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07-24-2010, 08:13 PM (This post was last modified: 07-25-2010, 12:29 PM by marianne202.)
Ok, so I have decided to start my Master's in Healthcare Administration at Bellevue University 8/10/10! It is an intense 18 month non-stop cohort program. Now the worrying begins!

Am I too old to do this?
Am I smart enough to do this?
Can I survive this?

18 months ago I never would have dreamed about getting my bachelor's degree let alone enrolling in grad school. I have completed 3 degrees since 2/09 so I just hope I have the energy and focus to stay motivated. I have a grad cert I want to complete towards the end of this program or after I complete it. Then I will be done on my educational path. I have no desire to complete a dissertation so no doctorate in my future.

Thanks to all the support on this board I have gone further than I ever could have dreamed...even after several mojitos! I wish everyone the best of luck in reaching their own goals. Thank you!
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07-25-2010, 10:37 AM
You can do this, Marianne! You have accomplished so much in such a short time. So many of us want to go on to grad school; it will be a joy to watch you succeed at this, too.

(One step at a time. Don't look too far ahead and scare yourself.)
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07-25-2010, 11:15 AM
Quote:Am I too old to do this?
Am I smart enough to do this?
Can I survive this?

No
Yes
Yes
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07-25-2010, 11:47 AM
[COLOR="Navy"]Too old? NEVER!! :iagree:

This old man (50) is now in the enrollment process for a Ed.D program. Talk about taking a plunge - I'm the guy in the deep end with lead weights tied around my ankles (gulp). :willynilly: [/COLOR]
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07-25-2010, 12:05 PM
Marianne, Shoto --

You're both an inspiration. So is the economy and data on job growth, but you two are in a good way....

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07-25-2010, 12:23 PM
Geezer Wrote:No
Yes
Yes


[SIZE="5"]Ditto!!!!![/SIZE] Stop being so Virgo please.
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07-25-2010, 01:05 PM
marianne202 Wrote:Ok, so I have decided to start my Master's in Healthcare Administration at Bellevue University 8/10/10! It is an intense 18 month non-stop cohort program. Now the worrying begins!

Am I too old to do this?
Am I smart enough to do this?
Can I survive this?

18 months ago I never would have dreamed about getting my bachelor's degree let alone enrolling in grad school. I have completed 3 degrees since 2/09 so I just hope I have the energy and focus to stay motivated. I have a grad cert I want to complete towards the end of this program or after I complete it. Then I will be done on my educational path. I have no desire to complete a dissertation so no doctorate in my future.

Thanks to all the support on this board I have gone further than I ever could have dreamed...even after several mojitos! I wish everyone the best of luck in reaching their own goals. Thank you!


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07-27-2010, 07:49 PM
marianne202 Wrote:Ok, so I have decided to start my Master's in Healthcare Administration at Bellevue University 8/10/10! It is an intense 18 month non-stop cohort program. Now the worrying begins!

Am I too old to do this?
Am I smart enough to do this?
Can I survive this?

As one who has recently taken the plunge, please allow me to add my 2 cents.

1) Regarding age. You will, God willing grow older. You can do it with or without a masters degree.

2) Regarding smarts. I struggled and continued to question whether I can compete at this level. It is indeed a different ball game. Thus far 4.0 Smile

3) Can you survive? Can you survive knowing the opportunity was there and you didn't do it?

Best wishes to you!
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07-27-2010, 10:41 PM
I'm looking forward to great things from you! Smile
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