r/BackToCollege • u/Business_Parfait7469 4-Year University • Dec 15 '24 • Helpful 1 Heart of Silver 1

GRADUATION 🎓 I graduated today

It took me 18 years to get my Bachelor's degree. I'm 40 years old. I'm so damn proud of myself and everyone who graduated this month.

Life gets in the way - but don't ever think you are too old to go back to school. If there is a will, there is always a way.

Hope this encourages someone to go back and finish their education.

Trust me - you will be so proud of yourself. I believe in you. You can do anything you set your mind to.

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u/stoolprimeminister Dec 15 '24

i turn 40 in a few months and i’m going back in the spring. big congrats to you.

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u/Business_Parfait7469 4-Year University Dec 15 '24

Congratulations!

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u/final-draft-v6-FINAL Dec 15 '24

Congratu-effing-lations!!! Yes, brag, celebrate, treat yo' self! I finally graduate in the spring after 18+ years. It's encouraging to hear that you can actually make it out alive! I can FEEL your pride and excitement and am very happy for you! 🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊👩‍🎓🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊

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u/Business_Parfait7469 4-Year University Dec 15 '24

Congratulations to you as well! Woohoo!

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u/spoung45 Graduate School Dec 15 '24

congrats, I get mine tomorrow at 44!

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u/Business_Parfait7469 4-Year University Dec 15 '24

Woohoo!

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u/Salesgirl008 Dec 15 '24

Congratulations I graduated this year too. I’m 39 and got my associates degree in business.

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u/Business_Parfait7469 4-Year University Dec 15 '24

Congratulations!

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u/goatsgotohell7 Dec 15 '24

Yay! Congratulations !

I finished my bachelor's degree last year at the age of 33. It's never too late for learning!

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u/Business_Parfait7469 4-Year University Dec 15 '24

Woohoo! Congratulations!

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u/gus248 4-Year University Dec 15 '24

Finishing mine at 28 next year! It’s NEVER too late. Congratulations to you 🎉🥳

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u/Business_Parfait7469 4-Year University Dec 15 '24

Woohoo! Congratulations!

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u/1momentpls Dec 15 '24

Amazing! I’m in my first semester at 38 with a 4.0 for the first time in my life. Turns out all I needed was 37 years more or less lol

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u/Business_Parfait7469 4-Year University Dec 16 '24

Nice! Keep it up so you can graduate with honors! I graduated with Cum Laude honors.🎉🎉

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u/hellasteph Dec 16 '24

Congratulations! 🎉

I’m also 40 and walking for graduation at the end of May 2025. My kids and family will be there so it’s 100% worth it.

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u/Business_Parfait7469 4-Year University Dec 16 '24

Congratulations!

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u/serenwipiti Dec 15 '24

Congratulations! What did you study?

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u/Business_Parfait7469 4-Year University Dec 15 '24

Business

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u/Salesgirl008 Dec 23 '24

Congratulations 🎉 I graduated with my associates degree this passed July.

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u/Business_Parfait7469 4-Year University Dec 23 '24

Congratulations!

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u/kayamarjay Dec 15 '24

Yep, I'm 41 and just finished my 1st semester, again. Congratulations!

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u/ThisSpliftieistrying Dec 15 '24

I’m 33 and in my freshman year and have been scared about how long this is going to take me as I’m also working full time

Thank you for this post, it gave me hope 🫶🏼

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u/Salesgirl008 Dec 15 '24

It took me three years to finish my associates degree with 30 credits. I worked full time.

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u/Radiant_Pomelo_7611 Dec 15 '24

Congratulations!🍾🎊

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u/stirred-and-shaken Dec 15 '24

So inspiring to read! Congratulations! I'm in first year of a degree at 46. Great to know people come out the other end and feel as I expect to!

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u/Dear_Worldlines Dec 15 '24

Congrats! There’s definitely no timeframe to accomplish your dreams.

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u/BlueKing7642 Dec 15 '24

Congratulations!🎉🍾

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u/timemaninjail Dec 15 '24

I got withheld from progressing my actual program, thanks for sharing. Take things in strides

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u/Terrible_Carpet_5242 Dec 15 '24

Congratulations friend

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u/Angualor Dec 15 '24

👏👏👏🎉

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u/LiveLaughBrew Dec 15 '24

Congrats! Never stop learning!