Going back to school

I almost became a history teacher...


Then, I became a starving artist instead!

Sounds like you would be a great teacher.

History teachers were almost always my favorite teachers in school, at least until college...

best of success!

Tom
 
A history teacher gave me the single best bit of advice ever when it comes to learning how to think, and how to write.

The question you need to ask is "so what?"

Lots of people can eventually learn how to collect facts, organize them, even write their findings up in pretty clear language. But very few ask "so what" - why should we pay attention to this information? What's its meaning for me, or for whoever is reading my research... How does it advance our understanding of this field, or how might it be applicable to another ...

So what. If you (and your future students) learn nothing else ...
 
SilverFoxKnows said:
at 35. In my teens and twenties I partied a lot. Okay, way too much. But inbetween depression, drugs, working full time and dating a psychopathic girl I got within spitting distance of getting my AA. The last six years I have worked at private university, where my schooling is free. I won't post a sob story but during this time my wife has had a long list of health problems. Heather's well being came first and I put school on the back burner. The time has come. I'm nervous as Hell, though. I haven't stepped foot in a classroom in ten years.
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Good luck.

I went from 18-23,
24-26,
27-29,
38-40.

I found that some things got easier and some things harder as I aged. I didn't devote so much energy to socializing when I was older. I also had more experiential context into which to put my book learning. On the other hand, school does cut into family time and can be a strain on family relationships. It is important to keep a good balance.
 
When I got tired of being shot at, at age 52, I went back to college to get recertified as a teacher. I was the oldest guy in every class I took, but the nerves calmed down after a couple days. Realistically, none of the kids could keep up, because I was on a mission to get it done right and get outta there! You won't have any trouble, because by this time you have a work ethic, or you wouldn't be going back! Go knock 'em dead!
 
I went back at 60.
Grasping new material took more work than it did when I was 19, but learning new things at a later stage in your life is just plain FUN.
Enjoy yourself and good luck.
 
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