I did community college and got two A.As back in 2021: one in English, and one in General Studies (Both with a 4.0 GPA). I didn’t know if I wanted to go back to school beyond that until about a year ago, so here I am, strongly considering going back next year to pursue a M.A. in English with a focus on Technical Writing.
For those of you who are:
(A) 25+ and in college
and/or
(B) Have children under the age of 6
What’s been your experience with going to college/going back to college? I personally want more of an outlet by going again, and to have something that’s just for me. I also want to further my career of course. I applied to Howard almost two years ago and got in, but I currently have my eye on UMD as a more realistic option (financially speaking).
I’ve gone back and forth with myself about whether I wanted to go back to school or not, but I’ve gotten to the point where I’m about 70% sure it’s the right choice for me. I truly do miss it, and learning is fulfilling for me. I just wanted to read some realistic takes on how it’s been going to school full time with kids, as well as how it feels to be the oldest person in the class at times. I know we’re all there to learn and better ourselves, so these aren’t things to fixate on, but please share any tips/tricks that helped you get over the same anxieties I have. Thanks so much in advance