For those who have gone to college....

[Danauk]

I have a BA Hons in Music and a post grad teaching qualification. I use the post grad as I am a primary school teacher, but am head of maths in the school and not music, so i don't really use my degree at all. Having said that I could not teach without an honours degree here.

 

[horseshowmom]

Why are you letting age stop you? You should pursue it if it is something you would like to do.

Truthfully, I am nearing being eligible for retirement (we have to have 25 years in), and it's looking tempting. I don't want to incur any debt at this point (making it easier for me to choose retirement when I want) and couldn't pay for law school without some student loans.

My daughter just married, and my husband and I are looking forward to taking more time for ourselves (traveling, etc.). Additionally, I have some chronic health issues that are worsened by stress. I can pretty much guarantee that law school would be stressful!

My husband has tried to persuade me to go back for most of the 25 years we've been married. I really should have considered it when I was younger, but now I don't think I want to work that hard.

 

[Nette]

I have a BS in Computer Science too. And yes I use it (and oh so much more I've learned since then) at my job... which I hate.

If I had it to do again... and I wanted to incur the debt... I'd get a degree in journalism because while I'm actually quite good at the whole math/science thing, I prefer the creativity that writing offers.

 

[golfgal]

Why are you letting age stop you? You should pursue it if it is something you would like to do.

Truthfully, I am nearing being eligible for retirement (we have to have 25 years in), and it's looking tempting. I don't want to incur any debt at this point (making it easier for me to choose retirement when I want) and couldn't pay for law school without some student loans.

My daughter just married, and my husband and I are looking forward to taking more time for ourselves (traveling, etc.). Additionally, I have some chronic health issues that are worsened by stress. I can pretty much guarantee that law school would be stressful!

My husband has tried to persuade me to go back for most of the 25 years we've been married. I really should have considered it when I was younger, but now I don't think I want to work that hard.

My grandpa went back to school at age 62 when he retired. He had always wanted to get a college degree and wasn't able to go to college right out of high school. My Grandma had passed away and so he started taking a night class at the local state university. He ended up graduating with a double major in humanities and wood shop and continued to take classes for the next 15 years (took classes for 20+ years). Our state has a special tuition program for senior citizens where it costs something like $15/credit. He ended up traveling all over the world with the elderhostl program at the college too. You are NEVER too old to go back to school.

 

[MiniGirl]

What an interesting thread!

My degree is in journalism with an advertising emphasis, but I have never worked in advertising. In an odd way though, I do feel that I use those skills. I often look at my target audience and gear my arguments or reasons for doing something in a way that is most appealling to that person -- usually dh. LOL!!!

We are also in the process of starting up a new business, so I will use it for that as well.

I have gone back to school, but never on a full time basis and not with any degree in mind. I have gone just to take courses that interest me. It has been great. I also think that since I'm am really interested in those subjects (sign language, for example) it has been easy and stress-free.

 

[susykt4]

I have a BS in Biology that was required for my job as a zookeeper. I love my job and don't regret the degree, but I'm pretty sure the only reason a college degree is required is to decrease the pool of qualified applicants.

 

[Pembo]

I have a bachelors in Elementary Ed and a masters as an Intervention Specialist
I teach part time and it has helped me with my own kids.
If I had it to do over again, I'd get a counseling degree but I'm not considering going back. I just finished my masters.

 

[nmmom95]

I have a BS and an MBA in Finance. I am a SAHM, so I don't use my degrees everyday.

 

[Quiksilvr]

I have a BA in business, a master's degree, and a JD.

I'm a lawyer, so I guess I use the JD.

 

[Pakey]

I have a BS in Accounting and an MBA. I have worked in this field since the day I finished school 27 years ago.

 

[NatashaDisneyCM]

two degree's one in chemistry, and one in nutrition. Also have taken and got cert. in medical coding and billing. did not like that.
My field I have worked in...food, and R & D. There is no job out there. So I am in school (age 48, never to late) for Biomedical/ Biology. With a higher degree minor in Chemistry.
I also hold cert in HACCP and serve safe. Looking for one of two things, board of health or Lab tech in hospital, R & D..or cancer research.
so school full time and work part time, ( most of the time) lol

this is what I have been part of, kind of unique field...but fun!
http://members.ift.org/IFT/Pubs/Newsletters/weekly/nl_011310.htm

 

[suejai]

I have a BA in Geography with a minor in History. I also have additional courses in Urban Planning. I have used some Urban Planning when I worked as a Municipal Development Officer. I would love to go back to school, but can't decide what to take. It would be a toss up between getting my Master's and PhD in History/History of Religion or some kind of graphic art courses. I guess it would depend on if I had to find a job after.

 

[attain]

I have a BS in Nursing and will graduate in May (121 days!) with a MS in Nursing, Clinical Research Management. I work as a clinical research nursing coordinator, so I use both of my degrees everyday and love it. Research is my passion. I didn't even know this job was a possibility when I was in nursing school!

 

[OK!]

I have a BS in Computer Science with an emphasis on Information Management. I use a lot of what I learned every day, but not all of it (thank God programming isn't something I have to deal with anymore!) I don't think I'd go back to get a different degree in something, but I could see myself someday going back for my master's.

 

[Robinrs]

I have a BA in English Comp Lit and a BFA in Theatre. I've been in the broadcasting field since 1980.

No need for advanced degrees in my business, experience is what counts. I am also a believer that education is NEVER wasted. I've never believed in going to college for a job, you go to get educated, the job will find you.

 

[Planogirl]

I have a BS in Industrial Engineering and I've never found a way to use it. Whenever I've found something that looks promising the company either closes and moves away or they downsize and I end up in Customer Service.

Advice: NEVER work in Customer Service for a second! (Unless you want to of course.) If you do companies continually try to put you there because CSR's are always in short supply.

As for going back to school, I think that I'm too old for that now. I wish that I had though.

 

[pixie dust 112]

BA in Political Science and a JD. I am a lawyer and represent a few different municipalities so I use both degrees every day. If I could afford it I would be a professional student. I love to learn.

 

[savannahcat]

I have a BS in Accounting and worked in corporate accounting for more than 10 years before becoming a SAHM. I never liked it much and actually hated it sometimes. Not necessarily the work, but the office environment. It reminded me so much of junior high/high school.

I'm headed back to school this Tuesday to begin training as a Physical Therapy Assistant. I'm hoping to work in the field of home health.

 

[redlight]

I have a B.S. in Biology and am currently working toward a higher degree (probably Ph.D.) in that field. I guess I am happy with my choice, at least most days.

 

[sdemore]

I have a degree in Elementary Education and have been teaching for 32 years. I continually take professional development courses to keep myself current in my field. I get up every morning with a smile on my face glad to be going to the greatest job on Earth! (Next to being a wife and mother) I have no desire to go into administration because all my joy comes from the face of an 8 year old who mastered a technique, conquered a problem, slugged the kid next to her, or puked on the carpet (which just happened today!) Oh well some days ARE better than others!