I was taking an entrance exam while I was still in high school, and a guy in his 50's was taking it too. When it comes to post-secondary schooling, you can pretty much go when you want.
When are you too old?
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Early 20's? I was 22 when I started studying agin,I'm a single mom and I had to work as well. I'm still managing. All I can say is, if you really want to do something, put your heart into it, and you can. Age doesn't matter one bit
I'm a single mum too^^
I've got my Uni interview on Monday, and the nerves have really started to hit me now. I'm scared to death! Last time I applied for a degree I was so confident (I was 18) and I had six choices, there was little chance I could lose. But this time I only have one shot, and I've heard that the Uni I'm applying for is making the entrance harder because of funding cuts. It's a big deal for me, and I'm gonna do my best at all costs.
There is no age limit to be able to pursue for more knowledge. It is the point of limiting our knowledge what makes us ignorants of life and the many concepts that are part of it.
You are too old, when you are near death because it is at that time when you can't do anything more.
You are too old, when you are near death because it is at that time when you can't do anything more.
There's an old lady in my Latin class, who took the first half on prose, and continued taking the second half on poetry with us.
Another guy who's married and seems to be heading towards middle age is also in my Latin classes.
I've heard of a 95 year old guy doing university as well.
There was another lady in my summer math classes in her thirties.
I've seen, on several occasions, people with graying hair in my classes, most likely students.
Another guy who's married and seems to be heading towards middle age is also in my Latin classes.
I've heard of a 95 year old guy doing university as well.
There was another lady in my summer math classes in her thirties.
I've seen, on several occasions, people with graying hair in my classes, most likely students.
We are never too old to pursue education. The only moment when we are no longer able to learn anything else, is when we die.
That's the great thing about mental subjects. You can be too old to do sports, but you can never be too old to use your mind.
Perhaps, the purpose of life is to gather as much knowledge as we can and develop our society as much as possible and pass on that knowledge before dying. It could be the meaning we seek so much, but the bitter truth that we can escape death. While learning how to live, we learn how to die.
Ironically, death makes it all the more worthwhile. It makes you appreciate what life you have, and if life existed forever, you could throw it away easily. But people reflect on death in the strangest ways possible, and fear it. I use what life I have in seeing the possibilities of things that can be done with mathematics. I know I won't get to see everything because of death, but I'd consider my life well lived if my life was filled with math as much as possible anyways.
Everyone has their own definition of what makes their life well lived.
Everyone has their own definition of what makes their life well lived.
Yes, the point of having a limited time on this world makes the simple things such as "love" obtain a deeper and greater meaning to most people. The life spreads itself uncontrollably and as a balance to it, Death exists to prevent it.
In the end, death comes for us all.
In the end, death comes for us all.
What a grim statement, but quite correct at the same time.
Though I tend not to focus on age, I see too old as 45+. However I think it's down to how determined you are to live life to the full to the very end, and my attitude will probably change growing older.
Though I tend not to focus on age, I see too old as 45+. However I think it's down to how determined you are to live life to the full to the very end, and my attitude will probably change growing older.
I went to university when I was 20 after taking 2 years out from school (not by choice). I've almost finished my first year but throughout I've had a part-time job 3 evenings a week and now have a second one during the day to keep me busy. It's a good opportunity to earn some money through the summer to keep me going on top of my student loan. Borrowing the money doesn't bother me, I'll pay it back when the time comes.
I adore being at uni. Don't let your age put you off! You're still so young! There are a few people on my course in their 30's nd 40's and plenty more around campus. You should definately go for it if that's what you want to do with your life. Don't have any regrets.
I adore being at uni. Don't let your age put you off! You're still so young! There are a few people on my course in their 30's nd 40's and plenty more around campus. You should definately go for it if that's what you want to do with your life. Don't have any regrets.