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So yea, I bet no one really cares. But I feel so proud right now. I’ve always thought I was a failure when it comes to school, being a C student with at least one F every semester of college. But after dropping out and taking years off, I’ve gone back to school, finally found something I’m passionate about, and it’s so MUCH easier for me to learn! Anyways, I’m hoping someone might see this, and it might help them realize that there is hope if you’re struggling with school. Just find something you love. Also, congrats to anyone who has finished finals! —- FP Edit: holy crap this exploded! Thanks for all the support you guys! The community still amazes me with positivity!
DaddyDune
Year 6 is a bitch
TinyCactusss
Are you me? I’m right there with you and with a final grade of 98 in A&P it feels good as shit. You got this!!
whattttttttttttttttttt
30 as well waiting for my grades to go online still! Congratulations!!!
SerenePrincess013
I just turned 36, & finished my first semester with almost all A's, except for the C in Stats. Which is basically an A. <3
MortimerJacobs
Same. I’m 34 and am a junior into my undergrad. Just got a 4.0 in both my classes this semester for the first time in my life. We got this.
ManvilleMike
Proud of you!
memearchivist
Wooh hoo! Congrats!
AllForFee
Going back to school and I am 50. It is never too late. Maturity has it's benefits. No more drinking and partying. Way better marks.
ImNewandDontKnowWhatToDo
ok... billy madison
ManvilleMike
I like to think of myself as more of a Tommy boy
MaDragon
Total fuck up the first time through - double 4 point degrees in my mid 30's. Maturity helps. CONGRATULATIONS! A's feel SO good :)
ManvilleMike
Dude same. Went to college after high school and failed through 6 years. Still don’t have that degree
MrHobbes14
I'm 29 and just started an apprenticeship. So many 17 and 18yr olds. I feel old, but I'm finally learning something I love. Good job @op
ManvilleMike
Same. Everyone else is a flippin child here haha
missastromccluskey
Good on you I went back to Uni around the same age as you, makes a difference if oyuu want to be there- well done!
mrd0dman0s
Teenage years are THE ABSOLUTE WORST to be taught stuff in school
krugle
I only suggest to young people to wait a year or two before going to post secondary, once they've got a better sense of what they want.
Rapturesfall
Took me about six years to go back, excited to start pursuing my degree in University next month!
krugle
Not sure how I managed to type 'only' I meant 'usually'
thaGh0stD0g36
Wish I would have talked to you at age 18. Guess that is why the rearview mirror is tiny and the windshield is huge.
ImmortalEskimo
I usually suggest enrolling and focusing on prerequisites since they take about 6 semesters to complete. Gives you time to pick a major.
MisterSin
Well congrats on the good grades! Easier to hammer a nail for something you love. Keep up the good work!
JohnSnot
Motivation and being genuinely interested in something make it a lot easier
FistingWithJalapenoDoritoFingers
Schools generally suck at teaching because people learn differently, my dad's high school told him he just wasn't trying hard enough
ManvilleMike
I always thought that was my problem. I think most of it was I had picked a grueling major (Music performance). Practicing sucks lol
shotinthehead
Awesome!
ithurtswhenyoupee
I’m 36 and went back to school, in my 2nd year and I have nothing but A’s and B’s. Feels good!
Gungagin
CrimsonShortOne
Good job! Youre killing it and dont let anyone esle tell you otherwise!
JerBerDelux
... you in WI bro?
ManvilleMike
Nope. Chicago. Not too far away
SassyMSnuggleton
Sorta same boat. In school at 30 and actually giving a shit and making straight A’s. I’m interested to see how long I can keep it up
ManvilleMike
Pulling for you!
commentsivehadafew
Ninth grade: sixteenth time’s the charm
Lucky246
My high school has a age limit unless you have a mental disorder
Lucky246
Learning disorder*
ManvilleMike
malachitekell
28, 4.0'ed my first term of aviation mechanic school
ManvilleMike
Hell yea! Way to go!
spoonageddon
Similar story here: 2.33 GPA in college, 2.78 at university. Going back for my Master's degree at 31 years old with a freaking 4.0!
ManvilleMike
Yes! Way to go!
oshkoshmygosh
I went to college and earned a degree with no plan for it. I’m going back with a plan and career goal this time. Nervous and excited!
ManvilleMike
I did the same thing. Wasn’t a pleasant experience the first go.
oshkoshmygosh
Best wishes! We got this!!
ManvilleMike
MrUpvoteGuy
this gives me hope. going back to school for nursing at age 30, very afraid of failing.
ManvilleMike
I thought the same thing. I thought I was just “bad at school”. If you’re passionate about it, you’ll succeed. Good luck! Pulling for you
MrUpvoteGuy
thanks @op
Czarcasmm
we are the same person only in 27.
ManvilleMike
Yay! Good job!
drdavessardogs
Nice Job, Went back to college again at 28, folks were like "You'll be 32 when you graduate" Well, I'll be 32 in 4-yrs anyways. Great Grades
drdavessardogs
When the "Research paper or bar hopping" question was asked. Paper was easy, bar scene was "Been there, done that" (was a roady once)
Garouleloup
Crazy how people try to scare you by making you feel like you're wasting your time. It's like "Oh you don't own a house by 20? Guess you
Garouleloup
Just wasted your life!"
ProbablyNotABotButHowCanIBeSure
28, started college for the first time, and I'm loving it! I know how you feel mate! Best of luck
spoonageddon
Cool. What are you going for?
YoloSwagginsAndTheKnightsOfTheRoundTable
I'm 30 and have one more year left. Been working full time but just quit to finish.
Guatermelon
29 and still unsure of what to go to school for :\
spoonageddon
31 and I went back to school this year, it's totally cool to figure things out or go in a new direction.
Guatermelon
I feel you. For me I just know that if I'm not passionate about it I won't give my all. Plus limited time/$
drdavessardogs
Take the basics, an A.S. has the same initial classes any degree requires, less $$ at a community college too!
Guatermelon
True. I just did that once without the drive and bc failed because I believe didn't go enough due to work