I went for my masters at 49. I was totally lost in the technology for which there was NO instruction for. Went back for my doctorate at 55, finished at 60. Both degrees I was working full time in addition to school. I faced lots of ageism from my classmates 30 years my junior (especially on the group projects). But I had lots of support from my faculty, who were closer to my age. I was alone most of the time and not asked to be in study groups. But I did it, on my own, by the grace of God and support of my mother (who passed one year prior to my finishing my doctorate).
I became an RN at 55. Yeah, ageism was there, but what was worse was the sexism. I'm a male and heterosexual. Those demographics put me in roughly 1% of my graduating class. In a country that considers itself acutely aware of sexism, they sure seem to be oblivious to it when the shoe is on the other foot. I now work on a unit that has two other straight white males. It's awesome. ....BTW, congratulations NP!
1. stay in touch with reality -- when you've grown a lot then discard old failure stories -- after you've learned from them 2. Don't chase perfection -- we are human -- we will make mistakes when learning 3. Be compassionate towards yourself -- the same way you are commpassionate towards your colleagues and friends.
4:18 Part of the issue with confidence is that we let others tell us what we can and cannot be and this impacts our desire and ability to learn and thus retain information we set out to learn. Impacting confidence in result.
The first time I went to college, I left after only two years, but I went back later when I was 40 to get an engineering degree. I loved college the second time and always took an additional class or two of general interest along with my engineering curriculum . I wish I could have gone back the second time sooner, but just didn't have the opportunity.
This is relatable. I have a great communications job in a very high profile company, everybody knows it. I've wanted to work for this company since 2012 as it relates to my passion. After I've got my communications degree in 2016 I got into this company, and it has been great. I am there for eight years now. I am 31 years old, but for years I've had this thing in my head: I would hate to spend my life in an office environment, 70% of the time behind a screen. Time to change. I've always loved wood working, did it throughout my childhood in the garage of my dad. It got lost along the way, because you move out of your parents' house, start a study and basically do whatever anyone else is doing. Now I am at the point that I am going to start a 2-years wood working class. Totally change the environment and context. I am so much looking forward to working with my hands, and actually creating something. I truly believe everybody can change their course.
Thanks for sharing this. I clicked on the video because i was hoping for a rundown of what degrees/certificates are actually worth the cost and risk these days. So many jobs are being outsourced.
00:33 🎓 Returning to school mid-career can be challenging, with self-doubt and uncertainty being common issues. 04:19 🤔 Comparison to others and a fear of failing are significant challenges faced by mid-career professionals returning to school. 07:37 💡 Mindset shifts are crucial: Questioning self-limiting beliefs, learning from mistakes, and practicing self-compassion can overcome confidence gaps in learning situations. 11:28 🚀 Building a positive growth mindset alongside skills increases success and unleashes limitless possibilities for change and growth in education.
She is clearly quite nervous. Public speaking can be very intimidating, particularly at a venue as highly regarded as a TED talk. Please be kind. It really isn’t that difficult. 🙏
I went for my masters at 49. I was totally lost in the technology for which there was NO instruction for. Went back for my doctorate at 55, finished at 60. Both degrees I was working full time in addition to school. I faced lots of ageism from my classmates 30 years my junior (especially on the group projects). But I had lots of support from my faculty, who were closer to my age. I was alone most of the time and not asked to be in study groups. But I did it, on my own, by the grace of God and support of my mother (who passed one year prior to my finishing my doctorate).
I became an RN at 55.
Yeah, ageism was there, but what was worse was the sexism.
I'm a male and heterosexual.
Those demographics put me in roughly 1% of my graduating class.
In a country that considers itself acutely aware of sexism, they sure seem to be oblivious to it when the shoe is on the other foot.
I now work on a unit that has two other straight white males. It's awesome.
....BTW, congratulations NP!
Thank you for sharing your story and experiences. I found it quite inspiring. 🙏
Congratulations!
1. stay in touch with reality -- when you've grown a lot then discard old failure stories -- after you've learned from them
2. Don't chase perfection -- we are human -- we will make mistakes when learning
3. Be compassionate towards yourself -- the same way you are commpassionate towards your colleagues and friends.
33-yrs and back to uni, excellent advice, bravo!
4:18 Part of the issue with confidence is that we let others tell us what we can and cannot be and this impacts our desire and ability to learn and thus retain information we set out to learn. Impacting confidence in result.
I just went back at 38 and it’s a lot of work balancing being a mother and trying to get an A.
Hi! The same situation! I am happy!
The first time I went to college, I left after only two years, but I went back later when I was 40 to get an engineering degree. I loved college the second time and always took an additional class or two of general interest along with my engineering curriculum . I wish I could have gone back the second time sooner, but just didn't have the opportunity.
This is relatable. I have a great communications job in a very high profile company, everybody knows it. I've wanted to work for this company since 2012 as it relates to my passion. After I've got my communications degree in 2016 I got into this company, and it has been great. I am there for eight years now. I am 31 years old, but for years I've had this thing in my head: I would hate to spend my life in an office environment, 70% of the time behind a screen. Time to change. I've always loved wood working, did it throughout my childhood in the garage of my dad. It got lost along the way, because you move out of your parents' house, start a study and basically do whatever anyone else is doing. Now I am at the point that I am going to start a 2-years wood working class. Totally change the environment and context. I am so much looking forward to working with my hands, and actually creating something. I truly believe everybody can change their course.
Fear is the biggest enemy when we build confidence
It’s easier than this, you just need to work hard and be strong mentally.
I am thinking why I went back to school and get into debt...worst mistake of my life....Iam doing a job lower than my previous role...
Thanks for sharing this. I clicked on the video because i was hoping for a rundown of what degrees/certificates are actually worth the cost and risk these days. So many jobs are being outsourced.
Self DOUBT!!!100%
00:33 🎓 Returning to school mid-career can be challenging, with self-doubt and uncertainty being common issues.
04:19 🤔 Comparison to others and a fear of failing are significant challenges faced by mid-career professionals returning to school.
07:37 💡 Mindset shifts are crucial: Questioning self-limiting beliefs, learning from mistakes, and practicing self-compassion can overcome confidence gaps in learning situations.
11:28 🚀 Building a positive growth mindset alongside skills increases success and unleashes limitless possibilities for change and growth in education.
She is very strong woman
How can get Candice Neveu's contact? I'm interested to become her student. Any link please
You look her name up in Google and you can be surprised at the power of a search engine =P
Ask the "kids" for help with the technology. They'll love to show you how it works and will save you lots of time working through the basics.
One day i will be on this stage😊
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Good
Poor information... honestly
Yet you don't explain why, not very constructive of you, honestly.
Why is she out of breath after every sentence.
Maybe she is nervous, and her breathing became heavier.
Please don’t be judgmental 🙏🏽
She is clearly quite nervous. Public speaking can be very intimidating, particularly at a venue as highly regarded as a TED talk. Please be kind. It really isn’t that difficult. 🙏
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