Too old to go back to school?

[Marty44]

I'm really good with money and have a decent amount put away. Here is my dilemma. I am 27 1/2 and even though I can make a decent salary in the corporate world--the corporate world is not for me. To be completely honest, a job that would make me very happy would be to be a gym teacher and high school baseball coach. I love working with kids and baseball is my passion. I know I wont be hitting the lottery doing this but I know I would enjoy my job. Has anyone in here gone back to school full-time at my age?

 

[Armageddon]

I did last year and got back to back 4.0 but now took some time off for something else.

 

[OuchThatHurts]

I'm required to attend CE (continuing ed) classes and lectures, workshops, and I elect to join in discussion groups, etc, etc.

You're never too old to start learning. I'm 34. I was living on my own at 18 and had already started a business and was married by 20 and those first few semesters with those fresh-out-of-high-school kids was pretty rough (rotten little bastards). But throughout your degree you will come in contact with MANY non-traditional students (a traditional student is of the high school, SAT's, college variety). My senior year there was a guy twice my age in two of my classes.

In your case, nowadays they have summer mini-mesters. Where you can dodge a whole semester in a summer. You could get your BS and teaching certificate in 3 years if you bust out the credits. If I remember, we were only allowed 4 credits per mini-mester but now I think you can load up. And at 27 you should (as I did) clep as many basic courses you think you can pass without actually taking classes (alg 1 and 2, trig, English comp, etc.)

whoops... a clep exam is a test that tests your proficiency in the subject. If you pass, you get the credits! You'll have to remember how to factor polynomials and use proper writing skills though...lol... and at 34, as you can see, I've forgotten most of that!

 

[JETHRO TULL]

MY FRIEND....27 IS NOTHING!

MOST OF THE PEOPLE IN MY MASTERS PROGRAM ARE 40 AT LEAST. GO BACK...DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY. I CAN TELL YOU FIRST HAND....YOU'LL EXPERIENCE SOME HASSLES WITH TEACHING AS WELL. LOL.....AND WITHOUT THE GOOD INCOME!


I DO ENJOY FLOATING THE RIVER, FISHING AND LAYING IN THE SUN FOR 3 MONTHS THOUGH! LOL....TAKE THAT YOU RICH BASTARDS!

 

[OuchThatHurts]

MOST OF THE PEOPLE IN MY MASTERS PROGRAM ARE 40 AT LEAST. GO BACK...DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY. I CAN TELL YOU FIRST HAND....YOU'LL EXPERIENCE SOME HASSLES WITH TEACHING AS WELL. LOL.....AND WITHOUT THE GOOD INCOME!


I DO ENJOY FLOATING THE RIVER, FISHING AND LAYING IN THE SUN FOR 3 MONTHS THOUGH! LOL....TAKE THAT YOU RICH BASTARDS!

LMAO!!! You're fucked up!!!! hahahaha

 

[JETHRO TULL]

OUCHTHATHURRRTZZZZ...IS THAT YOUR CLINICAL OPINION OR JUST A GUT FEELING?!

BECAUSE.....THAT'S WHAT MY MOM KEEPS TELLING ME! LOL..... NAW, MAN...I KNOW I AM!

EXAMPLE: LAST WEEKEND I WENT COYOTE HUNTING OUT ON SOME WINDY ASSED PRAIRIE INSTEAD OF HANGING OUT WITH MY GIRLFRIEND AND FIGURE PRO TANJI JOHNSON! NOW THAT IS F*CKED UP THINKING RIGHT THERE!

 

[Marty44]

Jethro

What type of teacher are you?

 

[JETHRO TULL]

A PISS POOR ONE! LOL.....

I TEACH BIOLOGY AND ALL THE SOCIAL SCIENCES...US HISTORY, GOVERNMENT, GEOGRAPHY, ETC....

TODAY I AM TEACHING ABOUT THE UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF THE EARTHS RESOURCES AND POPULATION DENSITY. WICKEDLY EXCITING! LOL...

 

[Zuke]

Hey,

I am 27 as well. I just decided to go back to College as well. Think about it this way. Are u gonna go if u get any older? I won't. The older we get the harder it will be to go back. Do it now while you are semi-young still.

 

[OuchThatHurts]

BECAUSE.....THAT'S WHAT MY MOM KEEPS TELLING ME! LOL..... NAW, MAN...I KNOW I AM!

