Yesss! So true… personally felt like I had so much time in my 20s to decide for college, now I’m here going to start my Associates at 29. But still grateful!!
I’m 27 and flunked out of college at 19. It’s tore me up ever since. I’m hoping this next semester I get to go back and hopefully get my associates degree. I will be the first in my family!
My partner is similar, quit school after 1 semester. She's so bright, was the valedictorian of her high school, but just had too much going on in her personal life at the time... we are both stuck in the work/bills hole, I hope someday she'll be able to pursue the education that she deserves. Good luck to you, don't let anyone make you feel bad, you're getting there in your own time! You got this.
@hannah-6080 I'm similar, in that I graduated Salutatorian and got a 30 on my ACT, yet I dropped out of college a year in because it was so overwhelming. I'm now 30 and plan to go back, hopefully by no later than next fall.
Just graduated with my masters at the age of 32! I know someone who at the age of 36 who went to back school after having a newborn! Anything is possible! 🙌🏽
congrations see your definitely a inspiration to you and your baby newborn to follow hopes and dreams never to late to learn your so right I agree with this.
I just turned 24 and I feel like I totally wasted my past 5 years. I want to go to uni later this year but I can´t leave this massive anxiety about me having wasted so many years. I can´t barely remember doing anything worth mentioning, just sitting at home in the past 5 years. I will be 28-29 when I´m done at uni and that thought is making me super anxious.
Hey. I'm 31 and goin back to school. I did have a business for the past 10 years so it didn't feel like waste. Also I actually finished four years in college before I dropped out so there was never a time I sat idle.
Similar situation with me. I got back in college last year, only 4 subjects, I only passed 2, but I was close to pass the other 2, but I lacked focus in the last few days before their exams. Thankfully, a few months before I got back in college, a couple friends of mine convinced me quite bluntly, althoght in a fair way, to start having calls with a psicologist. Still a lot to do, but I'm quite suspicious that I would have taken the 2 out of 4 subjects approved thing way worse a year or two before, so there's that. It's about Computer Engineering, and I lacked (and still lack) a study rutine, but I think I'm slowly getting into the mindset to be able to do it. I dailed back to only 1 hour per day the use of social media (it's mainly to dail back Twitter usage, but I also limit into that hour/day the usage of Reddit, Instagram or Facebook). My objectives next course/year is: 1) to pass 6 subjects; 2) made my mind clear, or at least get closer to that, in regards of my real interest in this career, so then I could be sure if I should keep in CS or change to another career, for instance economics; and 3) test how far can I go regarding studying perfomance/improvement with a better mindset and less social media usage.
I’m very glad I found this video, I’m planning on going back to college Fall of 2020, I’ll be 26, I used to worry so much about what people would say about me going back to college at that age but I learned not to care about other people’s opinions, doing this for me, I’m sure many people can relate, thanks for sharing ur story, awesome vid 👏🏾
Same here🖐️, I'll be 26 in June, going back in 2020. I'm really excited, I feel like it'll put some structure back into my life. I know who I am now and what I want, most importantly, I'm better versed on how life works.
I'm 26 now, already have my Associate's Degree and I plan to go back ang earn my Bachelor's Degree. Right now, I'm working full time for about 2 years and I sorta lost motivation to go back. Idk where to start. My full-time job can be overwhelming but it's okay. I want to go back to school but I don't know where at all to start.
@Angel Sanchez Same situation as me fams. Im 28, will be 29 soon- going back to college in Fall 2020 as well. Still a bit worried about what other people my age will think, but at the end of the day, I know this decision is for me. It's going to benefit me. I'm going back to school with a different kind of focus this time around & you can bet I'm going to work my ass off. Good luck to you, Lorraine and anyone else in a similar situation as us. It won't be easy, but I think it will be worth it in the end.
I started college when I was 19 and I failed miserably and decided to drop out because I didn’t Really had a plan of what I wanted to do. So I decided to go back to school at the age of 28 it was the best decision I’ve ever made! I feel like I was in a better mindset of knowing what I wanted to do. Everyone’s journey is different. I’m looking forward to finishing soon. I have one year left!🙌🏾🤞🏾
how are you doing now? I failed miserably when I was 19 too, got depressed until now, but I'm planning to go to college again next year and i will turn 27 by then. I am so unsure about my life. It makes me feel lost.
@@nikkisanpedro518 I can't speak for that person but I (Nicole) went back to college 10 years after the first time and it went so much better. I find that a lot of people are scared of math. What's the main thing you're worried about? I would love to make a video for you and others thinking about going back to school.
@@nikkisanpedro518 I had similar problems. I couldn't understand how or why I failed so miserably but at the same time, just feeling so lost. What happened was I finally got a diagnosis and treatment for ADHD as an early adult and so many things throughout my life clicked.
Hello! Did you have a hard time getting accepted? I only went for 2 semesters 9 years ago and mostly got B’s and C’s but 1 F because I was a teenager and didn’t care. I’m afraid they won’t accept me at my local community college because of this and of the low GPA. Did you have an issue?
I love this so much. I just turned 28 and I’m heading into college once again, because now I know what I truly want to do. I really appreciate this video, thank you so much.
I went back to college at 22 and it was very hard, I felt embarrassed sitting with 18 year old but once you're almost at the end you start realizing that you're not the only one who is "late" and you learn that it's never too late to fix your life. I am graduating in April 2021 at the age of 25. I am glad I went back and excited to get my degree. I wish you luck.
I went back at 23 but it's cool because I look like I'm 17 lmaooo. I'm much smarter and wiser at 23 than at 18, I would have wasted my time if I went to college right out of HS.
Bra im 32 and going take an associates degree just for fun in miami. I already graduated with a BA 4 year program few years ago. Who gives a duck how old u are just do it enjoy life bra
Hi Melanie, I just turned 25. I have a 3 month old and I’m strongly considering going back to school soon. You’re not alone with the fear of failure, Maybe we can connect?
Maina Dahlia Hey Maina, I’m lost on how to personal message or anything on here. But you’re welcome to email me @ Delandawalker@gmail.com if that works for you.
Trust me you will succeed! I was 24 last year when I took a French course there were student of all ages I wasn't the oldest and I even didn't feel the age gap because they were so cool and I could blend in as if I was their age lol it's that classroom spirit that will cheer you up I mean you could even become friends with teachers because now you are more mature. I'm planning to go back at 26 😊 wish you the best girls.
28 and deciding to go back after a failed attempt at 21, first generation and only one of the family who actually makes an attempt, I know I can do it if I apply myself this time around. The only part that scares me is financial debt. 😬
I'm 28 as well and this is literally my exact situation down to the failed 2nd attempt at 21 and being a first gen student. The debt scares me as well balancing a full time job and school. Rooting for the both of us. It's never too late to better yourself! 💖
@@eth3realdivine336 We got this! I’m about to start my second semester this month. If anything I just want an associates in science and the world can direct me from there. Doing school pt and work pt I learned it’s better balanced that way for myself.
I feel like we’re a lot more mature and know what we’re doing in late 20s I was so immature in my earlier years it’s amazing how much you change in just a few years.
I know I'm 4 years late to the video but I needed this. I spent the majority of my 20s in the military, at 26 I started my bachelor's but was unhappy with it. Now at 28 I'm going back.
I’m turning 24 in April. I took a two year gap after being in school for a year and a half and went back to community college and finished my associate’s degree December 2019. I decided I was just going to work and not continue school, also bc I was starting to lose passion for what I had studied for. Now that I’m working in that field I knew for sure I don’t want to keep going with that field. Then I started thinking of things that interested me and I’m going to go to university for the first time hopefully next spring (2021) if not sooner. I think I found the major that I love ❤️ I wish you all good luck! It’s never too late, I think we are making smart decisions in taking a break and getting to know ourselves better to make the correct decision.
Hello! Did you have a hard time getting accepted? I only went for 2 semesters 9 years ago and mostly got B’s and C’s but 1 F because I was a teenager and didn’t care. I’m afraid they won’t accept me at my local community college because of this and of the low GPA. Did you have an issue?
I went back at 25 also, 29 now. I went back for my EMT Cert, didnt like it so I started taking my Gen Eds while slowly getting back into the routine of working and studying. I finished at my local Comm. College and was accepted to a major 4 yr Uni. Ill be 30 before I graduate, but going back was the best decision I ever made! Not having kids young helped me a lot also.
