When the AIDS crisis showed up, I literally put my education on pause. I figured I would spend the next 5 years caring for friends until they all died, and then go back to school. 23 years later, I have 23 years of experience in HIV research and social services and a B.A. in religious studies. Snowflaky details....
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posted by Sophie1
on Feb 5, 2013 -
19 answers
Is there some sort of 'career/life counselor' out there that can help me navigate college/university programs and requirements after dropping out last year?
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posted by Huck
on Nov 16, 2012 -
11 answers
I've heard of people saying "It's never too late to turn your life around."
But I was wondering if anyone here has personal life experiences to share of them or people they know turning their life around late in life.
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posted by TrumanBurbank
on Nov 6, 2011 -
41 answers
LifePlansFilter: I’m currently enrolled in graduate school in a masters of secondary education in art program. I enrolled as a way to explore my creativity in studio classes, and also as something to do during unusual life circumstances. Being in this program will continue to be an option for me for a limited time. Should I take the requisite courses I need to complete the program or should I keep taking whatever classes I want and drop out of the program when I leave? Many details within.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 16, 2011 -
5 answers
After years of mulling about, I've come to realize that I want to to go to university and gain a proper liberal arts education. For the first time in what feels like eons, I feel enthusiastic and motivated. Trouble is, my first attempt at doing so was three years ago and under much different and more trying circumstances. It seems that the consequences of my halfhearted younger self have severely damaged my future possibilities. What can this 21-year-old do to demonstrate his new-found ardor for all pursuits academic?
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posted by shoebox
on Oct 5, 2011 -
13 answers
Should I pursue my interest and study college physics more? Specifically, should I take a year-long calculus-based program, until I get comfortable that I'm on top of it-- and can really judge my level of interest and aptitude fairly?
Considering I'm a Junior English major. Also considering that it's been 15 years since HS algebra and I've never been good at math. But I want to be.
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posted by reenka
on Feb 10, 2011 -
31 answers
What did you have to learn the hard way that you wish someone had just taught you about? Or what do you think adolescents should be taught, either in school or by their parents, that they aren't?
An example would be basic personal finance (i.e., how not to get into bad debt). Another would be workplace & job interview etiquette.
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posted by crookedgrin
on Nov 2, 2010 -
115 answers
QuarterLifeCrisisFilter: I've been thinking about my future career and considering going to grad school. I only have a vague idea of what I might like to study, but I know I want an advanced degree (preferably sooner rather than later). Is this a bad idea?
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posted by funfetti
on Jul 13, 2010 -
25 answers
How do I break a cyclical lack of motivation and determination and actually move forward in my life?
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posted by anonymous
on May 19, 2010 -
9 answers
Greetings! Would anyone here have any information about obtaining a masters or PhD in immersive education? I have a Masters in Education, but I would like to focus on the educational possibilities of 3D virtual worlds like Second Life, Reaction Grid and Wonderland. I believe these environments have astounding potential. If not a degree then perhaps some best practices ideas... thanks so much!
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posted by ConnieL
on Aug 22, 2009 -
6 answers
What skills or subjects or topics or experiences -- not just academic but professional, social, and even personal -- do you wish you had learned or acquired in college?
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posted by adamrobinson
on Oct 14, 2008 -
29 answers
Want to have a real college "experience" but limited to community college and a state school in a city I just don't like.
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posted by evanrodge
on Jul 17, 2008 -
17 answers
This year's my final year of my degree. My psychologist asked me if I had any plans for next year. My original plan fell apart, so now I don't really have anything. Hmm. What could I look into?
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posted by divabat
on Apr 15, 2008 -
8 answers
LifeFilter: Now What? Sometimes great ideas come from unexpected sources. MeFi, I'm looking at you.
So, this is my dilemma: I was not accepted to OHSU's
Accelerated Bachelor of Science to Masters Program to become a
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and while I am disappointed, I'm taking that as indication that maybe the traditional medical model approach to mental health is not the right path for me. I am very interested in psychology, sociology, social justice, mental health, human rights... I've considered naturopathic medicine, graduate school (psychology, interdisciplinary...), and
giving up.
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posted by hulahulagirl
on Feb 21, 2008 -
16 answers
What do I do with my life after college? I want to do something I don't hate, and might even like. I want YOUR suggestions and ideas.
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posted by rybreadmed
on Feb 7, 2008 -
8 answers
I'm a college sophomore on my way to a CS Major / Religion Minor. Apparently my
initial career options (just from that major) are a little bit better than my English-major friends. But I'd much rather make interesting things than work in a cubicle. How do I do this?
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posted by tmcw
on May 13, 2007 -
13 answers
When I read the biographies of artists I admire, they always seem to start with lines like "began playing the piano at 5", "got first drumkit at 7", and so forth. Every great musician I've known personally got started at a very young age, usually before age 12. Have there been any successful (defined here as having produced music enjoyed by a significant number of people) who came to music relatively late in life? Past 18? 30?
40?
posted by phrontist
on Apr 22, 2007 -
29 answers
What do I do now? I haven't attended a class since sometime in February. Do I try to go to every class from now on, or just chill out until May since I've already screwed myself. Again.
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posted by cellojoe
on Mar 20, 2007 -
39 answers
I need to find a summer job. Ideally I'd like to do something related to education, as I'm hoping to work in education (explained in more detail inside) when I'm finished with my own education - but I am much more interested in research and theory than in classroom work, so I'm having a hard time coming up with ideas. I'm interested in ideas that are very tangentially related to education as well as ones that are very related.
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posted by bubukaba
on Jan 9, 2007 -
6 answers
Law school admissions: help me decide how to best utilize 1-3 years between college and law school.
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posted by gsteff
on Aug 25, 2006 -
17 answers
I'm a 35 year old male and am smart, single and fit but find myself feeling like time is running out. Perhaps too smart; I have a high IQ, whatever that is worth, but am not a college graduate and I find I still have a bit of a complex about this despite having been gainfully white collar employed for most of my adult life. I never started college and wouldn't even know where to begin. I meet people easily and am told that I am good looking. I was 30 before I realized that I had coasted so far on charisma. With an opportunity to make a life change in the next year what should this American do? Long term and short term answers are all welcome and travel is a possibility if your answer deems it necessary.
posted by anonymous
on Dec 29, 2004 -
38 answers
