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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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👴👵 States Offer Free or Low-Cost Classes for Older Adults (AARP Article)
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Free or Cheap College Courses for Older Adults in All 50 States.
There are plenty of reasons to go back to school, even if it's been years or even decades since you last set foot in a classroom. You can pick up new job skills, learn a new language or simply dive into a subject — art, music, psychology, basket weaving — that has always fascinated you. Perhaps the best reason of all? It's free (or less costly) for older residents of every state and Washington, D.C., to take college courses.
A few common caveats: Older would-be students, in some states starting as young as 50, can typically join a college class only when space permits. That means you have to wait until at least the first day to know if you secured a spot. Whether you can get credit for the course or only audit the class varies by state and school. Also, in many states just tuition is covered. So older students might still need to pony up for books and fees. But even that's a relatively small price to pay to keep your mind sharp and your skill set current.
Check out the free or low-cost opportunities for lifelong learners in your state. [There is a list of states in this article].
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Discussion: Heading Back To School Age 50+.
ANY TIPS for those of us who would like to do what YOU HAVE DONE? 🤔
And CONGRATS!!! 💃💃💃
Thanks,
Nicole 👵
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https://videos.aarp.org/detail/video/6328274508112/aarp-50-education-comebacker:-michelle-cyrus
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https://states.aarp.org/virginia/curious-minds-go-back-to-school
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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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(4/15/24) @ka16325833 so good to get an update and CONGRATS!!!
Nicole 👵
[*** @ka16325833 wrote: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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(4/12/24) CONGRATS @SuzanneG427647 !!!
Nicole 👵
[*** SUZANNE @SuzanneG427647 wrote: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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(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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(4/29/24) GOOD FOR YOU @LizS378813 !!! 💃💃💃 Please enjoy yourself, you deserve it.
Nicole 👵
[*** LIZ @LizS378813 wrote: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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(3/22/24) @bg96111913 , are you all finished or still in school? 🤔 Your post is an INSPIRATION!!!
Nicole 👵
[*** @bg96111913 wrote:I am. Looking forward to a second grad school go round starting this month. Would love to hear from others also on this journey. ***]
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