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I am really motivated to pursue it but I am concerned about what people will think about me, especially my family. I don't want to study a Masters Degree only to improve my career prospects, I don't feel really satisfied only with a Bachelors Degree.
Maybe 10 years ago or more, there was a 50-something lady, who I believe was a nurse, and she decided to get her MD from USC medical school in LA and graduated in her late 50's. She went into family medicine so she "only" had a 3-year residence after graduating, but if someone in their late 50's can get their medical degree and start their career in medicine when most doctors are looking to retire after 25-30 years in practice, I think it's never too old to go back to school!
Currently I am 31, 3 months later, 32. I have the equivalent in the US as Associates in Chemical Engineering (in my home country is Diploma Engineer in Chemical Engineering, instead of 2 years is a 3 year degree) and also Bachelors in Chemical Engineering (this one is universal, 4 year degree). Once I finished my Bachelors I had a job in a contractor, then I went overseas and had a fixed-term engineering job and now I am unemployed. I will come back to my home country, Spain, from Mexico by 28 february, I have enough time to register in the official Master Degree in Chemical Engineering that takes about 1 year and a half. This Master cost about 4000 € (4300 $). I will be looking/applying for jobs but since I am jobless I thought this is the best chance to get the Masters Degree before is too late. The Master Degree includes attractive internships in top spanish companies (some of them engineering contractors) and I have enough money to pay it without any need to fall in debt, thanks to my big efforts saving money. Do you think I am in a good age to continue studying?
You my friend are the perfect age to continue with an advanced degree. You're not too old by a long shot. Im eight years older than you and didn't get my Masters till I was 35. I originally attended undergrad school about 15 years ago on an athletic scholarship but barely got my BA then. Took me an extra semester after my ride was up! When you're older you're often more focused and know the tricks and techniques. Go for it, amigo!
I am really motivated to pursue it but I am concerned about what people will think about me, especially my family. I don't want to study a Masters Degree only to improve my career prospects, I don't feel really satisfied only with a Bachelors Degree.
I went to college for the first time at 34 years old as I was not prepared to when I got out of High School. I simply knew that I needed more education so I went for it, and I am glad I did.
As far as what people may think of you, that really should not matter. If you have the right intentions, the people that care about you will support you.
If you are concerned what people may think of you, I would simply consider that unless they tell you directly what they think, then you may think they have an opinion they actually don't. If you are concerned what a family member is thinking, talk to them about it.
Currently I am 31, 3 months later, 32. I have the equivalent in the US as Associates in Chemical Engineering (in my home country is Diploma Engineer in Chemical Engineering, instead of 2 years is a 3 year degree) and also Bachelors in Chemical Engineering (this one is universal, 4 year degree). Once I finished my Bachelors I had a job in a contractor, then I went overseas and had a fixed-term engineering job and now I am unemployed. I will come back to my home country, Spain, from Mexico by 28 february, I have enough time to register in the official Master Degree in Chemical Engineering that takes about 1 year and a half. This Master cost about 4000 € (4300 $). I will be looking/applying for jobs but since I am jobless I thought this is the best chance to get the Masters Degree before is too late. The Master Degree includes attractive internships in top spanish companies (some of them engineering contractors) and I have enough money to pay it without any need to fall in debt, thanks to my big efforts saving money. Do you think I am in a good age to continue studying?
upon clicking this post, i thought you were maybe 45+ going to get your Bachelors degree. But you 31 who has already had a degree in chem E, and you are asking if you are too old?? are you trolling or drunk? 31 is a common age for a masters candidate - many people work for a few years before getting their masters. Heck, the earliest age you could graduate from your masters without skipping grades or accelerate track is 24.
i'm 24 years old and i think you are crazy to think that at 31 you are too old for a masters degree, especially in something as useful as chem e. (31 might too old to get a masters in basket weaving - by that age you should know better!)
This post made me so surprised, as i thought the average masters student was in the late twenties and early thirties. Could i have been wrong? I quickly consulted my confidant, Google search bar for answers on such a perplexing question. Ahh! I was correct. the average age is 33. here you are go, OP:
This post made me so surprised, as i thought the average masters student was in the late twenties and early thirties. Could i have been wrong? I quickly consulted my confidant, Google search bar for answers on such a perplexing question. Ahh! I was correct. the average age is 33. here you are go, OP:
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