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Posted on Sep 26, 2013

The Perils Of Going To College After 40

Here are a few things to look forward to if you go back to college as a "non-traditional" (i.e.: old) student.

by kimt205

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At orientation, you'll probably be mistaken for a parent at least once.

When classes begin, other students will mistake you for either a professor or an administrator. More than once.

One or more of your professors will think you are a graduate student and think you should know more than you do. They will also always look directly at you when speaking of events that occured before 1993.

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The Perils Of Going To College After 40

At orientation, you'll probably be mistaken for a parent at least once.

When classes begin, other students will mistake you for either a professor or an administrator. More than once.

One or more of your professors will think you are a graduate student and think you should know more than you do. They will also always look directly at you when speaking of events that occured before 1993.

It's at this point in the semester you need to cultivate your personal style and show them who you really are.

And that despite your fabulousness, you may have to accept the fact that you're just too old to make the team.

Remember that pajamas and Starbucks are necessities for morning classes.

Regular attendance is NOT mandatory in many classes in order to pass. Bueller? BUELLER?

There are virtual blackboards now, and something called "The Internet" where you can do research.

You find yourself saying to classmates young enough to be your kids "Well, back when I was in school.." and sounding like one of your parents.

And then they laugh and laugh...

No one lugs around textbooks anymore. They're mostly all digital.

And no one takes notes like this anymore, you old fart.

But unlike the first time you went to college, you never have to worry about getting caught with a fake I.D.!

And finally, all of that hard work pays off !

Hey bud, let's party!

The Perils Of Going To College After 40

At orientation, you'll probably be mistaken for a parent at least once.

When classes begin, other students will mistake you for either a professor or an administrator. More than once.

One or more of your professors will think you are a graduate student and think you should know more than you do. They will also always look directly at you when speaking of events that occured before 1993.

It's at this point in the semester you need to cultivate your personal style and show them who you really are.

And that despite your fabulousness, you may have to accept the fact that you're just too old to make the team.

Remember that pajamas and Starbucks are necessities for morning classes.

Regular attendance is NOT mandatory in many classes in order to pass. Bueller? BUELLER?

There are virtual blackboards now, and something called "The Internet" where you can do research.

You find yourself saying to classmates young enough to be your kids "Well, back when I was in school.." and sounding like one of your parents.

And then they laugh and laugh...

No one lugs around textbooks anymore. They're mostly all digital.

And no one takes notes like this anymore, you old fart.

But unlike the first time you went to college, you never have to worry about getting caught with a fake I.D.!

And finally, all of that hard work pays off !

Hey bud, let's party!

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