Hello! Did you have a hard time getting accepted? I only went for 2 semesters 9 years ago and mostly got B’s and C’s but 1 F because I was a teenager and didn’t care. I’m afraid they won’t accept me at my local community college because of this and of the low GPA. Did you have an issue?
@@JJ-cl5wv Hello! Your local community college will absolutely accept you. I had the same path you did as a young 19 year old kid. I went to my local CC, got my associates in science and proudly went on to receive my B.S in Wildlife Biology and I'm currently working full time in my field. It was hard as hell and I struggled but nobody can say I didnt make it! Ask me anything
Just wanted to say thank you for sharing your experience. I'm 23 and i finish at 27. Seeing your comment and seeing how you've made it has been incredibly lifting.
We’re in the same boat. I’m currently 24 and it took me 3 and a half years to figure out what I want to do. I realized I gotta start somewhere and now I’ll be getting my G1 and go to college to study HR
I went back to school at 26 and will complete 30 transfer credit hours by the end of this year. It was a spontaneous decision to go back to college and goin through different types of jobs for several years. It was the best decision Iv ever made. It took my a while to realize what I wanted to do. At this age, I understood life better, I’m more wiser, and have a sense of what I wanted to do in my life. Thank you for making this video 🇨🇴❤️❤️
Roman Angeles happy to hear that! Im 26 planning on going back in the fall. I understand it's not an easy journey but hearing stories like yours help with the courage. 💪
I'm 33 and looking forward to going back..this video is very helpful, such a success. I'm glad you made the right choice in life, there's no age limit on going back.
I’m thankful this was in my recommendations. I suffered from a traumatic brain injury from my motorcycle crash in April of 2014. I was 19 and a freshman in college at the time. I’m now 27 still working on my recovery, 8 years post brain injury. Having a brain injury is really tough. Ironically, l was going to school to be a physical therapist. I’m now looking into being an athletic trainer and a pharmacist. We’re living in a time where anything’s possible. Don’t compare yourself. Don’t compare yourself and go at your own pace. Everyone’s on their own journey. If you’re on the right path, keep going.
I've struggled with feeling so behind in life - after being such an overachiever throughout all of school. I graduated with a bachelor's in psychology immediately after college and it got me nowhere. I went through a training program to be a dental assistant after co-vid took my then retail management position. Now, I work full time as a dental assistant (which is a certificate training program you don't have to have finished high school for) and going back at 26 in the fall to be a dental hygienist (an associate's level program). I have just found your video and appreciate that there's videos like this.
I’ll be 27 in February, so I’ll also be 27 when I’d like to start. I’m so nervous about the time it’ll take and getting my debt even higher. Thank you for inspiring me more.🙏🏾May god carry you through a successful college journey!💫
I honestly love school. It’s the best distraction there is for me to avoid toxic friends/family. Avoid wasting my time on irrelevant events and people and staying sober. The thing is I have no idea what I want to study. I honestly couldn’t care less about anything but money.
I'm going to be 28 this year and I can relate to this video almost too well. No one in my family has finished college. I, myself, have failed to finish college twice and student debt scare me like crazy. But I feel a growing desire to "get back on the horse" and finally get my degree. I'm just not sure how to start...
Figuring out life is a lifelong thing. I’m 21 and am finally able to go back to school for software engineering. I was raised by a single mother on a teachers income and couldn’t afford college out of HS even with scholarships. As so I got a job as a full time server at a restaurante within walking distance to save up enough for a college and car and now I finally have enough for both. I’m looking forward to this next chapter of life and I know all of you reading this will do absolutely amazing as well!
I’m an art student. Like the rest of the world, I did not take school seriously in my late teens. I shifted to 3 different courses and earned my associates degree at 20. Just so I can say that I have a degree. Parents wanted me to learn the importance of money so I struggled working Retail jobs from Age 21 until now (co-workers are like my family, good people, but the, work is really stressful) . I just turned 25 a month ago, I’ve been feeling old. Thank you so much for the encouragement , It helped a lot. Hoping to go back to college to pursue my bachelors next fall. 😊 🙏
feeling old could be stress or vitamin D deficiency. But I doubt the latter and think its the former. There are ways to combat the energy draining effects of stress. Exercise is one way but your diet is an other. Start drinking tea or drink more tea. Have a weekly exercise routine. Eat smaller high frequency meals. Sleep is a privilege a lot of us don't have but obviously, get more sleep; 7 - 9 hours. That's it! LOL
@@KiLLED5639 I’ve been working on the diet and exercise since Quarantine started, but still got insomnia. thank you though for the advice, appreciate it 🙏
I’m 24, will be going back to school when I’m 25 to be a kindergarten teacher. I sometimes regret not going to college after high school and get that experience. But I realize that I wouldn’t have chosen the career I am now if I went when I was 18. Thanks for a great video!
Thank you for this! I'm 34 and going back to school in 2 weeks. I'm nervous but at the same time super pumped to learn so much about something that I'm very passionate about. ❤️ Good luck to us!!! ✨
i've kind of the other side of the story, i'm from a low income background too, was just me and my mum and she didn't work back then. At 19 i started uni i did a BA in illustration & photography, then an MSc in media psychology then an MSc in global marketing. Now at 29 i'm studying medicine ............you can always change your path. Yes i'm like a decade behind everyone else but it's fine.
Wow this speaks volumes to my personal life. I’m 28 ready to go back to college and I too had a similar upbringing. Lower income background, no family support system. I now believe in myself and after extensive studying I know exactly what I want to study. Anyways just want to say thank you for the video! Great motivation for me to continue.
Since covid chopped my work hours in half, I made the decision to go back and finish my degree. It makes me nervous, but knowing now what I definitely didn't know at 20, I know it's worth working harder for the second time around.
I have a very similar story to yours. I dropped out during my second year. It's been a lot of jumping around different jobs all these years and now that I'm 26 wanting a better life for myself, my thoughts have been filled of going back to college. Accompanying this longing to get a degree are so many fears and so much confusion. I was searching up on how to get back to it when I stumbled upon your video. You've got me emotional. I know it'll be a long and tough road ahead. I don't know where to start just yet. But I am so inspired. Thank you.
Nice to meet you! I went back to school at 28 and I am now 30 getting my Associates degree. I will be working on my Bachelors next fall, the best decisions I ever made! I went right to work after high school, I just wanted to make money and save up. I graduated high school in 2010 and went back to school in 2018. 😂 I’m glad I waited because I had 3 kids and had to figure out what I really wanted to do.
Haha class of 2010 here! Seems like yesterday we just graduated! I got my associates at 25 and During the pandemic I had time to go back to college and now I’m 2 semesters away from graduating! I wish you ALL the luck and don’t quit.
I can relate to this COMPLETELY! I'm currently 25 yrs old, married, a mom to a toddler, work a full time job, & have been considering applying to college. But the pressure of work, school, & my family scares the living daylights out me. But I do feel seeking higher education is definitely the best thing for me for the same reasons mentioned in this video. Thank you for sharing, nice to hear a story similar to mine.
I am going back to school at 27...i related to this so much. I have my associates degree but ive been working from one shitty job to the next for 9 years now and i've realized what an impact a bachelors degree has on your career and how much you make...its hard out here without a degree
28. Worked at family business for 15 years 50+ hours weekly never had a Friday/saturday off since. Going back to school this winter and try to change my life for the better
I went to college right out of HS and then had to stop when my mom got sick and I later went back when I was 34 years old and I absolutely loved it! It was the best decision I could have ever med and now in my mid-40s I'm working on my graduate studies and getting some professional certificates to add to my resume. You're never too old to study and if you're like me, hey be a life-long learner! :) So happy for you and best of luck with your studies! :)
Thank you so much for making this video, I am so excited to go back to college again. I am 23 now. While my friends are already earning their salaries. I was just sitting at home doing nothing, thinking that this is how my life's gonna be. But you let me see the world and my life in a different way. I will be applying to medical school this year because that's what I want to do. I was scared before that people will judge me if I go back to college. Many people have told me to just get married and have kids. But that's not what I want, I want to have a life that I can be proud of. And after watching your video I am quite motivated to start again.
I come from a low-income immigrant family. Currently 27 and thinking about going back to school! My biggest worry is finances and not being able to retain the information/curriculum..
This video truly motivates and encourages people to do what they think they want to do. So impressive. I’m very grateful for you sharing your experience.
