Going to college after age 40 

Thank you for sharing your experience. I turned 48 in August and started back to college 2 days later! I only had one college credit that transferred. I’ve been a substitute teacher for 12 years and decided to go back so I can teach full time. I’m excited about my journey. One of my students is actually in my English class.

Hi Dear! I am 39 and have just earned a master’s degree in Legal Studies from ASU. I had some people that had told me negative things about me going to school before. I have five children, ages from six to fifteen years old. If anyone is reading my post, please don’t let others discourage you. You want to go back, go for it! We live only once. I promise you can do it!!!

Well I just got my associated degree(class of 2012) and now I'm working on my bachelors and I'm 36. School is so much more easier to me nowadays and it seems like I can handle it much better along with life.

I am 52 years old. I am a registered nurse. I went back to school for my bachelor of science in nursing last year. I hope to finish my last few classes in 2014. Your words really help. Thank you

Your video is very inspiring. I`m 43 and have decided to go back and get my bachelors degree. It is encouraging to see that I am not alone .I plan to go to law school eventually.

I rather go back to school at any age and go for my dreams instead of staying stuck somewhere like jobs we are not really happy in .

Hello Marsha, I've been looking for a while for a channel that discusses mature women going back to college. When I came across your channel I was so happy to hear your story! I too am a 40 plus year old woman who went back to college to pursue a new career after being fired from a job that wasn't rewarding nor satisfying! It's been very difficult to fix family and friends into this equation. I'm graduating Spring of 2015 with my undergrad degree in Social Welfare, and will be applying for the MSW program in hopes of becoming a Social Worker...Thanks for this video, you are awesome :) Oh yeah I'm a new subscriber to your channel.

I’m 47 and now my son is 16 so I’m going back to finish my bachelors in Business & Marketing! 2 years to go!

I'm 44 years old & when I told my sisters & mom , their reaction was very discouraging :-(

IM SO INSPIRED BY THIS VIDEO! I LOVE IT. THANK YOU SO MUCH

Thank you! I am a mom of young one and dream constantly of working in healthcare. I am so encouraged by your video. I was down about it bc I won't be able to go back to school for another 10 years bc we homeschool our kids. You are amazing and an inspiration. Thank you.

Thank you for making this video, Marsha! It is very encouraging as I am 40 and looking into going back to school. I am nervous and question myself, but I feel ready to challenge myself and set an example for my children.

So glad I found this guy and 38 and literally want to go back to school to get into social work I have a half credit to transfer from back in the day community college thank you for the inspiration

Thank you MJ--what a wonderful soul you are, thank you for doing this! I need it! I did a search for this on RU-vid, there you were! I am 45 and want to go back to school, then grad school. I have 63 units toward my BA. Your insight is very helpful. I am up for the challenge, but don't know if I can get enough financial aide or if I could quit work...I have a family too. Keep letting us know of your progress and how you do it!!! Thanks. :)

I needed this... Thank you

I bet you have helped many people take their first step towards their dreams/true passion, good for you !

You are SO INSPIRATIONAL! YOU GOT THIS!

Thank you for this inspiring video. I decided to go back to college at the age of 30, started working the moment I was old enough to legally do so in what turned out to be a job I hate (with a passion). Yes it's a challenge but I think having to do even one more year in that job I hated was even more of a challenge. Women like you are an inspiration for others, it gave me courage. The very best of luck to you Marsha!

Thank You Marsha, I am 47 years old with less than a yr of college credits and 10 years military experience active. I'm considering returning to college the voc rehab program through the VA. I must say that's a very scary thing at my age, but I'm trying to stay positive.

Thank you for this, very inspirational story. Congratulations and well done on all your hard work!

you are amazing, I am 28 and I decide to go back to school too its not the same but still good. you know the saying "it's never too late to get an education''. I hope and pray that you do your best. good luck!

This is very inspiring, thank you!! I'm 38 and considering going to college for the first time! It's a daunting thought, so thank you for helping make it seem more like a real possibility!!

Thank you so much for sharing. Im starting over at the same age as well. I appreciate your honesty about the process.

