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Fletch XXX · 01-03-2004, 10:57 AM

Any of you people that have been in college once for a few years, and have now been out for like 8 years (like me) thinking about going back?

Maybe its the new year, a surge of motivation, whatever, but lately I am finding myself craving going back to school. For whatever reasons, but just wanted to see if any other 27+ year olds are feeling the same way.

Im gonna be 28 in 6 months and am really considering jumping back in school in addition to maintaining what I am doing etc... I can only see positive and good things about this decision, yet somehow I find myself holding on to not having to get up at a certain time, or be anywhere at a certain time for that matter. Almost as if I am holding on to the lazy life of working from home.

Anyone else?

I really think by the end of this year I will be back in college.

Mike AI · 01-03-2004, 10:59 AM

Few thing to think about. People who go back to college at an older age tend to take it more serious and do better acidemically.

The other thing think about is, college coeds!! Mmmmm That is one thing I miss about college, the abudence of young, attractive females going to class in cut-off shorts and halter tops in the spring.

I say definately go back....

If I could, I would!!

Ross · 01-03-2004, 11:01 AM

I went to college for one year and realised it wasn't for me. I don't like to constantly study, I prefer to have fun.

I do wanna go back but only to a night class. I want to learn Car Mechanics, I love messing around with my car. I won't do it as a living tho, just a hobby!

Micah - Drizunk · 01-03-2004, 11:02 AM

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Originally posted by Fletch XXX
Any of you people that have been in college once for a few years, and have now been out for like 8 years (like me) thinking about going back?

Maybe its the new year, a surge of motivation, whatever, but lately I am finding myself craving going back to school. For whatever reasons, but just wanted to see if any other 27+ year olds are feeling the same way.

Im gonna be 28 in 6 months and am really considering jumping back in school in addition to maintaining what I am doing etc... I can only see positive and good things about this decision, yet somehow I find myself holding on to not having to get up at a certain time, or be anywhere at a certain time for that matter. Almost as if I am holding on to the lazy life of working from home.

Anyone else?

I really think by the end of this year I will be back in college.

i think youre just missing the daily keg parties and the loose 19 year olds.

triumph · 01-03-2004, 11:03 AM

I have a B. S. in Business, but I really want to go back and get my MBA, just for the fuck of it!

Fletch XXX · 01-03-2004, 11:06 AM

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Originally posted by Micah - Drizunk

i think youre just missing the daily keg parties and the loose 19 year olds.

I went to the University of New Orleans, and still party as hard as I did there. Kegs? blah, i nevetr liked that flat ass beer hehehe ;)

I dont miss partying, hell my head just stopped hurting from New Years last night heheh

I am starting to think of things I did not finish in my life, things I may want to learn, thngs id love to study, i probably read more than most of you look at porn, i am literally craving more knowledge, input, the study of things, and there is a big difference between what I am craving and missing 'college life.' ;)

Rictor · 01-03-2004, 11:07 AM

I have my degree already but if I ever get motivated, I'd like to go back for my masters and doctorate.

zzgundamnzz · 01-03-2004, 11:08 AM

Going to sign back up on Monday

I feel odd though like I don't belong in college

Libertine · 01-03-2004, 11:09 AM

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Originally posted by Fletch XXX

I went to the University of New Orleans, and still party as hard as I did there. Kegs? blah, i nevetr liked that flat ass beer hehehe ;)

I dont miss partying, hell my head just stopped hurting from New Years last night heheh

I am starting to think of things I did not finish in my life, things I may want to learn, thngs id love to study, i probably read more than most of you look at porn, i am literally craving more knowledge, input, the study of things, and there is a big difference between what I am craving and missing 'college life.' ;)

Sounds like you should definitely go back

Only thing to watch out for is getting the right university and the right field of studies. Some involve lots of discussion, exploration, etc, while others basically come down to pounding useless facts into your head.

Fletch XXX · 01-03-2004, 11:09 AM

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Originally posted by Mike AI
Few thing to think about. People who go back to college at an older age tend to take it more serious and do better acidemically.

The other thing think about is, college coeds!! Mmmmm That is one thing I miss about college, the abudence of young, attractive females going to class in cut-off shorts and halter tops in the spring.

I say definately go back....

If I could, I would!!