I'm 25 in the Army and I stopped going to college at 22 and didn't fully grasped what I wanted. I've lost my way with 2 jobs and failed my classes at the time with stress and time. I've been regretting not financially investing my education to achieve any of my goals. Thank you for this video !
I related so much to this video. I am 25, I will be going back to college this summer and my attitude towards school has changed drastically! I am also in a better place financially that I can focus on school. I am glad it didnt work out in my early 20's. I have chosen a major that is true to who I am. Thank you for sharing your story!
Thank you for sharing your story! Your so brave! So amazing for taking that step and getting out of that darkness. Knowledge is Power 💪🏼 and no one will be able to take that away from you! ❤️❤️ keep pushing! I feel you on when you grow mentally and the way you think.
This resonates with me on so many levels and I totally agree. Being older and having experienced the real world has given me the perspective and appreciation needed to excel in school. At times, I do feel old (we're about the same age) but its certainly better late than never. Good luck on the rest of your journey!
I’m 25 and last year I went back to school part time doing the science prerequisites to apply for a biology major, now I’m doing it full time !! so I’ll be starting at 26 or 27 (in Quebec, there’s a 2 year school after high school before a 3 or 4 year bachelor degree). Like you, I didn’t take my studies seriously after high school because I just wasn’t motivated by it and I failed enough classes to get kicked out. I would do well in classes where I loved the teacher and fail the ones I found boring. This made me doubt myself and installed the fear in me that I couldn’t be smart enough to study in STEM. I was always so interested in nature and biology was my goal after high school but I got lost along the way and I still think it’s for the best. My parents both dropped out of school, travelled, had kids and went back to school in their 20’s and I still felt like a failure at first !! I needed to experience life for myself before I could end up here and I see it now. Going back to school older also made me understand my challenges better... and I ended up going through the process of getting diagnosed with ADHD. With medication, therapy and accommodations I’m THRIVING. Instead of feeling inadequate and like I’m fighting myself, I know my strengths and work with them. I searched TH-cam for a video like this and I’m glad I found yours. I wanted to hear about someone else’s experience for tips or guidance but this ended up feeling like a big hug of validation, thank you :)
I totally felt everything that you said in this video. I am 25 and almost the same happened to me and now I made the biggest decision to go back to uni as well and finish what I started. It took me years to understand what I really wanted to do in my life. But now that I made this decision, I feel like everything is right and it's going to be alright. It's a big responsibility and it's going to be hard, but I know in the end is going to be worth it and I'm not going to regret it. I know making this decision took a long process and was hard to take. it actually brings me in tears every time I think about it. I'm proud of you for talking about this reality. I wish you all the best for the future and thank you for this video.
I went to the army and i came back at 25. Now I’m one of the oldest freshman in the school haha. But hey better to graduate by 28 or 29 then never get a degree
I relate to this 100% I have no words! I am 27 1/2 & just applied to start school at my local community college. I am nervous & excited at the same time. For the first time in my life I finally know what I want! At 18 i had no idea. I wish I realized it sooner but I had to experience life first. I met my boyfriend at 25, and he was finishing his masters program & he planted the seed. A couple years later (27) I finally am ready to go back and go for what I want and he’s been helping me with the ins and outs of it. Thank you for sharing your story ❤️
Im so happy I found this video. Droped out of collage at 20 becouse of depression and due to financial issues, still cant forgive myself for that. Moved away to Austria, then Germany, married in the mean time. My husbend is finishing collage next year, I plan on starting over as soon as he finishes - that was kinda of our deal , since he has the citizenship its just easier for him to get in to collage and he as a man and a citizen will make more money so that was our strategy. I will have a baby son and be 26 by october 2025, its not my native language and im terrified but also Im so exited.... Thank you so much- this is a very motivating video for me.
Crazy! I am currently 27yrs old and I am also barely thinking about college. I've been living life working from job to job and I am genuinely so tired of this cycle. I want more. It took me this long to figure out that I want to go to college and also what I want to study. Thanks so much for your video! It's so relatable and motivating. I really needed to hear this. I hope you are doing well. We got this you guys!
I needed a video like this so so bad, I just turned 26 and I quit my job today, one thing you said that I couldn’t agree more is how not all of us come from such a healthy background. I got kicked out my family home when I was 16. I fell with the wrong crowd and just got on with life just because life goes on, 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25 have been one hell of a rollercoaster for me , too much to explain, only now at 26 I truly know where I want to go. Wow honestly thank you , this video has made things a lot more clearer for me, thank you so much 🙏🏾
this popped up in my recommended & im glad i watched your video. im 23 this year & im still in 2nd year of uni because i transferred & i was diagnosed with severe depression. now im thinking about transferring to law school & i dont think im gonna graduate anytime soon. seeing others going thru the same thing gives me so much hope
I think it’s amazing that you wanted to share your story ... I’m 26 and I’m honestly kinda insecure about starting again.. i don’t want to be the old person in class and I’m worried about what ppl might say but I’m trying to get past that because it doesn’t matter because I’m doing this for me!
Really glad to hear this as it comforted me. As in a similar situation in which i just started to work and it got to a point, where you feel you never pushed yourself or not hitting your potential.
Just letting you know you inspired me and now I have a better idea of what I'm going to write to my professor for our first assignment. I'm currently starting my 1st course at age 24 and I am so so scared but your video is everything that I'm feeling and I can relate so much. Thankyou!
I am 23 dropped out before the pandemic happened cause I took 2 high level math and a Calculus based Physics class and that semester destroyed my confidence and happiness so I dropped out of community college for a second time.... but then I went back to the work force and it just reminded me how much working in the customer service industry just sucks and even the warehouse jobs just sapped the life out of me. Want to go back to school but I sadly just don’t know what degree I want. I was interested in engineering but I think I might make the switch to something slightly more easier for me and something new that interests me. I might take 2021 off as well but I do feel like I need to some more soul searching before I go back and if you can do it at 27 then that is motivating for me so thank you for this video.
I understand you , same thing happened to me ,took maths classes and felt terrible my confidence died , left during the pandemic but now I tell myself am the only one stopping myself , I don't wanna regret taking the easy route, so am returning back to same maths I was avoiding, I have to do it if I want a better future.
This video has encourage me. Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm 23 now and thinking about go back to school in fall 2022 which h means I'll be 24 and I was so worried about what people would think
I hope nothing but positivity for you! After a bunch of hardships and life experience I went back to school some years ago at 24 and It was the best life decision I have made thus far!
For someone that's never posted content (Assuming this is your only channel) this was very well made and encouraging. It seemed to start out pretty dramatic and I was expecting a shit show but you were very honest and reasonable and it's definitely what I needed right now thank you so much. Bravo 👏👏
I’m 26 & it just recently hit me, I’m at a job with no security & no future. I want to go to university but my grades are crap. I would have to go to college that’s if I get in & start from ground up. Getting my maths & English. I don’t know what todo especially with everything online now. Really lost in life,
I was in a similar spot a while back. It all seemed daunting but I knew my reality at the time was not one I was comfortable with for the rest of my life so that became my drive, my reason, my why. Yes it may take many years but time flies. Keep one foot in front of the other and you will come out on the other side. As far as where to begin, apply to your local community college. You will likely have to take a placement test to assess your math and english skills. See a counselor from there to map out your college journey and know that it is okay to deviate from it a little as long as you are continually moving forward. Visit your counselors often they are very helpful! Best of luck to you. You can do it!!
I am 21 now. Soon will be 22. I have completed my Bachelor's a year ago. In our family and in the society which I am a part of, one can instantly sense and imbibe the misconception about higher education as something not worth it. Being a part of this culture with a desire to learn further is extremely difficult for me. Your experience has challenged my view over the emphasis I place on acceptance I crave from my surrounding and succumbing to my fears at the cost of suppressing myself. Looking forward to stay hopeful. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Thank you so much for this video. Echoing others on here throughout the years, I am 28 and working myself to the bone to go back to university to A) make a career change, and B) do what I really want to do. It’s not been an easy process, but I know I’ll succeed. This video was a big inspiration for me to get started some months ago. Thank you again!
