Help talk me out of this...

Starscream · 09-27-2009, 09:09 AM

I just finished doing this. I graduated in 06 (took me a long time to do it this way), with three kids, a wife, and a full-time job. Wasn't fun, but it's not hard once you get a routine down. You will be rewarded greatly for going back. Just remember that it's not easy until you get the routine down.

captain53 · 09-27-2009, 09:24 AM

I can post with experience on this topic, I graduated with a B.S. in Economics and Finance in 1975 (yep I am on the far side of 50 and near side of 60) then graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 1995, 20 years to the day later with the addition of a wife and a kid.

I will just tell you the facts, it was very difficult not only for me but for the family because of the quiet/private time needed for study every single night and many weekends. I started off part time and realized after a year I would never finish that way so switched my life to full time student, just my experience but if at all possible that is the best way to do it for sure. It is a huge personal commitment for you and your entire family, you must have their fullest support, otherwise you just can't hardly do it.

The good side: it is very rewarding to say you did it when you finish and more education always opens new doors.

Skywalker · 09-27-2009, 10:23 AM

I was 32 when graduated with my BA, at the time I had three young children! I wouldn't be where I am now without the education!

At your age you will take things more seriously and the information will come easier to you! It will be a sacrifice now, but you will reap the rewards later in life!

09-27-2009, 09:09 AM	#1
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Help talk me out of this... I just finished doing this. I graduated in 06 (took me a long time to do it this way), with three kids, a wife, and a full-time job. Wasn't fun, but it's not hard once you get a routine down. You will be rewarded greatly for going back. Just remember that it's not easy until you get the routine down. __________________ Insert quote here.

09-27-2009, 09:24 AM	#2
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Help talk me out of this... I can post with experience on this topic, I graduated with a B.S. in Economics and Finance in 1975 (yep I am on the far side of 50 and near side of 60) then graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 1995, 20 years to the day later with the addition of a wife and a kid. I will just tell you the facts, it was very difficult not only for me but for the family because of the quiet/private time needed for study every single night and many weekends. I started off part time and realized after a year I would never finish that way so switched my life to full time student, just my experience but if at all possible that is the best way to do it for sure. It is a huge personal commitment for you and your entire family, you must have their fullest support, otherwise you just can't hardly do it. The good side: it is very rewarding to say you did it when you finish and more education always opens new doors.

09-27-2009, 10:23 AM	#3
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Help talk me out of this... I was 32 when graduated with my BA, at the time I had three young children! I wouldn't be where I am now without the education! At your age you will take things more seriously and the information will come easier to you! It will be a sacrifice now, but you will reap the rewards later in life! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!