It's finally over :)

TX50Cal · Post by **TX50Cal** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:23 am

After starting college later in life I am happy to say that the final grade is in and I have completed all requirements for my Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration

Only took me until age 46

Now I'm thinking about an on-line Associate of Science in Firearms Technology degree from Sonoran Desert Institute. Yeah, I'm a glutton for punishment:)

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:44 am

That's absolutely fantastic.

My one regret in life is not getting a degree of some sort.

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:10 am

Congratulations. It's never too late.

zzr7ky · Post by **zzr7ky** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:42 am

Bravo

Bill in Oregon · Post by **Bill in Oregon** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:43 am

Be proud!

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 12:05 pm

Congratulations!

Took me some 12 years to get that 4 year degree! I can't imagine going back to get a Masters!

M. M. Wright · Post by **M. M. Wright** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 2:04 pm

Congrats.
I too waited many years to finish my bachelor's at age 50.

piller · Post by **piller** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:03 pm

Congratulations. Now, what are you planning to do with the degree? I hope you don't just let that new knowledge sit and vegetate. Vegetation is now the best thing to have inside your head.

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:23 pm

Big congratulations! One thing about knowledge, no one can take it from you. I have a masters degree in "The School Of Hard Knocks" when it comes to collecting the old guns and no one pulls the wool over my eyes anymore.----6

octagon · Post by **octagon** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:34 pm

Nicely done! Should we refer to you as "professor" now, or maybe just Mr.?

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 9:19 pm

I know the feeling - 13 years after high school graduation, I finally 'emerged' into the workforce, a quarter-million dollars in debt, living in a ghetto apartment, and driving a junker I traded an old generic 1911 for. Then the 'fun' begins when the rest of the world resents you for trying to catch up income-wise with the folks who just went out and 'got a job' after high school... (Hint - don't do the math or you will get depressed; catch-up time even for a primary-care MD is around age 78 or so, vs. starting with a minimum-wage job out of high-school, working the same hours, and getting 'standard cost of living' raises...

- - - BUT, you will enjoy your life and job and so on quite a bit more, and in the end, that matters more than how many material things your kids have to auction off when you pass...

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Les Staley · Post by **Les Staley** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 11:23 am

Congrats on your milestone! My PHD is in the garage, I think leaning in the corner with a coupla shovels....post hole digger...

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:41 pm

Les Staley wrote:Congrats on your milestone! My PHD is in the garage, I think leaning in the corner with a coupla shovels....post hole digger...

I thought PHD meant 'Piled High and Deeper'...

mark08 · Post by **mark08** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:29 pm

An education at any age is great. Later in years is more difficult in some ways but I have not met anyone who regretted getting a good education at any age. Mine was in the world of hard knocks.
Hey Doc. my step son is where you described but sixteen years after high school and many dollars more in loans. He is an intervention radiologist and enjoys the help he is able to give in his short 14-24 hour day. Many complain about the high cost of education. What is the cost of ignorance?

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