At age 29 about 2 years ago while I was living the van life (broke down in las Vegas w/ my 6 month old) I figured why not just apply to UNLV and see what happens. I was accepted into the computer science program so I decided to move into an apartment and get rid of my camper van. Almost overnight due to a series of unfortunate events I went from living the nomadic life to being a productive member of society (something I said I'd never do! lol). It's been 2 years and I'm now a junior about halfway done. In the beginning I was so far behind in math I needed 4 math classes to even start Calculus (entry point for all engineering degrees at the university level). I gave up my super relaxed lifestyle for the sake of my son and never looked back. I've grinded the past 6 semesters str8 into the past 2 summers with no breaks. I could never have imagined I'd be able to complete Calc 1/2, physics 180/181, and CS 1/2 with such high grades. I agree that going to school later in life is the best decision one could make. I would have never made it in my teens and for me it took this long to see the utility in a higher education. Keep up the great work; It's so great to hear your story! To anyone thinking of going back to school all I can say is that if you have to take on the debt just look at it as an investment In yourself which is something you cant put a price on. Besides as long as you do well for a few semesters you will likely get scholarships. I don't even pay for school anymore after being awarded grants for good grades I come out every semester making money tbh. Never be scared to invest in yourself; you're well worth it!
So glad I came across this video, my self esteem is super low so the thought of going back to school at 23 is very scary for me because of the “what ifs.” Instead of letting that build me up and drive me I’m the person who shuts down. I come from a low income family as well so having all that weight on my shoulders is defeating but what I keep reminding myself is “what if” I DO succeed.. being scared to fail is natural but nobody ever succeeded in life without fear of failing and those “what ifs.” Even if you fail that means you tried, get up and try again. Don’t stay stagnant.
Really good video. I agree with most of your views and I appreciate you taking the road less traveled. You’ve created a path for others to go down. I now feel comfortable going into things “late”
This was so beautifully said. I grew up being an honors kid who only ever got good grades in high school. Once I graduated, I was supposed to go off to a four year but quit before I could even pack up to go. I was so insecure with myself for so many different things.. I just felt like I wasn't going to make it/ I wasn't worth the money or the effort. I started working several jobs just to figure myself out and earn my stay in my family home... I went to community college for 2 years when I was 19 to try to please my parents with the promise of eventually getting into another 4 year, but I didn't want to do it. Now I'm 24. I've learned a lot over the years and feel so much regret for taking community college for granted. I really want to go back, but I still carry a little bit of that anxiety I had before... but somethings missing and I know it's school. I NEED to go back. Thank you for your incite. I'm glad you went back :) much love!!
I always struggled academically and never finished my degree. Now I’m a single mom in my 30’s with no family around and it’s getting to the point of ‘do or die’. So this video was really encouraging 🩷🙏
Going to college at 25 to complete my GE and then pursuing my dream job to be a nurse! I never felt confident enough or smart enough for school, but i'm older and wiser and know if i set my mind to it, i can do it! Im sooo excited! I start Jan 2022!!!
First things first, thank you for such a thoughtful and well-put video..it was very reassuring for me. I decided to go back to school and I'm starting this fall at the age of 25. I dropped out of college at 19 (full tuition and everything smh) because I didn't know what I wanted and just wasn't happy. I never had a 5 or 10-year plan...I was just frivolous and "going with the flow"..not very serious. After all these years of working dead-end jobs, I realized that I can do more with my life and I have clarity on where I want to be in the next 5-10 years so the time is now.
I really sympathize with you. I’m also starting classes this fall at the age of 25. I’m literally up all night stressing what it’ll be like to go back after so long.I feel like 18 year old me had absolutely no idea what I wanted in life. I attended a semester of college and dropped it. I decided to do something which was work. Call it work , soul searching , maturing, whatever it was. One day I picked my head up and 7 years had passed. I’ve grown so much and I think the time is now for me to make my move. I know what I want in life now. It’s definitely our time to shine. Good luck to you 🙏🏿
Thank you. I was nervous about going back to school (law school) at age 32. I felt that I wasted a lot of my “prime years”, but you’ve helped ease a lot of my anxiety. Thank you again.
Isn’t 32 a median age in law school though?if anything, that’s pretty young especially in law school. If I’m correct, many people wait a few years anyways to go to law school ie having a job first or they’ve established a career already but want to go into law.
I have been a dental assistant for about 2 yrs and I have yet been able to pass an exam for my radiology license. I've been dreading to pay and take the test due to failing the test 4 times already. I also know that is what is holding me back from going back to school to become a hygienist. I plan to go back to college and I will, I needed to hear your story and just keep going, no matter what fears or distractions there might be, always keep your head high and focused, it'll all be worth it.
Im only 19 but this made me feel so good it got me emotional. I’m a baby but at 15 I went to a charter school, stopped showing up.. dropped out at 17, ran away from cali to wisconsin, came back, went to jail, lost my home, lost my car, then the worst hit ever... I had a miscarriage. All this by 19. I had to mature and adult way too young. After my miscarriage I kind of had a wake up call. I matured like 10 years. Way more mature than my 26 y/o sister. I realized I want to do better for my children after I was so close to actually having one. I went back to school(institution) as a medical assistant and i’m killing it. It opened my eyes that I can go further in life not go paycheck to paycheck working min. wage in a market. I want to go to an actual 4 college for my bachelors but i’m so scared. My brother was the first to graduate college with his bachelors but he didnt pay $1 and my parents paid his food, housing, car, etc.. Should I go back?? I dont want to stay as a medical assistant...
In the same position, feel like I wasted a lot of money on medical Assistant school cuz the job doesn’t pay enough now I wanna go back to school to get my bachelors in accounting. What did u end up majoring in?
I love what you said so much I feel about very similar to you. I think I finally reached an age where I'm ready to do university. And I'm 26 with a toddler but I want I know we all are made for a higher purpose than what entry level work has to offer.
She said something key: “I got lost working and paying bills.” You can really get lost in this cycle.
Me right now
Yesss! So true… personally felt like I had so much time in my 20s to decide for college, now I’m here going to start my Associates at 29. But still grateful!!
I’m 27 and flunked out of college at 19. It’s tore me up ever since. I’m hoping this next semester I get to go back and hopefully get my associates degree. I will be the first in my family!
God bless you and wish you nothing but success!
My partner is similar, quit school after 1 semester. She's so bright, was the valedictorian of her high school, but just had too much going on in her personal life at the time... we are both stuck in the work/bills hole, I hope someday she'll be able to pursue the education that she deserves. Good luck to you, don't let anyone make you feel bad, you're getting there in your own time! You got this.
@hannah-6080 I'm similar, in that I graduated Salutatorian and got a 30 on my ACT, yet I dropped out of college a year in because it was so overwhelming. I'm now 30 and plan to go back, hopefully by no later than next fall.
I wish you lovely people all the best in your pursuit of higher education!
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Just graduated with my masters at the age of 32! I know someone who at the age of 36 who went to back school after having a newborn! Anything is possible! 🙌🏽
Congratulation !!
Congrats that’s for the motivation
congrations see your definitely a inspiration to you and your baby newborn to follow hopes and dreams never to late to learn your so right I agree with this.
I just turned 24 and I feel like I totally wasted my past 5 years. I want to go to uni later this year but I can´t leave this massive anxiety about me having wasted so many years. I can´t barely remember doing anything worth mentioning, just sitting at home in the past 5 years. I will be 28-29 when I´m done at uni and that thought is making me super anxious.
We're totally together.
Courage, my friend !
same same, even though I did med school for 2 years.. but it feels like waste of life totally. Wish someday this feeling can go away
ify, please be brave, i also feel anxious knowing that i (kinda) wasted 2 years 😫
Hey. I'm 31 and goin back to school. I did have a business for the past 10 years so it didn't feel like waste. Also I actually finished four years in college before I dropped out so there was never a time I sat idle.
Similar situation with me. I got back in college last year, only 4 subjects, I only passed 2, but I was close to pass the other 2, but I lacked focus in the last few days before their exams. Thankfully, a few months before I got back in college, a couple friends of mine convinced me quite bluntly, althoght in a fair way, to start having calls with a psicologist.
Still a lot to do, but I'm quite suspicious that I would have taken the 2 out of 4 subjects approved thing way worse a year or two before, so there's that. It's about Computer Engineering, and I lacked (and still lack) a study rutine, but I think I'm slowly getting into the mindset to be able to do it. I dailed back to only 1 hour per day the use of social media (it's mainly to dail back Twitter usage, but I also limit into that hour/day the usage of Reddit, Instagram or Facebook).
