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Is it worth going back to school as an adult?

Asked by Bob Nakamura — Dec 18, 2025 — Education & Reference Open

I'm in my late 30s and I never finished my degree. I've been thinking about going back to school, but I worry I'm too old, it'll take too long, and it'll be hard with a job and family. Is it worth it to go back to school as an adult? How do people balance school with work and family responsibilities?

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admin — Dec 19, 2025

I graduated college 5 years ago and wish I'd known this earlier: the specific knowledge you learn matters less than learning HOW to learn. Develop good study habits and critical thinking skills and you can adapt to any subject or career.

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Alice Hartwell — Dec 19, 2025

Break big assignments into small chunks with their own deadlines. 'Write a 20-page paper' is paralyzing. 'Write one paragraph today' is doable. The hardest part of any project is starting, so make starting as small and easy as possible.

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