Your video was just what I needed! I am seriously considering going back to college for a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. I'm nervous and scared, but this is something that I've wanted to do for a long time. Thanks so much for sharing your experience!

I love you story very refresh, I got 48 and I am in my second year, and is very hard, but is good to know that other people did that all ready, good look.

Crecre120, thank you for your response! I was extremely nervous before enrolling too. I had to tell myself to take one step at at time and not to over-think it. It worked for me - almost 6 years later I have completed a BA in psychology and a Masters in Social Work. The new school year is about to begin, I hope you have enrolled ;) Wishing you the best!!!

Wow! I know this is an older video but THANK YOU!!! This means so much to me. It's so encouraging to know that it's ok to continue my education. I'm almost 36 and will begin working on my bachelor's degree in sociology. I hope to eventually get a master's degree in couseling and begin a career as a education guidance counselor. From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU and God Bless You!!

Thank you for sharing your inspiring story!

Love your video,very very motivation...I have a couple of credits from a comm college I'm 41 and im really considering going back to finish,great inspirational vid 👍

So proud of you! Congratulations on your achievements. I’m 46 and considering 6 years of college to realize my dream of becoming an Architect. It will then be 4 more years to become licensed, am I crazy? I wish you success and an abundant life.

This video is very encouraging. After I graduated last year (2014) with my bachelor's degree, I knew that I wanted to pursue my masters but was unsure of how I was going to do it--in class or online. I really don't have the energy to physically attend, (due to the demands of my job) but I still want to earn my masters degree. I'm a little nervous about the online classes but I'm going to give it a try. Seeing you accomplish yours is enough motivation for me. I'm sure by now you've graduated (smile) so "CONGRATS TO YOU!"...........oh yeah, I'm also 45 and a mother of 3 and grandmother of 2! (wink)!!

Thank you for sharing this video. I am 45 and have been researching what I might go to school for. That is the hard part right now. I went to Cosmetology school and only did hair for a year. My passion for years has been fitness, but I don't think personal training is my desire (sales side of the job). I stay home with grade school kids and I need and want to do it now. Thanks again.

Thank you for this 🙏🏼❤️

Thank you for sharing your story.

Thanks for the motivation. I’m a 39 year old high school dropout and I’ve decided to head to school for a bachelors (in Psychology!) at the minimum. I’m set on going, but feeling a lot of anxiety about it at my age, and you’ve eased some of that. Thank you sincerely.

wow,it's so great! i'm italian,but i live in the u.k. and i have decided to complete my exams (for my degree in pharmacy) after getting married,at 34..... good lucky to us all!

Thanks for this. I'm damn near 50 and going to go register for college for the first time in my life in 1 hour and 7 minutes. Nervous as hell, but watching your video has my courage up again. Better go get dressed. :)

Wow, inspiring! I did do the same thing. I went to a tech school. I’m so nervous about starting up again. I am no officially signed up and I have been having anxiety ever since. I’m praying and looking up to people like you to motivate me. Thank you for this video.

Hi AnthonyJ74 and thank you! I too had to keep encouraging myself that I'm not too old to be going back to school :). I think you will find people much older than you in your classes as I did. Besides that, time passes anyway whether you are in school or not; why not let it pass while you improve your future. I am very happy for you, let me know how things go.ttyl

Fantastic video! I'm a "non-traditional" student as well ... I went back at 33. I'm 37 now and almost done with my degree in marketing!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas. ....

Thank you for encouraging me i am going on 33 and will be sogning up for dpring semester. Your amazing

Thank you very much for sharing your story.....

I never went to school in my life but i am in college at the moment for consoling and have a lot of help in maths and English .Its never to late

Hi Dwayne & thanks for subscribing!! Congratulations on going back to school. It can be a challenge, but very much worth it. :)

Hi Marsha: I like your video. And I must say -- you look very young! I am 38, and I'm finally going to plow ahead and finish my college and, hopefully, go to graduate school in my early 40s. I have to keep telling myself that 40-45 is not old, because I sort of feel old at 38.