My objectives next course/year is: 1) to pass 6 subjects; 2) made my mind clear, or at least get closer to that, in regards of my real interest in this career, so then I could be sure if I should keep in CS or change to another career, for instance economics; and 3) test how far can I go regarding studying perfomance/improvement with a better mindset and less social media usage.
I’m very glad I found this video, I’m planning on going back to college Fall of 2020, I’ll be 26, I used to worry so much about what people would say about me going back to college at that age but I learned not to care about other people’s opinions, doing this for me, I’m sure many people can relate, thanks for sharing ur story, awesome vid 👏🏾
Same here🖐️, I'll be 26 in June, going back in 2020. I'm really excited, I feel like it'll put some structure back into my life. I know who I am now and what I want, most importantly, I'm better versed on how life works.
I'm 26 now, already have my Associate's Degree and I plan to go back ang earn my Bachelor's Degree. Right now, I'm working full time for about 2 years and I sorta lost motivation to go back. Idk where to start. My full-time job can be overwhelming but it's okay. I want to go back to school but I don't know where at all to start.
@@spaces3345 kinda same here :(
@Angel Sanchez Same situation as me fams. Im 28, will be 29 soon- going back to college in Fall 2020 as well. Still a bit worried about what other people my age will think, but at the end of the day, I know this decision is for me. It's going to benefit me. I'm going back to school with a different kind of focus this time around & you can bet I'm going to work my ass off. Good luck to you, Lorraine and anyone else in a similar situation as us. It won't be easy, but I think it will be worth it in the end.
Me too! I’ll be 26 this year, and I really want to go to college.
I started college when I was 19 and I failed miserably and decided to drop out because I didn’t Really had a plan of what I wanted to do. So I decided to go back to school at the age of 28 it was the best decision I’ve ever made! I feel like I was in a better mindset of knowing what I wanted to do. Everyone’s journey is different. I’m looking forward to finishing soon. I have one year left!🙌🏾🤞🏾
how are you doing now? I failed miserably when I was 19 too, got depressed until now, but I'm planning to go to college again next year and i will turn 27 by then. I am so unsure about my life. It makes me feel lost.
@@nikkisanpedro518 I can't speak for that person but I (Nicole) went back to college 10 years after the first time and it went so much better. I find that a lot of people are scared of math. What's the main thing you're worried about? I would love to make a video for you and others thinking about going back to school.
I'm 33 and still undecided, but I'm not giving up
@@nikkisanpedro518 I had similar problems. I couldn't understand how or why I failed so miserably but at the same time, just feeling so lost. What happened was I finally got a diagnosis and treatment for ADHD as an early adult and so many things throughout my life clicked.
Hello! Did you have a hard time getting accepted? I only went for 2 semesters 9 years ago and mostly got B’s and C’s but 1 F because I was a teenager and didn’t care. I’m afraid they won’t accept me at my local community college because of this and of the low GPA. Did you have an issue?
I love this so much. I just turned 28 and I’m heading into college once again, because now I know what I truly want to do. I really appreciate this video, thank you so much.
Ava currently doing the same ❤️ you’ve got it!
so do I
I'm just now in the same position. Same age. Can you share some of your experience since then?
i'm turning 28 this year and also going back to college! best of luck to you!
Same
I went back to college at 22 and it was very hard, I felt embarrassed sitting with 18 year old but once you're almost at the end you start realizing that you're not the only one who is "late" and you learn that it's never too late to fix your life. I am graduating in April 2021 at the age of 25. I am glad I went back and excited to get my degree. I wish you luck.
I went back at 23 but it's cool because I look like I'm 17 lmaooo. I'm much smarter and wiser at 23 than at 18, I would have wasted my time if I went to college right out of HS.
im 22 now thinking of going back next year :)
@@lifelearner9811 Good luck!
I’m 22 and I wanna go to college now
Bra im 32 and going take an associates degree just for fun in miami. I already graduated with a BA 4 year program few years ago. Who gives a duck how old u are just do it enjoy life bra
I feel like I’m gonna fail , I’ve been out of school for a long time..but now I’m 25 and so badly want my degree.
I hope I can succeed.
Hi Melanie, I just turned 25. I have a 3 month old and I’m strongly considering going back to school soon. You’re not alone with the fear of failure, Maybe we can connect?
Once you put the work in you will be absolutely fine, have some belief in yourself, it may surprise you
@@delandawalker7405 hey Delanda, Im 24 and I want to go back to college too, I would be happy to talk with you
Maina Dahlia Hey Maina, I’m lost on how to personal message or anything on here. But you’re welcome to email me @ Delandawalker@gmail.com if that works for you.
Trust me you will succeed! I was 24 last year when I took a French course there were student of all ages I wasn't the oldest and I even didn't feel the age gap because they were so cool and I could blend in as if I was their age lol it's that classroom spirit that will cheer you up I mean you could even become friends with teachers because now you are more mature.
I'm planning to go back at 26 😊 wish you the best girls.
28 and deciding to go back after a failed attempt at 21, first generation and only one of the family who actually makes an attempt, I know I can do it if I apply myself this time around. The only part that scares me is financial debt. 😬
I'm 28 as well and this is literally my exact situation down to the failed 2nd attempt at 21 and being a first gen student. The debt scares me as well balancing a full time job and school. Rooting for the both of us. It's never too late to better yourself! 💖
@@eth3realdivine336 We got this! I’m about to start my second semester this month. If anything I just want an associates in science and the world can direct me from there. Doing school pt and work pt I learned it’s better balanced that way for myself.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I feel like we’re a lot more mature and know what we’re doing in late 20s I was so immature in my earlier years it’s amazing how much you change in just a few years.
I know I'm 4 years late to the video but I needed this. I spent the majority of my 20s in the military, at 26 I started my bachelor's but was unhappy with it. Now at 28 I'm going back.
im 21, i took a two year gap and this is encouraging me to go back to school. I relate to this even though it’s only been two years.
I'm also 21 and a short time left for 22 age and I want to start college and I think it's not too late for doing this🙂
what do you think?
Hafeez Hamdani
I’m in the same boat too.
It helps to see I’m not alone
@@ramonramos8829 💕
Good luck 👍
I’m turning 24 in April. I took a two year gap after being in school for a year and a half and went back to community college and finished my associate’s degree December 2019. I decided I was just going to work and not continue school, also bc I was starting to lose passion for what I had studied for. Now that I’m working in that field I knew for sure I don’t want to keep going with that field. Then I started thinking of things that interested me and I’m going to go to university for the first time hopefully next spring (2021) if not sooner. I think I found the major that I love ❤️ I wish you all good luck! It’s never too late, I think we are making smart decisions in taking a break and getting to know ourselves better to make the correct decision.
@@aprilenelly5517 thank you
Now you have a clear and pure a good mindset
I am 28 now and just enrolled back in college. I can truly relate to all of this.
Good for you! Im 25 and planning to go back to college. Goodluck to both of us! :)
I am turning 27 this Sept. and will resume my degree. Good luck to us.
Hello! Did you have a hard time getting accepted? I only went for 2 semesters 9 years ago and mostly got B’s and C’s but 1 F because I was a teenager and didn’t care. I’m afraid they won’t accept me at my local community college because of this and of the low GPA. Did you have an issue?
I went back at 25 also, 29 now. I went back for my EMT Cert, didnt like it so I started taking my Gen Eds while slowly getting back into the routine of working and studying. I finished at my local Comm. College and was accepted to a major 4 yr Uni. Ill be 30 before I graduate, but going back was the best decision I ever made! Not having kids young helped me a lot also.
What is your major?
Hello! Did you have a hard time getting accepted? I only went for 2 semesters 9 years ago and mostly got B’s and C’s but 1 F because I was a teenager and didn’t care. I’m afraid they won’t accept me at my local community college because of this and of the low GPA. Did you have an issue?
@@JJ-cl5wv Hello! Your local community college will absolutely accept you. I had the same path you did as a young 19 year old kid. I went to my local CC, got my associates in science and proudly went on to receive my B.S in Wildlife Biology and I'm currently working full time in my field. It was hard as hell and I struggled but nobody can say I didnt make it! Ask me anything
That is amazing! Good for you!!!! Thank you for responding to this comment!@@gtbowhunter9086
Just wanted to say thank you for sharing your experience. I'm 23 and i finish at 27. Seeing your comment and seeing how you've made it has been incredibly lifting.
