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Hello, I'm an early 30s guy in the US looking to return to college to finish my degree, but having some real doubts about myself and future and the experience in general. I've tried to complete my degree a few times before, but had to take time off due to personal matters. I'm, of course, worried about these same issues arising again, but have an extremely good therapist, as well as an actual idea of what I want to do and some confidence in my preparation to complete it this time around. That being said, I want to be realistic about myself and my plans so feel free to knock some sense into me.
Currently, I have a few classes left to finish my AA and then can transfer to any public university in my state. There are 3 I'm considering, but none are great schools for philosophy (though rankings aren't as big of a deal for undergrad). After finishing my BA, I would most likely need to get a Terminal Master's in Philosophy to improve my application for a PhD in Philosophy since I have missed a lot of time, and also have a few bad grades from barely getting through semesters. As for Plan Bs, I could pivot towards a teaching certificate, an MLIS to become a librarian, jump into many different jobs (though nothing specific of course, which does concern me a bit), and much more.
I've looked over the path for Plan A too many times to count (all the requirements and steps, plus having a specific topic in mind), but I also realize it's an insane thing to do given my age and circumstances. And I understand the chances of becoming a tenured professor are basically 0%, but I honestly believe it's worth doing even if I don't end up in academia at all. To be honest, I've had a very rough go of it, and even if I just became a server again at a restaurant I'd manage. It seems like a very valuable path, something worth pursuing, a leap of faith work taking in the face of the Absurd.
I guess I'm very much worried about failing again. I posted about pursing this many, many years ago on an old account, and I haven't gotten much closer since then. I'm worried this is just my ego talking and something incredibly selfish and irresponsible. I don't know.
I would appreciate hearing from others who have gone back to college later or have experience with a PhD. Thanks!
Hello, I'm an early 30s guy looking to return to college to finish my degree, but having some real doubts about myself and future and the experience in general. I've tried to complete my degree a few times before, but had to take time off due to personal matters. I'm, of course, worried about these same issues arising again, but have an extremely good therapist, as well as an actual idea of what I want to do and some confidence in my preparation to complete it this time around. That being said, I want to be realistic about myself and my plans so feel free to knock some sense into me.
Currently, I have a few classes left to finish my AA and then can transfer to any public university in my state. There are 3 I'm considering, but none are great schools for philosophy (though rankings aren't as big of a deal for undergrad). After finishing my BA, I would most likely need to get a Terminal Master's in Philosophy to improve my application for a PhD in Philosophy since I have missed a lot of time, and also have a few bad grades from barely getting through semesters. As for Plan Bs, I could pivot towards a teaching certificate, an MLIS to become a librarian, jump into many different jobs (though nothing specific of course, which does concern me a bit), and much more.
I've looked over the path for Plan A too many times to count (all the requirements and steps, plus having a specific topic in mind), but I also realize it's an insane thing to do given my age and circumstances. And I understand the chances of becoming a tenured professor are basically 0%, but I honestly believe it's worth doing even if I don't end up in academia at all. To be honest, I've had a very rough go of it, and even if I just became a server again at a restaurant I'd manage. It seems like a very valuable path, something worth pursuing, a leap of faith work taking in the face of the Absurd.
I guess I'm very much worried about failing again. I posted about pursing this many, many years ago on an old account, and I haven't gotten much closer since then. I'm worried this is just my ego talking and something incredibly selfish and irresponsible. I don't know.
I would appreciate hearing from others who have gone back to college later or have experience with a PhD. Also hoping to chat about the process and my plans to make sure this makes sense for me. Thanks!
Hello, I'm an early 30s guy looking to return to college to finish my degree, but having some real doubts about myself and future and the experience in general. I've tried to complete my degree a few times before, but had to take time off due to personal matters. I'm, of course, worried about these same issues arising again, but have an extremely good therapist, as well as an actual idea of what I want to do and some confidence in my preparation to complete it this time around. That being said, I want to be realistic about myself and my plans so feel free to knock some sense into me.
Currently, I have a few classes left to finish my AA and then can transfer to any public university in my state. There are 3 I'm considering, but none are great schools for philosophy (though rankings aren't as big of a deal for undergrad). After finishing my BA, I would most likely need to get a Terminal Master's in Philosophy to improve my application for a PhD in Philosophy since I have missed a lot of time, and also have a few bad grades from barely getting through semesters. As for Plan Bs, I could pivot towards a teaching certificate, an MLIS to become a librarian, jump into many different jobs (though nothing specific of course, which does concern me a bit), and much more.
I've looked over the path for Plan A too many times to count (all the requirements and steps, plus having a specific topic in mind), but I also realize it's an insane thing to do given my age and circumstances. And I understand the chances of becoming a tenured professor are basically 0%, but I honestly believe it's worth doing even if I don't end up in academia at all. To be honest, I've had a very rough go of it, and even if I just became a server again at a restaurant I'd manage. It seems like a very valuable path, something worth pursuing, a leap of faith work taking in the face of the Absurd.
I guess I'm very much worried about failing again. I posted about pursing this many, many years ago on an old account, and I haven't gotten much closer since then. I'm worried this is just my ego talking and something incredibly selfish and irresponsible. I don't know. Would appreciate hearing from others who have gone back to college later or have experience with a PhD. Open to a Chat as well to run some questions and ideas by someone. Thanks!
Hello, I'm an early 30s guy looking to return to college to finish my degree, but having some real doubts about myself and future and the experience in general. I've tried to complete my degree a few times before, but had to take time off due to personal matters. I'm, of course, worried about these same issues arising again, but have an extremely good therapist, as well as an actual idea of what I want to do and some confidence in my preparation to complete it this time around. That being said, I want to be realistic about myself and my plans so feel free to knock some sense into me.
Currently, I have a few classes left to finish my AA and then can transfer to any public university in my state. There are 2 I'm considering, but neither are great schools for philosophy (though rankings aren't as big of a deal for undergrad). After finishing my BA, I would most likely need to get a Terminal Master's in Philosophy to improve my application for a PhD in Philosophy since I have missed a lot of time, and also have a few bad grades from barely getting through semesters. As for Plan Bs, I could pivot towards a teaching certificate, an MLIS to become a librarian, jump into many different jobs (though nothing specific of course, which does concern me a bit), and much more.
I've looked over the path for Plan A too many times to count, but I also realize it's an insane thing to do given my age and circumstances. And I understand the chances of becoming a tenured professor are basically 0%, but I honestly believe it's worth doing even if I don't end up in academia at all. To be honest, I've had a very rough go of it, and even if I just became a server again at a restaurant I'd manage. It seems like a very valuable path, something worth pursuing, a leap of faith work taking in the face of the Absurd.
I guess I'm very much worried about failing again. I posted about pursing this many, many years ago on an old account, and I haven't gotten much closer since then. I'm worried this is just my ego talking and something incredibly selfish and irresponsible. I don't know. Any tips or advice or feedback or reassurance would be appreciated.