I've definitely been in this picture. By the grace of being stupidly tall and relatively coordinated, I got a degree because women's college sports need their athletes to graduate to make up for the horrible graduation rates of the men. All I can say is, I went back to school in my 40s and now am on track to get my doctorate in nursing practice, specializing in mental health and psychiatry. I've been getting all As (except for a B in organic chemistry). I don't know what finally clicked in my brain that's been allowing me to do this. I guess all I can say is don't give up. Hopefully one day it will click for you, too, but even if it doesn't you're still a worthwhile human being.
i'm planning on a degree in psychology (not married to the idea though) but i basically start doubting myself every time, and lately ive noticed that i get anxious & choke up a little when i think about it. Is there something that motivates you specifically?
Not them, but I went for something I enjoyed (geology) and hope to put it into public sector work that's actually beneficial, like the EPA or USGS. Short of becoming a revolutionary, it does feel more like harm reduction sometimes, but I figure if you're helping other people or the Earth you're doing okay.
I've definitely been in this picture. By the grace of being stupidly tall and relatively coordinated, I got a degree because women's college sports need their athletes to graduate to make up for the horrible graduation rates of the men. All I can say is, I went back to school in my 40s and now am on track to get my doctorate in nursing practice, specializing in mental health and psychiatry. I've been getting all As (except for a B in organic chemistry). I don't know what finally clicked in my brain that's been allowing me to do this. I guess all I can say is don't give up. Hopefully one day it will click for you, too, but even if it doesn't you're still a worthwhile human being.
i'm planning on a degree in psychology (not married to the idea though) but i basically start doubting myself every time, and lately ive noticed that i get anxious & choke up a little when i think about it. Is there something that motivates you specifically?
Not them, but I went for something I enjoyed (geology) and hope to put it into public sector work that's actually beneficial, like the EPA or USGS. Short of becoming a revolutionary, it does feel more like harm reduction sometimes, but I figure if you're helping other people or the Earth you're doing okay.
Mostly because I'm older now and I want to do something meaningful with the rest of my life.