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Staying Sharp is a join project of NRTA: AARP's Educator Community and the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives. Through live presentations, a web site and various media products, the Staying Sharp initiative focuses on how the brain works and how we can use that knowledge to optimize brain function and maximize brain health throughout our lives
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cmsm0040 said:
on March 13, 2009 11:19 PM ET

I'm attending Amberton University both online and in class for my graduate degree in counseling.  I love learning the different techniques.  This has been so good for me!
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bubblebud
Post #6
bubblebud replied to roraff54's Post #4 :
on November 21, 2009 01:58 PM ET

I received my BA from UoP, and I'd love to get my MA.  It's just that the classes are too expensive for my income (I'm retired, on SS). 

Heidi

 


RebeccaH
Post #5
RebeccaH said:
on April 27, 2009 10:23 PM ET

Some of my best teachers when I was in college were fellow students who were back for their 2nd round of education. Not only are you enriching your own life when you go back to school, but you're also adding a lot to the experience of the other students around you and it's much appreciated. I remember a woman in my sociology classes who was getting her doctorate. She had gone back to school at age 51, and was about to complete her Phd at age 60. Quite a journey...and she was fabulous! So many stories of all the events in her life that had led her to that point. She really enriched every class discussion.

It's definitely never too late! In fact, age adds dimensions that the younger generation can only dream of... =)


roraff54
Post #4
roraff54 said:
on March 16, 2009 10:24 PM ET

Good luck on this adventure... I have taken On-Line courses via University of Phoenix to maintain my License.

Rory


justbetsy
Post #3
justbetsy said:
on March 14, 2009 02:38 PM ET

that sounds fun--gives me something else to think about doing when I eventually retire.


twistedpickle
Post #2
twistedpickle said:
on March 14, 2009 09:46 AM ET

I just started college in the Fall and I am 68 and absolutely loving the challenge. Try it, you might like it.


daisydoyle
Post #1
daisydoyle said:
on March 14, 2009 12:08 AM ET

Congratulations!  Be proud!!  An acquaintance of mine went back to school, passed the bar and became a lawyer at age 50!  A determined mind can do anything!!