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My mother actually just graduated with a degree in nursing at the age of 52. She had her rough times, where the younger girls in her class would give  her a difficult time. She was a dedicated student, and earned straight A's all the way through her schooling; so her classmates who were in the early 20s called her the "perfect student." But in a nasty, sarcastic manner.

She did tell me that it was very difficult for her to figure out how she learned best. And retaining the vast volume of information took her more effort than when she was half her age. However, she did love the experience, and grow as a person. Now she is starting a new career for herself, and after 6 months on the actual job, she has already been promoted to the head of nursing staff at a local hospital.

 

While it may seem difficult due to the age difference, my mother is a proven example that going back to school later in life can be a fantastic experience. She is already earning 10K more per year, than she did of a corporate office she worked for 23 years before being laid off.


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