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going to grad school after age 50
Anyone else out there thinking this is the beginning, not the end? I'm researching grad school and dreaming about a new and fulfilling encore career. I'd like to hear your experiences. Did you do an in-person or an online program? Were you accepted by the other students even though you were older? What were the rewards and the challenges?
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It’s wonderful to hear you're thinking of pursuing grad school and an encore career! I believe it’s just the beginning too. I went through a similar journey and chose an online program for flexibility, which allowed me to balance work and family life. The age difference did cross my mind, but I was pleasantly surprised by how welcoming and inclusive my peers were, regardless of age. The main challenges were time management and keeping up with the pace, but the rewards—personal growth, a sense of accomplishment, and new career opportunities—made it all worthwhile. Best of luck on your journey!
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[8/10/24] CONGRATS Joyce @JoyceS920349 !!! 💃💃💃
Please keep us posted.
Thanks,
Nicole 👵 (Retirement Forum)
[JOYCE wrote: You post is 3 years old so I'm not sure if you are still interested, but state universities offer huge discounts/tuition waivers for older adults. I'm starting my M.A. degree studies for $75.00 for up to 12 credits per semester. I'm 67. ***]
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Here is a link to an inspirational article about folks who went back to school as an older adult
https://www.aarp.org/work/careers/people-who-switched-careers-after-50/
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MAY 2024.
1 comment (5/16/24) Hi @LizS378813 , how did your exams go? 🤔 And I bet you you are ENJOYING your Summer Break IF it has started!!! 💃💃💃
Thanks,
Nicole 👵
[*** LIZ @LizS378813 wrote 4/29/24:I took my Contracts Law II exam this morning. I have one more final exam and for my Property class next Monday morning at 9 am. My summer break begins. I will be finished with my first year of law school. I will start my second year in the middle of August. I am glad for the summer vacation. I want enjoy my summer vacation and do lots of fun things like GalaxyCon, which is largest comic book convention in Oklahoma and start on May 24th-26th. I worked hard this semester and want enjoy my time off. ***]
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I believe I did good on my finals. I am enjoying my vacation now. The comic book convention, Galaxycon is next Saturday. I am looking forward to it. August wiill begin my second year of law school. Law school is hard and won't say that it is not. It is doable. I am glad to have my first year of law finished.
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I am in Grad school at age 83. Many states allow you y to enter cost free in any program at no cost. You have to apply and be accepted just like anyone. I began in class and with Covid changed to on-line. Both were great. I was accepted and actually the professors appreciated my contributions. After all I was a primary source in a Masters Gerontology program! I loved every minute of class and interaction s!
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I decided to go for a master's of public affairs, with an emphasis in nonprofit organization management and policy. When Covid hit, we just switched to Zoom-based classes. Because of my state's program to let seniors earn university credits for very little money, I did not have to take out any loans and I graduated in May 2021. Similar to your experience @SuzanneG427647 , I also found that I was sometimes a resource (e.g., I was alive during the Civil Rights Era in the 1960s, etc.) and was accepted by the other students. The readings, and the discussions with other students--many in their 20s--were very helpful in understanding what is happening now, and the intellectual stimulation was energizing. Now, I'm contemplating applying for a doctoral program, or perhaps law school!
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APRIL 2024.
2 comments (4/10/24) @LizS378813 , do you plan to do MORE school when you finish in a few weeks? And thank you SO MUCH for your recent update!!!
Nicole 👵
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I took my Contracts Law II exam this morning. I have one more final exam and for my Property class next Monday morning at 9 am. My summer break begins. I will be finished with my first year of law school. I will start my second year in the middle of August. I am glad for the summer vacation. I want enjoy my summer vacation and do lots of fun things like GalaxyCon, which is largest comic book convention in Oklahoma and start on May 24th-26th. I worked hard this semester and want enjoy my time off.
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I plan on going this comic book convention that is coming 2 weeks after final exams. Then, I want see the Capital Building and visit down Oklahoma city. I want to visit the Native American Museum. There is the classical Music concern series in June and visit Fried Pie Factory in Ardmore
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MARCH 2024.
1 comment (3/22/24) CONGRATS @WendyM493688 💃💃💃
Nicole 👵
[*** WENDY @WendyM493688 wrote:I’m 55 and starting a Masters in Mental Health Counseling this fall. Go, us!! ***]
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I am 58 and on my 2nd semester of Grad School. In 2021 I received my online certification in ACE Data Science and Advanced Data Science. I did so well I decided to go for my Masters in Data Science. I was advised to go part time since I already work full time. The classes are completely online. It is very challenging and sometimes difficult. At times I felt like giving up but my fellow students always reminded me why I was there and told me never to give up. Yes at my age I felt awkward but few students are over 30 and our age. We are encouraged to collaborate and help each other when we have questions. This is how I made friends with the other fellow students. We communicate by zoom, whatsapp, slack, and sometimes a quick call or text. The challenges I have found is that most students are already doing some type of work in the field that I chose and have I no type of work experience in the field but what I've learned in school. At this age we do need to work a little more harder then when we were young but earning that "A" in the class and have students come to you for help, does pay off in the long run. I say is never too late to go back to school.
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I am 51 and took the November LSAT 2022. I got good score on the test and saw my test result on Wednesday. I just got done applying 8 law schools in Texas. I feel tired after filling out the school applications. I had wanting to go for 15 years and was held back due family and financial problems. It feels good to apply and give it a try. I did computer work for 26 years and decided it was time to change careers.
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Here is my latest update. I am 3 weeks away from finishing my first year in law school. It is hard, but fun at times. I would not look back. It is a part of my journey. I have final exams coming up starting next week in Legal Analysis II class.
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MARCH 2024.
1 comment (3/22/24) @LizS378813 , are you all finished or still in school? 🤔 Your post is an INSPIRATION!!!
Nicole 👵
[*** LIZ @LizS378813 wrote:I got an accepted to law school on Christmas day.. I receive my acceptance letter on Christmas Day and was shocked. This is my update. ***]
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I will be finished with my first year of law school in four weeks. I am getting my outlines together and preparing class every day. Law school is very hard. My first year was hard, but I managed to get the hard part of it.It is hard, but it is worth. I just got my first A a week ago. I put together for Legal Writing and Research II class my first appellate brief. It was hard to put together. I am going to be second year law student next semester if all goes well. I am going to ready study for the finals to make that happen.
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I am 57. When my youngest son graduated with his BS Degree I decided it was my turn to go for my Master and change career. At 56 I wanted to start slowly and to see if I could do it. I took an online ACE certification training in Data Science and continued for my Advance certification. Now in the fall I will begin my MS Degree in Data Science. Never too late.
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