This is what I am feeling as well. I was thumbiong through courses for the hell of it, and I saw courses that I would LOVE to take and study. As mentioned, I read a bunch, more than your normal person, If i am not on my machine or playing with gear, I am glued to a book, not novels but books on things, and I am begining to think its because of my natural desire to study and be into learning things about ther world, cultures, art, society, mankind, philosophy, whatever the topic... and I would treat this with a more adult attitude I guess, much more than I had when I was at UNO hahaha

Micah - Drizunk · 01-03-2004, 11:09 AM

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Originally posted by Fletch XXX

i probably read more than most of you look at porn

I dont think thats possible, i mean after the accident with the super glue.....

nathan_f · 01-03-2004, 11:10 AM

Do it man! I'm currently supporting myself and my wife, while putting her through school. Once she graduates (3+ more years), I'm going to go back to school. I did was wasted money at a shitty business college a few years back, got me my current job though. so I guess I can't complain.

chowda · 01-03-2004, 11:11 AM

going back to finish my bachlors at concordia
going to get a cert at mcgill
and doing the canadian securities course

fun eh?

Babaganoosh · 01-03-2004, 11:14 AM

I'm 28 and am going back this summer. It feels strange but if you look around the campus there are a lot of people our age running around. I'm sure not all of them are professors. What are you thinking of going for?

Tala · 01-03-2004, 11:16 AM

I started college again two years ago after being out of school for 2 years. I already had an English degree, but wanted to do something else.

Go figure, now I'm putting the English degree to work. Heh.

Fletch XXX · 01-03-2004, 11:22 AM

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Originally posted by Armed & Hammered
I'm 28 and am going back this summer. It feels strange but if you look around the campus there are a lot of people our age running around. I'm sure not all of them are professors. What are you thinking of going for?

To be honest, the reason I didnt grad the first time is because I have never gone to college for a degree or any trade.

I took classes blindly for like 3 years hahah

But now, I have found myself obsessed with the history of man, politics, philosophy, same old same old, no plan just the craving of knowledge on subjects, and even the debates and discussions of them.

I used to love arguing about shit in class with other people, and somehow I think the reason some of us post on message boards is becayuse of that same desire, yet we do it from home and instead of an academic atmosphere.

I even miss literature classes heheh

nap · 01-03-2004, 11:28 AM

in at least half of my classes over the past 2 years i've had people well over 23. it's not that big of a deal to be 25+ and attending classes. i'm still loving the college life because every year there are plenty of people to meet. good luck

Head · 01-03-2004, 11:32 AM

Iwas 25 when i went back! You'll learn something for sure. You just want to meet all that yonge pussy!

DTK · 01-03-2004, 11:42 AM

Hey Fletch, I'm pretty much in the same boat. Did 3 years at UC Santa Cruz & dropped about 10 years ago. I do agree very much with what Mike said about one's attitude being different when you return to school later in life - you're there because you want to be there as opposed to doing it just because you're "supposed to" or whatever.

I've been doing my homework (pun intended) on returning for a while now and have found some interesting stuff. The nearest university is an hour + away on a good day, so that's really not an option. What I found is that there are some "real" universities that have jumped on the distance learning wagon in a big way.

Washington State seems to have the most offerings in terms of degrees and classes offered. Likewise, even some pretty prestigious schools like Duke, DePaul and St Mary's (in Moraga) offer degrees which are 90-100% offsite coursework.

loverboy · 01-03-2004, 12:22 PM

its not yet too late for everything. if you feel that certain portion
of your life is not complete, then take control of it. im sure you
wont regret at the end. goodluck

Honeyslut · 01-03-2004, 12:50 PM

Yes, I have wanted to go back the last 5 years. I have over 80 units and really need to finish up. I have a habit of taking what I want to learn though.. hehehehe

BigFish · 01-03-2004, 12:55 PM

I think you're going back for all the wrong reasons. You can "read" about "the history of man" for FREE by searching credible .edu sites or visiting your local library. that just leaves debate & discussion. So you're willing to pay high tuition, parking fees and also take graded mid-terms just to debate with other "students"?

Fletch XXX · 01-03-2004, 12:58 PM

Yeah thats the reason I want to go, to debate with other people. (sarcasm)

Come on people think past the bend.

I have been supporting myself (since 19) and working from home for over 4 years now. I feel like taking some classes, theres no 'wrong reasons.'

Chichio · 01-03-2004, 01:04 PM

Yep, I went back to school in 2003 after 5 years away. I'm only about 20 credits away from a degree so I thought I'd just finish it up. I am still working full time too so it's a bit of a bitch getting up all early and what not. I felt it was something I should just get out of the way while I'm young enough to hang with the freakish hours. School can be fun plus that's where all the hotties are.

