree.
