Lately I've been thinking of going back to University to take a degree am quite passionate about (movie making) I however not really interested or cared if I can land a job or make money doing it. I just want that college experience which I never had before, everyone kept talking about how its the most memorable moments in their life. I want to Live in a dorm, join a frat, just stuff that college people do and at the same time doing something I love. I went to college a couple of time before but I didn't really do much but still it was fun, I really missed it. Knowing what I know now, college will be amazing am sure of it. To the ones that didn't experience college life, if you have the time and money to do it, would you?

Going back to school to acquire a good degree to make a huge career leap is worthwhile. You can increase your future net worth, get that job you wanted, and possibly retire earlier. Going back to school for ****s and giggles is a waste of time. There are better things to spend money on than partying with girls who are almost 10 years younger than me. By the time you graduate , you are going to be 30. Unless you play on the football team or hockey team ( if your over 25 you are ineligible anyway, I found that out ), you are just going to be some dude.

I have been to college, so this question might not be addressed to me. However, given the funds to go back to college, I would not. Given colleges run 50,000$ for a good 4 year education, that money is better invested. If I processed enough intelligence to snag a top flight PHD in engineering, I would consider going back. Being in that program, though, one would not be living the normal college life anyway

Old School rocks.

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I'm going to be starting university in Aug, 08. I've been going to Jr. College since 2000 but I took a year off. Hopefully I'll be done in 2010, which 10 years after I graduated high school, I'll be 28.

I really want to try and experience the college life, I won't join a frat or anything like that but I want to join the clubs and stuff and fuck the hot college chick. I'm lucky that I look very young for my age so I won't have a problem fitting in.

synergy1 said:

Unless you play on the football team or hockey team ( if your over 25 you are ineligible anyway, I found that out ),

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Don't mean to be a smart a$$, but that's only true for scholarship athletes. Anyone of any age can walk on to an NCAA athletic team. There was a guy a couple years back who was 45 and was the No. 5 receiver for South Carolina. And I believe Indiana State's starting defensive end is in his 30s. He's an ex-marine or something like that.

As long as you're not receiving financial aid from the university, you can play any sport regardless of your age.

synergy1 said:

Unless you play on the football team or hockey team ( if your over 25 you are ineligible anyway, I found that out ),

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Don't mean to be a smart a$$, but that's only true for scholarship athletes. Anyone of any age can walk on to an NCAA athletic team. There was a guy a couple years back who was 45 and was the No. 5 receiver for South Carolina. And I believe Indiana State's starting defensive end is in his 30s. He's an ex-marine or something like that.

As long as you're not receiving financial aid from the university, you can play any sport regardless of your age.

synergy1 said:

Going back to school to acquire a good degree to make a huge career leap is worthwhile. You can increase your future net worth, get that job you wanted, and possibly retire earlier. Going back to school for ****s and giggles is a waste of time.

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The way I sees it, you can't take money or careers with you when you go. (DIE).

When you are on your deathbed, you will be more concerned with your life experiences, and regrets, than your bank account and career.

I say go for it.

Besides, 30 is the new 20.

iqqi said:

The way I sees it, you can't take money or careers with you when you go. (DIE).

When you are on your deathbed, you will be more concerned with your life experiences, and regrets, than your bank account and career.

I say go for it.

Besides, 30 is the new 20.

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I agree, ones who says stuff like that never truly make the kind of money that makes you realize money doesn't bring happiness (no offense). I am 100% certain that not even when am on my deathbed, in fact it is happening right now.

MikeYikes122 said:

Don't mean to be a smart a$$, but that's only true for scholarship athletes. Anyone of any age can walk on to an NCAA athletic team. There was a guy a couple years back who was 45 and was the No. 5 receiver for South Carolina. And I believe Indiana State's starting defensive end is in his 30s. He's an ex-marine or something like that.

As long as you're not receiving financial aid from the university, you can play any sport regardless of your age.

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I was ineligible to play at age 25, but could play on the B side/ scrimmages. While this might be true, in my specific case, it unfortunately was not. My Guess is it had something to do with me finishing my 4 year undergraduate degree, and attending graduate school while playing.

The way I sees it, you can't take money or careers with you when you go. (DIE).

When you are on your deathbed, you will be more concerned with your life experiences, and regrets, than your bank account and career.

I say go for it.

Besides, 30 is the new 20.

For my situation with two degrees in a technical field, going back to school would just be another 50,000 dollars in debt. Moreover, I don't see what a 30 year old on a campus with teenagers would have to offer. Moving forward in my life would be hindered by returning to college. I want to retire early, get the experience and money that the evil corporate America has to offer. Life is about living in the now, not looking back and trying to relive an experience which has come to pass.

synergy1 said:

I was ineligible to play at age 25, but could play on the B side/ scrimmages. While this might be true, in my specific case, it unfortunately was not. My Guess is it had something to do with me finishing my 4 year undergraduate degree, and attending graduate school while playing.

The way I sees it, you can't take money or careers with you when you go. (DIE).

When you are on your deathbed, you will be more concerned with your life experiences, and regrets, than your bank account and career.

I say go for it.

Besides, 30 is the new 20.

For my situation with two degrees in a technical field, going back to school would just be another 50,000 dollars in debt. Moreover, I don't see what a 30 year old on a campus with teenagers would have to offer. Moving forward in my life would be hindered by returning to college. I want to retire early, get the experience and money that the evil corporate America has to offer. Life is about living in the now, not looking back and trying to relive an experience which has come to pass.

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It is not reliving if you never live it. I will say that with the time and money, one can do other things that will fill your life with great memories. However, the feeling of "what if" or "how would it feel" will always be in your mind the older you get. If you can live with that feeling than yes it's a waste of time but some people have a hard time letting go.

I think at least I will try it for a year or 2, just so I can say "yea i've done that" but I'll probably won't feel as much as the 18 year old kid who just have his first taste of freedom.