EXAMPLE: LAST WEEKEND I WENT COYOTE HUNTING OUT ON SOME WINDY ASSED PRAIRIE INSTEAD OF HANGING OUT WITH MY GIRLFRIEND AND FIGURE PRO TANJI JOHNSON! NOW THAT IS F*CKED UP THINKING RIGHT THERE!

Hell, I'm not even gonna try to figure you out. Letting that sleeping dog lie! hahaha - Hey question Jeth, are you east or west coast? Either way, we gotta talk. I'm pushin' 230 and I'm only 5'9. I'm guessing I'd come in lean at about 190... How can I get enough protein, still grow, but lose fat? I'm wicked strong right now but I can suck losing some strength for a better physique by summer. Just one summer I'd like to be tanned and cut. I got the approval last week from my girlfriend. "Do whatever makes you happy" - can you dig that?

p.s. I'll never touch GH or IGF... I just read a scary article about GH - that only a little can lessen your endogenous levels for life. also this should've been a pm

 

[JETHRO TULL]

LOL...YES, YES...LET US LEAVE ME UNDIAGNOSED!

THAT WAY I WILL STILL BE ABLE TO SAFELY LIVE IN MY FANTASY-WORLD!

I'LL SHOOT YOU A PM..BUT, I HAVE BEEN ATTEMPTING TO DO JUST EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT RIGHT AT THIS MOMENT! MY SHOULDER IS PISSING ME OFF...BUT I AM KEEPING SOME MEAT ON AND GETTING LEANER THIS TIME AROUND!

I HAVE NOW ARRANGED MY ROUTINE SO THAT I GET BASIC EXERCISES IN...A REST DAY BEFORE SQUAT DAYS AND HEAVY BACK DAYS...PLUS, PRIORITY ARM TRAINING...WHICH IS ALWAYS GOOD. IT LOOKS LIKE THIS....LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!

DAY 1 BICEPS,REAR DELT RAISES SHRUGS, FOREARMS, AM..NO CARDIO.....LEGS HEAVY PM....INCLUDE STIFF DEADS AT NIGHT...SO IN ESSENCE I AM GETTING A LIGHT BACK HIT

DAY2 CARDIO ..WALK 45 AM ON TREADMILL....PM...ABS/CALVES..GIVE UPPER BODY A TOTAL REST...

DAY THREE....WALK IN AM...45..PM .....CHEST..ANTERIOR DELTS, MEDIAL DELTS.

DAY FOUR...REST..STRETCH, HOT TUB....SLEEP ...AH, YES.....BIG NAPS!

DAY FIVE...AM CARDIO..45MIN WALK....PM-BACK..DEADLIFTS, CHINS..ONE ARM ROWS..HAMSTRING CURLS AND LUNGES....GOOD STUFF!

DAY SIX...CARDIO AM...WALK 45....PM ABS AND CALF....GIVES TOTAL REST TO UPPER BODY WHILE STILL BURNING SOME CALS!

DAY SEVEN....SHOULDERS TRICEPS....THE NORMAL DELT STUFF...PLUS..DIPS OR CLOSE GRIP BENCHES.. IN THE TRICEP MIX TO GET A LITTLE CHEST HIT AS WELL....I MIGHT EVEN THROUGH IN A COUPLE SETS OF CABLE CROSSOVERS JUST TO PUMP THOSE BITCHES A LITTLE!

DAY EIGHT...REST AGAIN...

I AM KEEPING MY PROTIEN HIGH AND STAGGERING THOSE CARBS....LOW, LOW, LOW....RELOAD ON THE REST DAY.

LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK....ONE MORE WEEK OF THIS AND I'LL HAVE 5 WEEKS OF IT UNDER MY BELT...I WANT TO POST SOME PICS....BUT I HAVE ONLY DONE CHEST ONCE SINCE FRIGGING UP MY DELT....I COULD BARELY USE THE 30LB DUMBELLS FOR DUMBELL BENCHES! I DON'T WANNA LOOK SHITTY IN THESE PICS....REGARDLESS...LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF MY PLAN!!

 

[PassionateBB]

No one is ever too old to go back to school. You're still a puppy, btw. And nowadays you can take classes and pursue a new degree online, while continuing to work full time. Yes, it's actually harder because it takes a tremendous amount of self-discipline. But it can be done and you can still work. I would look up the colleges or universities in your state first (it would be much cheaper as a resident). Aside from that, there are a ton of schools across the nation that offer teaching degrees online.

