I know this may sound silly to you all, but I have a phobia about colleges. I have stood outside the door of the community college where I live at least 5 times and did not go in.
I don't know what is wrong with me. But I actually called to speak to an Admissions Officer today which is a big step for me, the answering machine picked up and my first response was relief no one answered and to hang up. But, I didn't I left a message.
I am 35 and going back to school Today I went to orientation and I was the oldest one in the advisment session. I felt like a total freaking idiot. I almost got up and walked out, that is how humiliated I felt. But I didnt. But I am seriously having thoughts that this is not what I should be doing and I am too old to do this. I have had a dream to be a nurse for my whole life, but I feel like a total idiot being the oldest one in there and hearing all the young ones in there whispering and snickering at me. But I am DETERMINED to do this, I am doing this for me not for the other people in the class with me. So good luck and kepp your head high.
I will be 31 in July. First of all, I agree - this is for YOU! I was so nervous going back, but I do have to say, my school has such a mixture as far as ages. As soon as I went back, I knew I'd be fine. If they want to snicker at you (although I agree with pp that it probably wasn't the case, but I would automatically think they were laughing at me), let them. If this is your dream, you can't let anyone or anything stand in your way!! You'll make it and be much happier because of it!!
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I will be 31 in July. First of all, I agree - this is for YOU! I was so nervous going back, but I do have to say, my school has such a mixture as far as ages. As soon as I went back, I knew I'd be fine. If they want to snicker at you (although I agree with pp that it probably wasn't the case, but I would automatically think they were laughing at me), let them. If this is your dream, you can't let anyone or anything stand in your way!! You'll make it and be much happier because of it!!
Best of luck to you!!