24 and going back. This was so refreshing and great to hear I’m not the only one struggling with this.
We’re in the same boat. I’m currently 24 and it took me 3 and a half years to figure out what I want to do. I realized I gotta start somewhere and now I’ll be getting my G1 and go to college to study HR
I am 27 and want to go back to college!!You have no idea how much you motivated me..This is exactly what I needed now!!
I went back to college at 28 and I salute you!
Going through the same process in 5 months. How is it going so far?
@@jjm2682 how's it going with you man?
I went back to school at 26 and will complete 30 transfer credit hours by the end of this year. It was a spontaneous decision to go back to college and goin through different types of jobs for several years. It was the best decision Iv ever made. It took my a while to realize what I wanted to do. At this age, I understood life better, I’m more wiser, and have a sense of what I wanted to do in my life. Thank you for making this video 🇨🇴❤️❤️
Roman Angeles happy to hear that! Im 26 planning on going back in the fall. I understand it's not an easy journey but hearing stories like yours help with the courage. 💪
I started last year at 26 and got about 3 years left. 😃🇨🇴
I'm 33 and looking forward to going back..this video is very helpful, such a success. I'm glad you made the right choice in life, there's no age limit on going back.
I’m thankful this was in my recommendations. I suffered from a traumatic brain injury from my motorcycle crash in April of 2014. I was 19 and a freshman in college at the time. I’m now 27 still working on my recovery, 8 years post brain injury. Having a brain injury is really tough. Ironically, l was going to school to be a physical therapist. I’m now looking into being an athletic trainer and a pharmacist. We’re living in a time where anything’s possible. Don’t compare yourself. Don’t compare yourself and go at your own pace. Everyone’s on their own journey. If you’re on the right path, keep going.
I've struggled with feeling so behind in life - after being such an overachiever throughout all of school. I graduated with a bachelor's in psychology immediately after college and it got me nowhere. I went through a training program to be a dental assistant after co-vid took my then retail management position. Now, I work full time as a dental assistant (which is a certificate training program you don't have to have finished high school for) and going back at 26 in the fall to be a dental hygienist (an associate's level program). I have just found your video and appreciate that there's videos like this.
I’ll be 27 in February, so I’ll also be 27 when I’d like to start. I’m so nervous about the time it’ll take and getting my debt even higher. Thank you for inspiring me more.🙏🏾May god carry you through a successful college journey!💫
I'm in a similar Spot right now Going for Masters at 27
Updates!
Literally started uni at 27 too!!! Nothing new under the sun loool
Also you are going to be graduatig soon, whooop
I honestly love school. It’s the best distraction there is for me to avoid toxic friends/family. Avoid wasting my time on irrelevant events and people and staying sober. The thing is I have no idea what I want to study. I honestly couldn’t care less about anything but money.
accounting/business !
Finance/economics
I'm going to be 28 this year and I can relate to this video almost too well. No one in my family has finished college. I, myself, have failed to finish college twice and student debt scare me like crazy. But I feel a growing desire to "get back on the horse" and finally get my degree. I'm just not sure how to start...
Figuring out life is a lifelong thing. I’m 21 and am finally able to go back to school for software engineering. I was raised by a single mother on a teachers income and couldn’t afford college out of HS even with scholarships. As so I got a job as a full time server at a restaurante within walking distance to save up enough for a college and car and now I finally have enough for both. I’m looking forward to this next chapter of life and I know all of you reading this will do absolutely amazing as well!
I’m an art student. Like the rest of the world, I did not take school seriously in my late teens. I shifted to 3 different courses and earned my associates degree at 20. Just so I can say that I have a degree. Parents wanted me to learn the importance of money so I struggled working Retail jobs from Age 21 until now (co-workers are like my family, good people, but the, work is really stressful) . I just turned 25 a month ago, I’ve been feeling old. Thank you so much for the encouragement , It helped a lot. Hoping to go back to college to pursue my bachelors next fall. 😊 🙏
feeling old could be stress or vitamin D deficiency. But I doubt the latter and think its the former. There are ways to combat the energy draining effects of stress. Exercise is one way but your diet is an other. Start drinking tea or drink more tea. Have a weekly exercise routine. Eat smaller high frequency meals. Sleep is a privilege a lot of us don't have but obviously, get more sleep; 7 - 9 hours.
That's it! LOL
@@KiLLED5639 I’ve been working on the diet and exercise since Quarantine started, but still got insomnia. thank you though for the advice, appreciate it 🙏
I’m 24, will be going back to school when I’m 25 to be a kindergarten teacher. I sometimes regret not going to college after high school and get that experience. But I realize that I wouldn’t have chosen the career I am now if I went when I was 18. Thanks for a great video!
Thank you for this! I'm 34 and going back to school in 2 weeks. I'm nervous but at the same time super pumped to learn so much about something that I'm very passionate about. ❤️ Good luck to us!!! ✨
How is it going ? I am 31 and start in September
i've kind of the other side of the story, i'm from a low income background too, was just me and my mum and she didn't work back then. At 19 i started uni i did a BA in illustration & photography, then an MSc in media psychology then an MSc in global marketing.
Now at 29 i'm studying medicine ............you can always change your path. Yes i'm like a decade behind everyone else but it's fine.
This is so beautiful 🥺❤️ all the best with medicine ❤️
THIS MADE ME CRY!!! I’m legit thinking about going back at 27. Thank you for making this video! ♥️
I’m 27 & also going back this coming spring. I’m scared and excited 😆 we got this 💪🏻
Mel C me too. 😩🙈 we got this!
I cried😥
Wow this speaks volumes to my personal life. I’m 28 ready to go back to college and I too had a similar upbringing. Lower income background, no family support system.
I now believe in myself and after extensive studying I know exactly what I want to study.
Anyways just want to say thank you for the video! Great motivation for me to continue.
Since covid chopped my work hours in half, I made the decision to go back and finish my degree. It makes me nervous, but knowing now what I definitely didn't know at 20, I know it's worth working harder for the second time around.
I have a very similar story to yours. I dropped out during my second year. It's been a lot of jumping around different jobs all these years and now that I'm 26 wanting a better life for myself, my thoughts have been filled of going back to college. Accompanying this longing to get a degree are so many fears and so much confusion. I was searching up on how to get back to it when I stumbled upon your video. You've got me emotional. I know it'll be a long and tough road ahead. I don't know where to start just yet. But I am so inspired. Thank you.
Nice to meet you! I went back to school at 28 and I am now 30 getting my Associates degree. I will be working on my Bachelors next fall, the best decisions I ever made! I went right to work after high school, I just wanted to make money and save up. I graduated high school in 2010 and went back to school in 2018. 😂 I’m glad I waited because I had 3 kids and had to figure out what I really wanted to do.
Haha class of 2010 here! Seems like yesterday we just graduated! I got my associates at 25 and During the pandemic I had time to go back to college and now I’m 2 semesters away from graduating! I wish you ALL the luck and don’t quit.
Thank you for sharing! I'm in my 30's and I'm now just returning to school to finish my degree. Wish me luck, people! 🙏🏼
Good luck!!! You got this!
I can relate to this COMPLETELY! I'm currently 25 yrs old, married, a mom to a toddler, work a full time job, & have been considering applying to college. But the pressure of work, school, & my family scares the living daylights out me. But I do feel seeking higher education is definitely the best thing for me for the same reasons mentioned in this video. Thank you for sharing, nice to hear a story similar to mine.
I couldn't imagine ever having a child at 25. That always amazes me.
I am going back to school at 27...i related to this so much. I have my associates degree but ive been working from one shitty job to the next for 9 years now and i've realized what an impact a bachelors degree has on your career and how much you make...its hard out here without a degree
I guess its dependent on where you live because I dont agree.
Man this video had me in tears 😭
It feels so good to know one is not alone and in a way it’s inspirational
Wish you luck 🤗
Love this. I thought I was the only one feeling this way. Definitely motivated me to go back to school. Ty 🙏
28. Worked at family business for 15 years 50+ hours weekly never had a Friday/saturday off since. Going back to school this winter and try to change my life for the better
Eerily similar to my situation. Good luck
I went to college right out of HS and then had to stop when my mom got sick and I later went back when I was 34 years old and I absolutely loved it! It was the best decision I could have ever med and now in my mid-40s I'm working on my graduate studies and getting some professional certificates to add to my resume. You're never too old to study and if you're like me, hey be a life-long learner! :) So happy for you and best of luck with your studies! :)
Thank you so much for making this video, I am so excited to go back to college again. I am 23 now. While my friends are already earning their salaries. I was just sitting at home doing nothing, thinking that this is how my life's gonna be. But you let me see the world and my life in a different way. I will be applying to medical school this year because that's what I want to do. I was scared before that people will judge me if I go back to college. Many people have told me to just get married and have kids. But that's not what I want, I want to have a life that I can be proud of. And after watching your video I am quite motivated to start again.