CDSmith · 01-03-2004, 01:13 PM

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Originally posted by Fletch XXX
Yeah thats the reason I want to go, to debate with other people. (sarcasm)

Come on people think past the bend.

I have been supporting myself (since 19) and working from home for over 4 years now. I feel like taking some classes, theres no 'wrong reasons.'

Absolutely. Back in 97 when I injured my back at work, I looked around for some sort of courses or retraining etc, because I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to continue working a physically stressful job at the hospital..... and I was right. I found a course that taught basic computing skills as well as other useful employment skills and I found I really enjoyed it. One of the best decisions I ever made was to go back to school, and frankly I wouldn't be here today if not for that course. I was 34 at the time.

I've been thinking lately of taking some more courses, not sure what in though. Back in high school I wasn't the greatest student, didn't have the focus.... but back in that course 5-6 years ago I found I really enjoyed the work and the studying for some reason.

smproduction · 01-03-2004, 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by Fletch XXX
I really think by the end of this year I will be back in college.

I think your choice is the best one

inthestars · 01-03-2004, 02:21 PM

I have my degree in CS, but have thought of going back for nursing, just because it is not the sort of job that can be offshored. If you are going back for something medical, I think it's worth it, but if you are going back for a major in liberal arts or even business, I'd really reconsider because those degrees are a dime a dozen.

If I were a kid starting fresh, I'd go for pharmacy, because the starting salary is just totally insane (well over 50k a year).

corvette · 01-03-2004, 02:23 PM

fletch, when is your bday? i turn 28 on 5-28

AWC · 01-03-2004, 02:27 PM

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Originally posted by triumph
I have a B. S. in Business, but I really want to go back and get my MBA, just for the fuck of it!

lots of BS Business on this board

tootie · 01-03-2004, 02:48 PM

I'll be 28 in February and I've been thinking about going back to school for a long time. I'd love to go, but I think I need to wait until my kids get a little older.

nofx · 01-03-2004, 02:50 PM

I'm starting back up Jan 12th, I sat out the 1st semester.

Fletch XXX · 01-03-2004, 03:50 PM

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Originally posted by inthestars
I have my degree in CS, but have thought of going back for nursing, just because it is not the sort of job that can be offshored. If you are going back for something medical, I think it's worth it, but if you are going back for a major in liberal arts or even business, I'd really reconsider because those degrees are a dime a dozen.

If I were a kid starting fresh, I'd go for pharmacy, because the starting salary is just totally insane (well over 50k a year).

im not going for any degree to get a job.

in my eyes all degrees are wothless since i wont be using it to pay my bills.

i just feel like taking some classes, this isnt a career move.

i make more than 50k without a degree hahaha

phogirl69 · 01-03-2004, 04:06 PM

Hey, I'm going back to school too starting full-time this semester. I'm 25

but I look extremely young for my age, everyone I meet thinks that I'm a 18 yr old freshman just starting in school.

I haven't been back to school for 6 yrs, mainly because I left home when I was 18 and had to work full-time to support myself and it was too hard for me to work and go to school at the same time.

For some reason I feel that I'm a lot more "smarter" than when I was younger, I feel like I absorb information easier and 100% attentive in class, when I was in high school I used to always fall asleep in class and my mind used to drift off to la-la land...

I took a class last semester just to get back in the swing of things and I got an A+! And it's also fun to get hit on by tons of young 18 yr old boys, it's good for my self esteem!! Plus it adds structure to my life, gives me a reason to wake up a certain time, and that makes me organize my time and plan my schedule better.

myjah · 01-03-2004, 04:08 PM

i took a few years off and then went back. i only took a few classes at a time to get used to it again. you can never get enough education under your belt. enroll and enjoy! it's a great decision!

- AFN - · 01-03-2004, 06:36 PM

Try Community College then transfer out to 4 year university to finish your bachelors.

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Originally posted by Fletch XXX
Any of you people that have been in college once for a few years, and have now been out for like 8 years (like me) thinking about going back?

Maybe its the new year, a surge of motivation, whatever, but lately I am finding myself craving going back to school. For whatever reasons, but just wanted to see if any other 27+ year olds are feeling the same way.

Im gonna be 28 in 6 months and am really considering jumping back in school in addition to maintaining what I am doing etc... I can only see positive and good things about this decision, yet somehow I find myself holding on to not having to get up at a certain time, or be anywhere at a certain time for that matter. Almost as if I am holding on to the lazy life of working from home.

