# After 10 years, I go back to university on Monday. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 7, 2005, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-10-years-i-go-back-to-university-on-monday/283484 "2005-01-07T00:25:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2005, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-10-years-i-go-back-to-university-on-monday/283484/1 "2005-01-07T00:25:31Z")
Yep, I get to go to one of those fine bastions of liberalism and uphold what is right and good and true against the dread Communist faculty… …err… …OK, I’m going back to school starting Monday. This time it’s for real, unlike my last foray into higher education. I’m 10 years older, I’m 10 years wiser, I have a family that depends on me, and it’s my last chance to get it right. So, for my belated New Year’s Resolution, I would like it on the record that I will be graduating in approximately 4 years _summa cum laude_ in Communications-Journalism and Political Science. That’s my goal, anyway. I’ll tell you one thing, guys. If I blow this I’m going to crawl into a hole and pull the dirt in after me, because I will be condemning myself to eternal futility. After so long working my friggin’ butt off for peanuts I know what it means to try to get by without a diploma. Therefore, I shall endeavour to shut my mouth (ha!), give them what they want, and get out with everything intact, hopefully learning something along the way. Wish me luck. It was once said to me that one should make their own luck, and I intend to, but a little well-wishing never hurt anyone. ---
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2005, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-10-years-i-go-back-to-university-on-monday/283484/2 "2005-01-07T00:28:32Z")
_gives Airman the biggest smooch of them all and hugs very tightly_ “And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed!) Kid, you’ll move mountains!” –Dr. Seuss ---
**Author:** ![Cunctator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/43a26b/32.png) [@Cunctator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cunctator)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2005, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-10-years-i-go-back-to-university-on-monday/283484/3 "2005-01-07T00:34:42Z")
Congrats **Airman**. I’m sure you’ll have a great time. I started back at uni in 2002 after a 20 year break and I’ve really enjoyed the last three years. ---
**Author:** ![ultrafilter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/3d9bf3/32.png) [@ultrafilter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultrafilter)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2005, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-10-years-i-go-back-to-university-on-monday/283484/4 "2005-01-07T00:59:36Z")
You know I’m pulling for you 100%, Dave, so let me be the first to ask a question you’re going to get sick of: You got a family depending on you and you’re gonna study communications _and_ poli sci? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2005, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-10-years-i-go-back-to-university-on-monday/283484/5 "2005-01-07T01:02:54Z")
Yep. US House by 50, Senate by 60. That’s the plan. In the meantime I need to learn how to speak. I already know how to think, I think. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Grey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grey)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2005, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-10-years-i-go-back-to-university-on-monday/283484/6 "2005-01-07T01:11:21Z")
Best of luck **Airman**! I’m considering the same thing (school while holding down a day job+family) and it’s scary as hell to consider it. I’ve no doubt you’ll do great. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2005, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-10-years-i-go-back-to-university-on-monday/283484/7 "2005-01-07T01:15:08Z")
Get yourself onto the college Parliamentary Debate Team as fast as you can. That’s the place to learn the skills you need. Ignore CETA debate…it teaches nothing useful. Good luck! I went back to college in my late 20’s after dropping out 7 years earlier. The added maturity helped tremendously. You’ll do fine. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2005, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-10-years-i-go-back-to-university-on-monday/283484/8 "2005-01-07T02:19:36Z")
Congrats and good luck, **Airman**! I know you’ll do great! ---
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2005, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-10-years-i-go-back-to-university-on-monday/283484/9 "2005-01-07T02:21:29Z")
You’re smart. You’re willing to work. You’ll do fine. Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![that\_darn\_cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/59ef9b/32.png) [@that\_darn\_cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/that_darn_cat)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2005, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-10-years-i-go-back-to-university-on-monday/283484/10 "2005-01-07T02:29:01Z")
Doors! Doors! Doors! Good luck man. Just remember that a heck of a lot of your bachelors has nothing to do with life/work/anything. But that piece of paper does open doors. ---
**Author:** ![catsix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e19b73/32.png) [@catsix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/catsix)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2005, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-10-years-i-go-back-to-university-on-monday/283484/11 "2005-01-07T02:34:51Z")
Way to go Dave. You’ll make it. You are an intelligent, hard working individual with a clear desire to improve and educate yourself. I believe in you, dude. ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2005, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-10-years-i-go-back-to-university-on-monday/283484/12 "2005-01-07T03:40:51Z")
Of course you’ll do well, brother! If ever you need motivation, I’m close enough to drive up and kick your ass, cuz I love ya! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![SolGrundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@SolGrundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SolGrundy)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2005, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-10-years-i-go-back-to-university-on-monday/283484/13 "2005-01-07T03:44:33Z")
Good luck! And invite us all to your first kegger! Whoo hoo! Spring Break! ---
**Author:** ![Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hey_It_s_That_Guy)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2005, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-10-years-i-go-back-to-university-on-monday/283484/14 "2005-01-07T13:19:44Z")
I wish you all the best. Having a degree (or two) is almost always a big professional positive, and being back in school doesn’t seem to be a bad place to be during this economy. Work hard, and don’t forget to have a little fun too! ---
**Author:** ![velveeta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/13edae/32.png) [@velveeta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velveeta)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2005, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-10-years-i-go-back-to-university-on-monday/283484/15 "2005-01-07T13:58:47Z")
Good luck! Be sure to post a graduation picture because, well… back when I was a lurker, someone on here posted a picture of you barfing down the side of a truck. It would be nice to have a more uh, “positive” image of you when I see your name. 😉 I should really go back to school and get my masters, but I’m too chicken - and unmotivated. I’m sure you’ll do great. ---
**Author:** ![phall0106](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/phall0106/32/5934_2.png) [@phall0106](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phall0106)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2005, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-10-years-i-go-back-to-university-on-monday/283484/16 "2005-01-07T14:56:16Z")
> [@velveeta](#): > > Good luck! Be sure to post a graduation picture because, well… back when I was a lurker, someone on here posted a picture of you barfing down the side of a truck. Link? ---
**Author:** ![velveeta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/13edae/32.png) [@velveeta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velveeta)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2005, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-10-years-i-go-back-to-university-on-monday/283484/17 "2005-01-07T15:35:58Z")
I’m sure the link is long gone and the pictures burned by now. I think they were from a DoperFest and are half the reason I finally joined this place. I mean, man, what a bunch of party animals. 😉😃 ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2005, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-10-years-i-go-back-to-university-on-monday/283484/18 "2005-01-07T15:47:45Z")
OK, enough with the pictures. This is a positive thread, and I positively hate those damn pictures. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2005, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-10-years-i-go-back-to-university-on-monday/283484/19 "2005-01-07T16:25:20Z")
Good for you **Doors**. Soon you’ll be able to barf down the side of a Porsche. ---
**Author:** ![pullin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c57346/32.png) [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2005, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-10-years-i-go-back-to-university-on-monday/283484/20 "2005-01-07T16:37:47Z")
Best 'o luck AD. In a “kindred spirit” sorta way (I start back next week after a 20 year absence). [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-10-years-i-go-back-to-university-on-monday/283484.md?page=2)