I come from a low-income immigrant family.
Currently 27 and thinking about going back to school!
My biggest worry is finances and not being able to retain the information/curriculum..
Happy Journey!
This video truly motivates and encourages people to do what they think they want to do. So impressive. I’m very grateful for you sharing your experience.
I'm 25 in the Army and I stopped going to college at 22 and didn't fully grasped what I wanted. I've lost my way with 2 jobs and failed my classes at the time with stress and time. I've been regretting not financially investing my education to achieve any of my goals. Thank you for this video !
I related so much to this video. I am 25, I will be going back to college this summer and my attitude towards school has changed drastically! I am also in a better place financially that I can focus on school. I am glad it didnt work out in my early 20's. I have chosen a major that is true to who I am. Thank you for sharing your story!
Thank you for sharing your story! Your so brave! So amazing for taking that step and getting out of that darkness. Knowledge is Power 💪🏼 and no one will be able to take that away from you! ❤️❤️ keep pushing! I feel you on when you grow mentally and the way you think.
This resonates with me on so many levels and I totally agree. Being older and having experienced the real world has given me the perspective and appreciation needed to excel in school. At times, I do feel old (we're about the same age) but its certainly better late than never. Good luck on the rest of your journey!
Im turning 25 and planning to go back to college. Im very anxious but videos like this always motivate me. Thank you for this ma’am! :)
I’m 25 and last year I went back to school part time doing the science prerequisites to apply for a biology major, now I’m doing it full time !! so I’ll be starting at 26 or 27 (in Quebec, there’s a 2 year school after high school before a 3 or 4 year bachelor degree). Like you, I didn’t take my studies seriously after high school because I just wasn’t motivated by it and I failed enough classes to get kicked out. I would do well in classes where I loved the teacher and fail the ones I found boring. This made me doubt myself and installed the fear in me that I couldn’t be smart enough to study in STEM. I was always so interested in nature and biology was my goal after high school but I got lost along the way and I still think it’s for the best. My parents both dropped out of school, travelled, had kids and went back to school in their 20’s and I still felt like a failure at first !! I needed to experience life for myself before I could end up here and I see it now. Going back to school older also made me understand my challenges better... and I ended up going through the process of getting diagnosed with ADHD. With medication, therapy and accommodations I’m THRIVING. Instead of feeling inadequate and like I’m fighting myself, I know my strengths and work with them. I searched TH-cam for a video like this and I’m glad I found yours. I wanted to hear about someone else’s experience for tips or guidance but this ended up feeling like a big hug of validation, thank you :)
Yeah I definitely doing part time college that is for sure thank you for advice it's going to help so many people who read this thank you.
You look 24 years old. You really took care of yourself!
I totally felt everything that you said in this video. I am 25 and almost the same happened to me and now I made the biggest decision to go back to uni as well and finish what I started. It took me years to understand what I really wanted to do in my life. But now that I made this decision, I feel like everything is right and it's going to be alright. It's a big responsibility and it's going to be hard, but I know in the end is going to be worth it and I'm not going to regret it. I know making this decision took a long process and was hard to take. it actually brings me in tears every time I think about it. I'm proud of you for talking about this reality. I wish you all the best for the future and thank you for this video.
I went to the army and i came back at 25. Now I’m one of the oldest freshman in the school haha. But hey better to graduate by 28 or 29 then never get a degree
I relate to this 100% I have no words! I am 27 1/2 & just applied to start school at my local community college. I am nervous & excited at the same time. For the first time in my life I finally know what I want! At 18 i had no idea. I wish I realized it sooner but I had to experience life first. I met my boyfriend at 25, and he was finishing his masters program & he planted the seed. A couple years later (27) I finally am ready to go back and go for what I want and he’s been helping me with the ins and outs of it. Thank you for sharing your story ❤️
Found this, I'm 23 and planning to go back to college spring 2023.
I really appreciate this video, it makes me feel less lonely on my journey of finding the right career. Thank you so much!
Im so happy I found this video. Droped out of collage at 20 becouse of depression and due to financial issues, still cant forgive myself for that. Moved away to Austria, then Germany, married in the mean time. My husbend is finishing collage next year, I plan on starting over as soon as he finishes - that was kinda of our deal , since he has the citizenship its just easier for him to get in to collage and he as a man and a citizen will make more money so that was our strategy. I will have a baby son and be 26 by october 2025, its not my native language and im terrified but also Im so exited.... Thank you so much- this is a very motivating video for me.
Crazy! I am currently 27yrs old and I am also barely thinking about college. I've been living life working from job to job and I am genuinely so tired of this cycle. I want more. It took me this long to figure out that I want to go to college and also what I want to study. Thanks so much for your video! It's so relatable and motivating. I really needed to hear this. I hope you are doing well. We got this you guys!
I needed a video like this so so bad, I just turned 26 and I quit my job today, one thing you said that I couldn’t agree more is how not all of us come from such a healthy background. I got kicked out my family home when I was 16. I fell with the wrong crowd and just got on with life just because life goes on, 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25 have been one hell of a rollercoaster for me , too much to explain, only now at 26 I truly know where I want to go. Wow honestly thank you , this video has made things a lot more clearer for me, thank you so much 🙏🏾
this popped up in my recommended & im glad i watched your video. im 23 this year & im still in 2nd year of uni because i transferred & i was diagnosed with severe depression. now im thinking about transferring to law school & i dont think im gonna graduate anytime soon. seeing others going thru the same thing gives me so much hope
Thanks for this! I am nervous about getting to my goals "too late," and it's helpful to find other people in similar situations.
I want to thank you for sharing this with us! This is amazing. Thank you so much.
I think it’s amazing that you wanted to share your story ... I’m 26 and I’m honestly kinda insecure about starting again.. i don’t want to be the old person in class and I’m worried about what ppl might say but I’m trying to get past that because it doesn’t matter because I’m doing this for me!
2022 & you’re still making people proud !
Really glad to hear this as it comforted me. As in a similar situation in which i just started to work and it got to a point, where you feel you never pushed yourself or not hitting your potential.
Thank you for making this video. It made me feel so much better about myself😭
Just letting you know you inspired me and now I have a better idea of what I'm going to write to my professor for our first assignment. I'm currently starting my 1st course at age 24 and I am so so scared but your video is everything that I'm feeling and I can relate so much. Thankyou!
I am 23 dropped out before the pandemic happened cause I took 2 high level math and a Calculus based Physics class and that semester destroyed my confidence and happiness so I dropped out of community college for a second time.... but then I went back to the work force and it just reminded me how much working in the customer service industry just sucks and even the warehouse jobs just sapped the life out of me. Want to go back to school but I sadly just don’t know what degree I want. I was interested in engineering but I think I might make the switch to something slightly more easier for me and something new that interests me. I might take 2021 off as well but I do feel like I need to some more soul searching before I go back and if you can do it at 27 then that is motivating for me so thank you for this video.
Computer science?
The pandemic conditions screwed up my chances of a full college experience. My colleges were closed in person.
I understand you , same thing happened to me ,took maths classes and felt terrible my confidence died , left during the pandemic but now I tell myself am the only one stopping myself , I don't wanna regret taking the easy route, so am returning back to same maths I was avoiding, I have to do it if I want a better future.
This video has encourage me. Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm 23 now and thinking about go back to school in fall 2022 which h means I'll be 24 and I was so worried about what people would think
I hope nothing but positivity for you! After a bunch of hardships and life experience I went back to school some years ago at 24 and It was the best life decision I have made thus far!
For someone that's never posted content (Assuming this is your only channel) this was very well made and encouraging. It seemed to start out pretty dramatic and I was expecting a shit show but you were very honest and reasonable and it's definitely what I needed right now thank you so much. Bravo 👏👏
I’m 26 & it just recently hit me, I’m at a job with no security & no future. I want to go to university but my grades are crap. I would have to go to college that’s if I get in & start from ground up. Getting my maths & English. I don’t know what todo especially with everything online now. Really lost in life,
Im in the same spot. I just want to give up
Keep the bigger picture always top of mind. Once you know why you desire to go back, you will find the way to bear any how! All the best!