Anyone else?

I really think by the end of this year I will be back in college.

01-03-2004, 10:57 AM	#1
Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	Going Back To School Any of you people that have been in college once for a few years, and have now been out for like 8 years (like me) thinking about going back? Maybe its the new year, a surge of motivation, whatever, but lately I am finding myself craving going back to school. For whatever reasons, but just wanted to see if any other 27+ year olds are feeling the same way. Im gonna be 28 in 6 months and am really considering jumping back in school in addition to maintaining what I am doing etc... I can only see positive and good things about this decision, yet somehow I find myself holding on to not having to get up at a certain time, or be anywhere at a certain time for that matter. Almost as if I am holding on to the lazy life of working from home. Anyone else? I really think by the end of this year I will be back in college. __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me

01-03-2004, 10:59 AM	#2
Mike AI Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Elysian Fields Posts: 3,624	Few thing to think about. People who go back to college at an older age tend to take it more serious and do better acidemically. The other thing think about is, college coeds!! Mmmmm That is one thing I miss about college, the abudence of young, attractive females going to class in cut-off shorts and halter tops in the spring. I say definately go back.... If I could, I would!! __________________ Make big money on your Domains! Why wait 40 days to get paid with the other guys? Parked.com pays the most for your traffic, and cuts checks twice a month!

01-03-2004, 11:08 AM	#8
zzgundamnzz Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,102	Going to sign back up on Monday I feel odd though like I don't belong in college __________________

01-03-2004, 11:11 AM	#13
chowda Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Gooch city Posts: 9,527	going back to finish my bachlors at concordia going to get a cert at mcgill and doing the canadian securities course fun eh? __________________ Someone finds you... 2007 PS: Nationalnet is the best host I've ever had. And i tried alot of them.

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Babaganoosh ♥♥♥ Likes Hugs ♥♥♥ Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: /home Posts: 15,841	I'm 28 and am going back this summer. It feels strange but if you look around the campus there are a lot of people our age running around. I'm sure not all of them are professors. What are you thinking of going for? __________________ I like pie.

01-03-2004, 11:01 AM	#3
Ross Ik ben een aap Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Traffic Force Towers, Canada! Posts: 18,874	I went to college for one year and realised it wasn't for me. I don't like to constantly study, I prefer to have fun. I do wanna go back but only to a night class. I want to learn Car Mechanics, I love messing around with my car. I won't do it as a living tho, just a hobby!

01-03-2004, 11:03 AM	#5
triumph Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,433	I have a B. S. in Business, but I really want to go back and get my MBA, just for the fuck of it!

01-03-2004, 11:07 AM	#7
Rictor Old Timer Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 12,208	I have my degree already but if I ever get motivated, I'd like to go back for my masters and doctorate.

01-03-2004, 11:10 AM	#12
nathan_f Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Think of me as Chomsky with dick jokes. Posts: 3,983	Do it man! I'm currently supporting myself and my wife, while putting her through school. Once she graduates (3+ more years), I'm going to go back to school. I did was wasted money at a shitty business college a few years back, got me my current job though. so I guess I can't complain.

01-03-2004, 11:16 AM	#15
Tala Fucked if I know Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Do you have a flag? Posts: 23,368	I started college again two years ago after being out of school for 2 years. I already had an English degree, but wanted to do something else. Go figure, now I'm putting the English degree to work. Heh. __________________ ICQ: 11120676 \| Google: mindcrime \| Skype: suitemindcrime\|E-Mail: mindcrime AT gmail.com\|PR girl with great writing skills for hire!!!! Contact me to work for YOU!\|TECHIEMEDIA? 24/7 support from some of the best techs in the biz. Tell Jim that I sent you.

01-03-2004, 11:28 AM	#17
nap Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: midwest Posts: 2,765	in at least half of my classes over the past 2 years i've had people well over 23. it's not that big of a deal to be 25+ and attending classes. i'm still loving the college life because every year there are plenty of people to meet. good luck

01-03-2004, 11:32 AM	#18
Head Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Starship Enterprise Posts: 8,278	Iwas 25 when i went back! You'll learn something for sure. You just want to meet all that yonge pussy! __________________

01-03-2004, 11:42 AM	#19
DTK Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The 510 Posts: 4,545	Hey Fletch, I'm pretty much in the same boat. Did 3 years at UC Santa Cruz & dropped about 10 years ago. I do agree very much with what Mike said about one's attitude being different when you return to school later in life - you're there because you want to be there as opposed to doing it just because you're "supposed to" or whatever. I've been doing my homework (pun intended) on returning for a while now and have found some interesting stuff. The nearest university is an hour + away on a good day, so that's really not an option. What I found is that there are some "real" universities that have jumped on the distance learning wagon in a big way. Washington State seems to have the most offerings in terms of degrees and classes offered. Likewise, even some pretty prestigious schools like Duke, DePaul and St Mary's (in Moraga) offer degrees which are 90-100% offsite coursework.