Thank you for your response Trevor! I encourage you to research what you enjoy and move forward in spite of your fear. Most of us encounter fear when stepping into the unknown, it's OK. I think you will find that it wasn't as difficult as you have built it up in your mind to be. I wish you well :) Blessings, Marsha AKA - Ms.MJ

I'm so inspired by your video

Thank you for the words of encouragement. I went back to school last year. I'm a sophomore this year at age 42. I have 1 child in highschool and two graduated. One in college and one waiting. I'm married and bartend for fast cash. I sometimes think I'm crazy, I feel so alone as I don't know anyone my age at University. Last year was easy, this year, so much harder. I'm a math and physics major with an Astronomy minor. I plan on grad school for masters and finally my Dr. I will work for NASA one day. It's just crazy. It nice to know there are other woman out there who have successfully achived school after 40. Thank you and any advice is appreciated cause I don't know how I'm doing this lol.

this is the channel I will definitely subscribe thank u so much

Very inspiring 😊

Going back to school after 40 is something that I did . I'm actually starting and I'm 45. It makes sense for me because I'm staying in the field that I'm in. So the networking part is mostly out of the way. I don't know that I'd recommend changing fields at 40 . It's a long time to reestablish yourself

I know you're putting this up mainly for women, but I watched it too. I'm a janitor and have been thinking about going back to school, but it's way intimidating. I'm glad that there are other folks around my age doing this too. Any suggestions as how to figure out what to go for, or at least finding out.

Thank you so much. I am 36 and applying to go to college next year and i was starting to talk myself out of it. Because of you i am now encouraged again. i really want to be an educated woman but was starting to think its too late but not anymore.

You are inspiring.

You are inspiring

Amazing! I just started a Masters program in August. I can relate to the school work schedule you had. We don’t have class webinars. I think that would lead to a greater sense of community. I guess you’re done now. I bet your graduation was a memory to cherish.

This is very inspiring for me. I am almost 35 and getting ready to get started on my AA and I want a MA in counseling/psy. How are you doing now? :)

Hi James Congratulations!! Yes, I agree, it is difficult, but so worth it! Keep it up & let us know periodically how things are going. Thank you for commenting. :)

wow you don't look forty I'm 29 I will be going back to school soon. I was looking for encouragement Thank You

Also, I would like to know what one takes to class these days. I constantly think back to the movie Legally Blond (2001) where Elle goes to class with her notebook and everyone else is using a laptop in class! I don't want to drag my laptop to class! haha

You are so welcome, Kimberly! I'm glad you found this video encouraging. Thanks for your comment. I will be posting another vid soon. :)

Did you finish? I am so happy for you. I am going back at 41 on the 19th. I am thinking of trying to somewhat vlog about it. I have about 20 hours from community college under my belt. I am taking 1 online course (History 2) and one on campus course (Texas Government). I was nervous to sign up for Math as I have no idea if I have lost those skills after 20 years!!! How did you do and what were your self doubts before attending?

Word of caution: choose your course of study wisely. A degree in Arts, Liberal Arts, Social Science, Psychology, Criminal justice, and any other related fields are a waste of time and money if you plan to use that degree to find work. Think about an Engineering Degree, or some type of Science, Technology or Medicine related field. This is not only where the money is, but more importantly, where the demand is. Go to any government human resource employment website; they are in desperate need of civil engineers, and an endless variety of technology related jobs. FYI.

Just came upon your video (from 6 years ago). I’m just embarking on this journey but with my Associates. Something I’ve always Wanted to accomplish however I’m scared out my wits.

I’m 48 year old been at my job 21 years and I’m thinking about going back to school

I am in the same boat. I chose a vocational school and their credits don't transfer. I will be starting over.

I feel as though as long as I don't plan on having kids, I can go back to school whenever I want (preferably before 30).

Hi Bridget & Thank you for subscribing! With so many schools having the option of taking courses online you can continue to be home with the kids and accomplish your goal of going back to school too. You can check out (online schools dot com) to see if you can find a school that suits your needs. Congratulations on your decision and good luck!!

