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Rank: Frosh
Joined: 1/3/2011
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I am a 48 year with over 20 years of management experience, and a university degree from the 80's, but who, however,need to return to College. Due to the present economy I have not been able to find a job in my field so I am returning to school to improve my qualifications. I would love to know if there are any other MATURE students out there who wouldn't mind sharing their experiences of returning to a post high school atmosphere. I never thought I would have attempted this, but should have done it 20 years ago. Now I just want to know how best to fit in. Any advice?
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Rank: Frosh
Joined: 12/28/2010
Posts: 6
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my advice.. don't worry about it, just focus on the work! that's what you're there for anyways
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Rank: Frosh
Joined: 1/8/2011
Posts: 6
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I have also returned to college as a mature student, I am in my second year. My advice is most importantly to be yourself. It is also important to recognize that you have a unique perspective to share with the students, but you can also learn alot from them too.
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Rank: Frosh  Joined: 1/19/2011 Posts: 1
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I have returned to university after many years in the work force, and now at 40 am working towards a degree on a full time basis, and balancing family. While there are other mature students in my program, and a few even older than me, it personally took me a little while to fit in. That is probably because I am more shy and quiet. This was not a big deal because there are so many people returning to university and college now, its becoming the norm. I am so pleased I m doing this. Go for it and don't worry about anything, it will all come together for you- just perservere! Education is something you can never go wrong with!
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Rank: Frosh
Joined: 1/29/2011
Posts: 5
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post scondar institutions are usally filled with poeple of all ages so it's not that big of a deal, honestly. my siblings have people onear their 60's in their classes and no one even looks twice, cause it normal.
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Rank: Frosh
Joined: 1/30/2011
Posts: 5
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I am going back to school, because I am ready for a change. I don't believe that a person is ever too "old" to learn something new.
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Rank: Student Body President
Joined: 3/3/2010
Posts: 9,774
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I did it at 26. Now I'm 30 in my last year and it feels weird, but I'm more wise. I see people in their early 20's who freak when they don't get that "A". Having worked before, I can tell you that once you get out in your career, all your "A" and "honors" mean nothing if you can't do your job properly and produce results. **Shields**
Accepted:
University of Toronto: Social Sciences + Vic One (Pearson Stream)
Carleton University: Honours Science
University of British Columbia: Arts
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Rank: Frosh  Joined: 1/31/2011 Posts: 9
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I'm going to 2nd a few of the previous responses to just be yourself and go for it! It's so common now and it's commendable to take whatever risks are necessary (and within reason :P) to get yourself to where you really want to be in life.
I'm 27 and going to university full-time in Sept for a BA, and I'm hoping to continue to a masters degree so I'll be at least 31-32 when I finish. I did a diploma at Sheridan a few years ago and there were quite a few mature students in my program, they provided a fresh take on case studies and group projects because someone with real-life work experience has perspectives and opinions to offer that younger students may not think of (and sometimes vice versa!)
You have a lot to offer your fellow classmates, and they have a lot to offer you as well, it'll be a great life experience and you'll come out of it with a great education :)
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Rank: Frosh
Joined: 2/9/2011
Posts: 5
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If you are going to school to upgrade your qualifications then that means you are ahead of the game in the program you are taking.
Already having a background in it will surely help, don't worry so much about it
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