01-03-2004, 12:22 PM	#20
loverboy When it rains, it pours Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 20,609	its not yet too late for everything. if you feel that certain portion of your life is not complete, then take control of it. im sure you wont regret at the end. goodluck

01-03-2004, 12:50 PM	#21
Honeyslut Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Ass Valley, Ca Posts: 6,436	Yes, I have wanted to go back the last 5 years. I have over 80 units and really need to finish up. I have a habit of taking what I want to learn though.. hehehehe __________________ http://nakedlunchnews.comWhat's up ? Naked Lunch News !

01-03-2004, 12:55 PM	#22
BigFish Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: United States of America Posts: 1,159	I think you're going back for all the wrong reasons. You can "read" about "the history of man" for FREE by searching credible .edu sites or visiting your local library. that just leaves debate & discussion. So you're willing to pay high tuition, parking fees and also take graded mid-terms just to debate with other "students"?

01-03-2004, 12:58 PM	#23
Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	Yeah thats the reason I want to go, to debate with other people. (sarcasm) Come on people think past the bend. I have been supporting myself (since 19) and working from home for over 4 years now. I feel like taking some classes, theres no 'wrong reasons.' __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me

01-03-2004, 01:04 PM	#24
Chichio Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,467	Yep, I went back to school in 2003 after 5 years away. I'm only about 20 credits away from a degree so I thought I'd just finish it up. I am still working full time too so it's a bit of a bitch getting up all early and what not. I felt it was something I should just get out of the way while I'm young enough to hang with the freakish hours. School can be fun plus that's where all the hotties are. __________________ Exclusive Asian Content Program - FlyHighCash

01-03-2004, 02:21 PM	#27
inthestars Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California Posts: 2,021	I have my degree in CS, but have thought of going back for nursing, just because it is not the sort of job that can be offshored. If you are going back for something medical, I think it's worth it, but if you are going back for a major in liberal arts or even business, I'd really reconsider because those degrees are a dime a dozen. If I were a kid starting fresh, I'd go for pharmacy, because the starting salary is just totally insane (well over 50k a year).

01-03-2004, 02:23 PM	#28
corvette Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: scottsdale Posts: 7,880	fletch, when is your bday? i turn 28 on 5-28 __________________ If you need a good company for check writing services, then check out checkissuing, and for webhosting, check out Phoenix NAP

01-03-2004, 02:48 PM	#30
tootie Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Planet Earp Posts: 6,041	I'll be 28 in February and I've been thinking about going back to school for a long time. I'd love to go, but I think I need to wait until my kids get a little older. __________________

01-03-2004, 02:50 PM	#31
nofx Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Virgin Mary's womb Posts: 16,826	I'm starting back up Jan 12th, I sat out the 1st semester. __________________ Often times I wonder why There's love and hate, theres live or die. When sickness comes I must decide: When feelings go, theres suicide.

01-03-2004, 04:06 PM	#33
phogirl69 Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,330	Hey, I'm going back to school too starting full-time this semester. I'm 25 but I look extremely young for my age, everyone I meet thinks that I'm a 18 yr old freshman just starting in school. I haven't been back to school for 6 yrs, mainly because I left home when I was 18 and had to work full-time to support myself and it was too hard for me to work and go to school at the same time. For some reason I feel that I'm a lot more "smarter" than when I was younger, I feel like I absorb information easier and 100% attentive in class, when I was in high school I used to always fall asleep in class and my mind used to drift off to la-la land... I took a class last semester just to get back in the swing of things and I got an A+! And it's also fun to get hit on by tons of young 18 yr old boys, it's good for my self esteem!! Plus it adds structure to my life, gives me a reason to wake up a certain time, and that makes me organize my time and plan my schedule better.

01-03-2004, 04:08 PM	#34
myjah Back in the harbor Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 11,482	i took a few years off and then went back. i only took a few classes at a time to get used to it again. you can never get enough education under your belt. enroll and enjoy! it's a great decision! __________________ VP of Marketing AVN Media Network Skype: AVNJill [email protected]