You must have finished by now lol. Very encouraging video, but you don't look like 40 anyway. I will do my access than apply for Uni hopefully St Georges. I am planning to do Biomed science and go into med school in the second year. That's the plan and there is nothing or anybody who can change my mind about it. There is no limit when it comes to learning. Thanks for the nice video. By the way I have 7 kids lol

Thanks new subscribers!!!😊

Ensure the school is REGIONALLY accredited. This is the highest standard of education in the US. Typically, NATIONALLY accredited schools, such as vocational and tech schools, inhibit you from transferring credits. Reputable schools are regionally accredited. I'm an admissions counselor with 11 years experience.

Oh by the way i am now 47. Trying to finish school and i have some support from my husband and children. But often i feel so alone so i pray often for courage and strength and motivation

Thanks for the encouragement. I a looking to go back, but I have some questions about getting prepared financially. I have a small savings and wanted to know if I would have to use that when applying for financial aid.

I'm 41, work full time, single and I've been wanting to go back to school, but then my mom had terminal cancer, my dad had a quadruple bypass then when I thought things were stable so I could try again my dad had 2 strokes back to back so now he's completely dependent on me so I don't think I can go back to school now. It sucks. But I don't even know what I would want to major in. I've bounced from military to fire department to sheriff's department so I really don't know what I'd want to do or what I should go for. I don't know anything really about the private job sector.

I’m 33 in school getting my AAS in HVAC and I feel awesome.

Hello i think i had talk to you before. But i am in my 7th semester coming up this May4,2016. I will be finished with my Associated Applied Science degree in Office Management Technology program. Office Management. I am proud of my self so far i have contiue to keep a 3.00-4.00GPA up to present. I am about to take my first online class, 21stcentury office proceduers. I am afraid do you have any tips?

thank you i am italian and i didn't find anything like you said. i m 42 years old and i want to do the same

I'm 40 this year and am going back to college. I wasn't on track the first time fresh out of high school and did terrible! So those fears of failure are always in the back of my mind. Did you experience that at all? Thanks for the video

I'm 34 year old today I went to Bronx Community college in the Bronx. I felt so nervous because my age and also because my English is not so good I was really nervous I'm not sure if I can make it. Your story inspire me a lot I have three girls one is 15 , one is 13 and the little one is four I raise my three girls working as a child care provider gave me the opportunity to spend time with my daughters and family at the same time make money. Should I start school that's the question that I have in my mind? And sorry if I make a lot of mistakes but little by little and learning more English.

I am 33 and what to get my master's. It's already been 10 years I have finished my bachelor's. I m earning quite well , but I feel there is something more to get done. I feel anxious of myself and fear people's judgement. I feel scared and overwhelmed.

Hi hun, your video is inspiring. I'm also pursuing my degree in psychology. Now that you've gotten your masters, did you get your dream job?.

Hi love, very helpful video. I'd like to talk to you abou my plan pursuing future education in law

I had people tell me how I am too old to go back to college. I just turned 57 years old and I want to go back and finish my degree. I'm only a sophomore This young lady told me (while sitting in my math class) that I should drop out of Kent State University and go to a vocational school and learn a trade. She said that I was too old. I got upset. I want to finish college. Even my family is against me.

I am 58 never graduate always try to go back to class but always fail to continue I need help can you do so thank and God bless.

I am considering going back to school. I am 41. I'm in the IT field, and right now it's just not fulfilling to me. I have done most of my core requirements in the CUNY schools. Some people would say since I've been in the IT field for ten years I should just stick with it but maybe I'm burned out, I don't know. Anyone have any suggestions?

how is the degree going? were you able to reach the goal you wanted or did the goal open up different opportunities than what you were originally achieving?

How do I contact you. I live in Australia

this is the field I want to get in from I was a little girl

Hi I'm going back to school at age 36. I have a 3 yr. Old and I want to be a social worker. Would love to chat with you you. I'm taking summer courses, they start this Tuesday. I'm so excited but nervous. I'm taking 3 courses. It's my math that I'm scared of I've got to start at 098. I do however already have 18 hours that transferred from 2002. Would very much like to chat.

Hello at 49 I don't know where to start

I'm 38 and scared to go back.

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You look soooo young. No older than 30.

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Thank you for sharing your inspiring story!

thank you i am italian and i didn't find anything like you said. i m 42 years old and i want to do the same