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Is 26 or 27 to old to to back to school?
Asked by Beth
I want to become maybe like a medical assistant, then maybe a nurse, but is it too late to do so?
Asked by Beth
I want to become maybe like a medical assistant, then maybe a nurse, but is it too late to do so?
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Not at all. My sister just turned 50 and went back to college 2 years ago and graduates next semester with honors.
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Answered by NuckinFutz
Not at all. My sister just turned 50 and went back to college 2 years ago and graduates next semester with honors.
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Answered by NuckinFutz
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Nope!
Answered by KJ
Answered by KJ
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No, but it's too old to consider asking your parents to pay for it.
Answered by Lori K
Answered by Lori K
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You're NEVER too old to go back to school!!!
Answered by FaZizzle
Answered by FaZizzle
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Your never too old for an education.
Answered by esbutch
Answered by esbutch
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No. Do it!
Answered by Moondog
Answered by Moondog
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No,never. there was a guy who started stufying to be a doctor at 38.
its too late when youre dead
Answered by Roger L
Answered by Roger L
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No Way!!!!! People are living into their late 80's you got time for 2 more careers in that time frame.
Answered by CandyCane76073
Answered by CandyCane76073
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It's never too late. My mother went back at sixty. Learning should never end.
Answered by Maria
Answered by Maria
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no, its never too late and you'll find that when and if you go back you will see people of all ages.
Answered by kat
Answered by kat
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26 no, 27 yes!
Sorry, that was a joke. You are never too old to go back to school.
Answered by Moose
Answered by Moose
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I went to law school at 34, and there were some students who were over 20 years older than me. You're at a great age to return to school.
Answered by mcmufin
Answered by mcmufin
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No way. I go to school with people in their 40s and 50s. Also the average age at my university is about 25.
Answered by midget_ent
Answered by midget_ent
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Never, I still in school, and from what I see there a lot of student and teacher in their 30 who look fine.
Answered by 6344
Answered by 6344
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depends on where you want to go afterwards. Some careers must be started early, such as air traffic control, which cuts off recruitment at somewhere around 31 yrs of age.l guess they want lifers.
Answered by laban_johnson
Answered by laban_johnson
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NOOOO. I am a Nationally Certified Medical Assistant, I went at 18. However, my mother attended and graduated with me. She was 40 yrs old. She did great and now has worked in the field for 5 yrs, doing a mighty fine job, I might add. Not only that, but there were people even older than my mom in our class alone, and a lot of people your age. Do it! You'll be glad you did. Good Luck!!!!
Answered by Tina W
Answered by Tina W
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4weeks ago on the news an 85yr old was going to graduate with a law degree
Answered by siaosi
Answered by siaosi
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It's never, ever too late to go to school! I recently saw a 90+ year old woman who graduated from U.C. Berkeley. She is proof that you can always go back to school and get your degree. You should definitely return to school, maybe meet with a counselor so that they can evaluate your units and see where you stand and give you a roadmap to follow so that you finish on time. You should also apply for the federal grants which you can do through FAFSA. Good luck!
Answered by Curious1
Answered by Curious1
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NO.. u r still young..
one of the mny good things about this country is ...IS NEVER TOO LATE TO GO TO SCHOOL AND ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS....
y did u say 26 or 27..u don't know u'r age???
well good luck in school (i heard there's a demand for medical assistents)...
Answered by Emma
Answered by Emma
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It's never too late! I had an eighty-year-old woman in my Psychology course one semester.
Answered by SpringMorning
Answered by SpringMorning
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Hell no! If you won't to go back, go back there is no age limit. but I would recommend go straight to nursing. That is where all the money is. Im a surgical tech and I wish I would have went back and some day I will, but nurses in the Operating room have got it made. We do more than them and they make more money than we do. don't wait any longer do it for yourself. hope that helps. being a nurse in the O.R. is something to think about>
Answered by mommabear
Answered by mommabear
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you're never too old to start learning. don't let your age sway you away from getting an education.
Answered by crzy
Answered by crzy
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It is never too late to go back, I returned to college after 30 years, yep at 48 went back to finish my BS in Business Administration, and graduated with honors. Was it hard Yes, was it worth it? Hell yes if for nothing else my sense of accomplishment. You are never to old to better yourself, go back follow that dream and accomplish, when you are 40 you will look back and know you did the right thing. Good luck to you, you can do it.
Answered by Pengy
Answered by Pengy
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It often takes us a while to figure out what we want to be when we grow up!!
Go back & become a nurse - Personally, I prefer someone who has some "real life" experience!
Best of luck!
Answered by tigglys
Answered by tigglys
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No.
Answered by golden sephiroth
Answered by golden sephiroth
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NEVER too late! I went back to school in my 30's after bartending for 15 years, and now I have a thriving career and my own company!
Answered by Sunny
Answered by Sunny
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Never too old to go into nursing. In case you haven't heard,there's a huge shortage of nurses in the US and it's getting worse. A lot of colleges are interested in people your age-you may be more serious and dedicated than someone fresh out of high school.
Answered by crispy
Answered by crispy
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No, it's not too old; go for it. You may have more discipline and motivation than those younger than you. Your life experiences will definitely help as a medical assistant or a nurse. You are more likely to be able to relate better to different people.
Answered by Jay
Answered by Jay
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no, never!! um 27 and still at college because I have worked before to be able to pay the school expenses. Remember that you have at least half a century to live before you. Go for that!!! education has no age!!!
Answered by Nomimi
Answered by Nomimi
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I would go right to nursing school if that is your dream. It certainly isn't too late. My grandmother got her BA at 50 and my sister got her PhD at 55.
Answered by ginger
Answered by ginger
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You can never be too old for education. Education and learning is a lifelong process that never ends.
Answered by Veronica M
Answered by Veronica M
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It's never too late to go back to school.
Have you heard of the saying, "lifelong learning!"
Answered by SuBee
Answered by SuBee
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Of course it's not too late! But I would skip the medical assistant part and go right for your nursing degree. There are lots of scholarships and grants available for nursing students right now...go for it!
Answered by Edward R
Answered by Edward R
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