Good luck to you!

 

[Sigmund Roid]

Marty,

I wouldn't let your age hold you back. I would take your time though. Try working in the classroom as a teachers aid to get a feel for the profession. If you do that there will be fewer surprises and no wasted time. Sometimes that happens to would be teachers. They spend 4 years in college taking eductional courses, then do their student teaching, only to find they despise the classroom. You can bypass all that by visiting a local school and observing several different teachers, teaching styles and figuring out if this is an occupation for you.

Keep us informed on your decision, Marty!

 

[Dad]

Go for it!

PassionBB, the more of your posts (and avatar) I see, the more I like them!

Marty, I went back to med school in my 40's. Everyone was half my age. They asked me how old I was, and I'd say, "Same age as you! The grey hairs come from being in school!" I don't think a lot of them got the joke - med students are too anal!

27? I've got injuries older than that LOL! You can do whatever you want, and my advice is to do what makes you happy.

Best wishes for the future!

 

[TrainingHard]

Our childern need more good people as teachers and coaches. Money is not everything, I hope you do get back to school and become a teacher.

 

[Simone]

Everyone is right you are never too old to go back to school. You may even be surprised how well you do and that is because you really want to be there. I believe you will excel and retain more information because this is something that you want, so go for it and become that teacher you want to be. It's amazing what you can do when you really want something. I got my skin care license in my 30's and I also went to night school for interior design. I was an A student because of what I stated earlier ( I wanted to be there) Best of luck!!

 

[biggeriwant]

it's being done every day by countless thousands of older, married folks, with kids and full time jobs and some have home based businesses on the side

these people are in their 40's with extremely busy schedules; some are even going back for graduate degrees.

it's all about setting a goal and being committed 100% to the goal.

show up at an evening courses and see.

 

[Marty44]

UPDATE

Well, I have decided the following:

I'm going to Cedar Rapids, IA in April until early August. I already received a job at a gym and a baseball training school. I also hope to assist the strength coach and trainers for the minor league baseball team my friend will be the hitting coach for. I need to get my foot in the door to major league baseball and unfortunately you have to know someone in most cases and my friend played in the big leagues for almost a decade--this is my shot. I will take some online classes while there. In Aug I will be returning to AZ. There I will start up my business again with giving private baseball training lessons to kids and young adults. In the middle of August I will get back into a local community college to get the rest of my basic classes out of the way. I should have my degree in 2-3 years.

 

[Northwatch619]

Well, I have decided the following:

I'm going to Cedar Rapids, IA in April until early August. I already received a job at a gym and a baseball training school. I also hope to assist the strength coach and trainers for the minor league baseball team my friend will be the hitting coach for. I need to get my foot in the door to major league baseball and unfortunately you have to know someone in most cases and my friend played in the big leagues for almost a decade--this is my shot. I will take some online classes while there. In Aug I will be returning to AZ. There I will start up my business again with giving private baseball training lessons to kids and young adults. In the middle of August I will get back into a local community college to get the rest of my basic classes out of the way. I should have my degree in 2-3 years.

Congrats on your new job and best of luck on getting into the ML training ground. You'll have no regrets on continuing your education.

 

[bleeder]

42 and just starting my MBA

I went back to college at age 26 and received a BS in Biology and a Minor in Data Networking. I graduated at 32 with my BS. Now I am 42 and am going back to persue my Masters. Is it ever really to late in this day? If your 27 then you should be able to graduate by the time your say 32 or 33. You are actually better for the students and schools at this age due to maturity. The early 20 somethings graduate and teach with alot of learning and growing up to do themselves. As a parent I would prefer a 30 or 40 something teaching my children due to experiencing a little more life and maybe patients. One thing you might want to consider since your so young is to go right for your Masters degree. My wife teaches 2nd grade and in order for her salary to go up she needs her masters. It is harder to do it now than it would have been to go straight for it back when she was persuing her BS. She was 27 when she started college and 33 when she finished. Now she is 42 and in Graduate school. I guess we feel your more focused at this age then when we were 20. Both of us sported 4.0's in our major courses and 3.5 overall. No offense to the younger 20 somethings.