I was in a similar spot a while back. It all seemed daunting but I knew my reality at the time was not one I was comfortable with for the rest of my life so that became my drive, my reason, my why. Yes it may take many years but time flies. Keep one foot in front of the other and you will come out on the other side. As far as where to begin, apply to your local community college. You will likely have to take a placement test to assess your math and english skills. See a counselor from there to map out your college journey and know that it is okay to deviate from it a little as long as you are continually moving forward. Visit your counselors often they are very helpful! Best of luck to you. You can do it!!
Start at a community college if you can, I was able to lift a 1.9 to a 3.4 by being at one
I am 21 now. Soon will be 22. I have completed my Bachelor's a year ago. In our family and in the society which I am a part of, one can instantly sense and imbibe the misconception about higher education as something not worth it. Being a part of this culture with a desire to learn further is extremely difficult for me. Your experience has challenged my view over the emphasis I place on acceptance I crave from my surrounding and succumbing to my fears at the cost of suppressing myself. Looking forward to stay hopeful. Thank you for sharing your experience.
I am 27 now & this is exactly what I needed to watch!! Congratulations babe! 👑🔥
Thank you so much for this video. Echoing others on here throughout the years, I am 28 and working myself to the bone to go back to university to A) make a career change, and B) do what I really want to do. It’s not been an easy process, but I know I’ll succeed. This video was a big inspiration for me to get started some months ago. Thank you again!
At age 29 about 2 years ago while I was living the van life (broke down in las Vegas w/ my 6 month old) I figured why not just apply to UNLV and see what happens. I was accepted into the computer science program so I decided to move into an apartment and get rid of my camper van. Almost overnight due to a series of unfortunate events I went from living the nomadic life to being a productive member of society (something I said I'd never do! lol). It's been 2 years and I'm now a junior about halfway done. In the beginning I was so far behind in math I needed 4 math classes to even start Calculus (entry point for all engineering degrees at the university level). I gave up my super relaxed lifestyle for the sake of my son and never looked back. I've grinded the past 6 semesters str8 into the past 2 summers with no breaks. I could never have imagined I'd be able to complete Calc 1/2, physics 180/181, and CS 1/2 with such high grades. I agree that going to school later in life is the best decision one could make. I would have never made it in my teens and for me it took this long to see the utility in a higher education. Keep up the great work; It's so great to hear your story! To anyone thinking of going back to school all I can say is that if you have to take on the debt just look at it as an investment In yourself which is something you cant put a price on. Besides as long as you do well for a few semesters you will likely get scholarships. I don't even pay for school anymore after being awarded grants for good grades I come out every semester making money tbh. Never be scared to invest in yourself; you're well worth it!
You literally went from zero to hero GG bro.
I never even realized how much I actually needed to watch this video!! THANK YOU
Your video helped me decide. Thank you and i wish you health and happiness.
So glad I came across this video, my self esteem is super low so the thought of going back to school at 23 is very scary for me because of the “what ifs.” Instead of letting that build me up and drive me I’m the person who shuts down. I come from a low income family as well so having all that weight on my shoulders is defeating but what I keep reminding myself is “what if” I DO succeed.. being scared to fail is natural but nobody ever succeeded in life without fear of failing and those “what ifs.” Even if you fail that means you tried, get up and try again. Don’t stay stagnant.
Really good video. I agree with most of your views and I appreciate you taking the road less traveled. You’ve created a path for others to go down. I now feel comfortable going into things “late”
This was so beautifully said.
I grew up being an honors kid who only ever got good grades in high school. Once I graduated, I was supposed to go off to a four year but quit before I could even pack up to go. I was so insecure with myself for so many different things.. I just felt like I wasn't going to make it/ I wasn't worth the money or the effort. I started working several jobs just to figure myself out and earn my stay in my family home... I went to community college for 2 years when I was 19 to try to please my parents with the promise of eventually getting into another 4 year, but I didn't want to do it. Now I'm 24. I've learned a lot over the years and feel so much regret for taking community college for granted. I really want to go back, but I still carry a little bit of that anxiety I had before... but somethings missing and I know it's school.
I NEED to go back. Thank you for your incite. I'm glad you went back :) much love!!
Your story gives me so much hope ❤
I’m so glad I decided to go back to college at 26. I’m 29 now and still going strong
Thank you so much for this it really gave my that final push to apply to college after a long 3 years away
Great explanation, wisdom and genuineness is showing in you.
I always struggled academically and never finished my degree. Now I’m a single mom in my 30’s with no family around and it’s getting to the point of ‘do or die’. So this video was really encouraging 🩷🙏
You have a very inspiring story. You have motivated me to try harder now that i am going back to college.
Thank you for sharing your story. ♥️
Going to college at 25 to complete my GE and then pursuing my dream job to be a nurse! I never felt confident enough or smart enough for school, but i'm older and wiser and know if i set my mind to it, i can do it! Im sooo excited! I start Jan 2022!!!
This was incredibly helpful, honest and encouraging!
First things first, thank you for such a thoughtful and well-put video..it was very reassuring for me. I decided to go back to school and I'm starting this fall at the age of 25. I dropped out of college at 19 (full tuition and everything smh) because I didn't know what I wanted and just wasn't happy. I never had a 5 or 10-year plan...I was just frivolous and "going with the flow"..not very serious. After all these years of working dead-end jobs, I realized that I can do more with my life and I have clarity on where I want to be in the next 5-10 years so the time is now.
I really sympathize with you. I’m also starting classes this fall at the age of 25. I’m literally up all night stressing what it’ll be like to go back after so long.I feel like 18 year old me had absolutely no idea what I wanted in life. I attended a semester of college and dropped it. I decided to do something which was work. Call it work , soul searching , maturing, whatever it was. One day I picked my head up and 7 years had passed. I’ve grown so much and I think the time is now for me to make my move. I know what I want in life now. It’s definitely our time to shine. Good luck to you 🙏🏿
Thank you. I was nervous about going back to school (law school) at age 32. I felt that I wasted a lot of my “prime years”, but you’ve helped ease a lot of my anxiety. Thank you again.
Isn’t 32 a median age in law school though?if anything, that’s pretty young especially in law school. If I’m correct, many people wait a few years anyways to go to law school ie having a job first or they’ve established a career already but want to go into law.
@@jadeheart5862 Median age is 26
Thank you for making this video, I might get back to college this year after. ❤️
Great video! I’m still in community college. I’m glad you’re returning.
I have been a dental assistant for about 2 yrs and I have yet been able to pass an exam for my radiology license. I've been dreading to pay and take the test due to failing the test 4 times already. I also know that is what is holding me back from going back to school to become a hygienist. I plan to go back to college and I will, I needed to hear your story and just keep going, no matter what fears or distractions there might be, always keep your head high and focused, it'll all be worth it.
Was looking for the Blink-182 song, stayed for the powerful testimonial. Thanks for sharing your story, Lorraine.
Im only 19 but this made me feel so good it got me emotional. I’m a baby but at 15 I went to a charter school, stopped showing up.. dropped out at 17, ran away from cali to wisconsin, came back, went to jail, lost my home, lost my car, then the worst hit ever... I had a miscarriage. All this by 19. I had to mature and adult way too young. After my miscarriage I kind of had a wake up call. I matured like 10 years. Way more mature than my 26 y/o sister. I realized I want to do better for my children after I was so close to actually having one. I went back to school(institution) as a medical assistant and i’m killing it. It opened my eyes that I can go further in life not go paycheck to paycheck working min. wage in a market. I want to go to an actual 4 college for my bachelors but i’m so scared. My brother was the first to graduate college with his bachelors but he didnt pay $1 and my parents paid his food, housing, car, etc.. Should I go back?? I dont want to stay as a medical assistant...
In the same position, feel like I wasted a lot of money on medical Assistant school cuz the job doesn’t pay enough now I wanna go back to school to get my bachelors in accounting. What did u end up majoring in?
I love what you said so much I feel about very similar to you. I think I finally reached an age where I'm ready to do university. And I'm 26 with a toddler but I want I know we all are made for a higher purpose than what entry level work has to offer.
I went threw tears hearing you out miss.thank you