I was just invitied to attend graduate school....

[BentleyJD]

at UCF. Not bad for an old over the hill guy.
I worked my ass off, and I guess they recognize it.
It is interesting to notice the difference between my attitude and so many younger students.
Of course, they had an easier time in Spanish, although somehow I earned a B
take care
tony and dietrich
ps this semester isn't starting out so hot, someone stole two new text books when I was in the facilities. Waiting to hear if blind services will pay for them again.

[Thtwudbeme]

1. What are you studying and how old are you?

I am 40, and returning student; Religious studies.

[BentleyJD]

7. hi

I am a 51 year old returning student.
When my vision started going bad when I was 17 (retinitis pigmentosa) I found it impossible to concentrate on my studies.
I decided to go back. Psychology major, I find it so interesting.
Hope to do some sort of rehabilitation counseling.
take care
tony and dietrich

[huskerlaw]

2. Congrats!

:party:

Sorry about the textbooks. Mean people suck.

[ewagner]

3. Congrats!!!!

Sorry to hear about the text books.......

What's your major?

UCF grad, Charter Class 1970........

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

4. I was invited to attend Prison Camp by Ashcroft.

Just as good, no?

[T Roosevelt]

5. I'm at UCF as well

PhD in the Engineering department. See what kind of fellowships you can get - the school has some money for these that often isn't taken.

[Stepup2]

6. Congrats to you!!

I am 43 and have applied to several phd programs this fall. hope to get an acceptance letter somewhere.

Sorry some asshole swiped your books, it is hard enough to be a non-traditional student as it is.
Good Luck!

[gblady]

8. congrats......me, too

I started Grad School this week, age 56. BA in psych 35 years ago, now going for Masters in Mental Health Counseling.

[Coventina]

9. Congrats to both of you!

I'm starting my second semester of grad school!

Academia rocks!
I love it!
:toast:

[Stepup2]

10. Whoo hoo to you!!

:grouphug:

[Dzimbowicz]

11. Congratulations

I was thirty-two upon entering grad school. Best of luck. I'm sorry to hear about the theft of your text books.

:toast:

[prolesunited]

12. Thanks for sharing the good news!

I'm glad you stuck with everything. I'm sure you're an inspiration to many of the younger students in your classes.

[BentleyJD]

13. thanks for all the responses....

blind services said they'd buy my booka again.
Should be graduating by summer sometime.If I can hack spanish II
take care
tony and dietrich