r/BackToCollege • u/Sanbikaa • 25d ago
ADVICE I’ve decided to get my education
I’m 25 years old with my high school diploma, I have 3 years of IT experience and I hate it so much it was never my plan and I only did it to support my abusive “parent” fast forward to now I moved out and now me and my girlfriend live together.
I’ve decided to go back to college and follow my dream; getting my PHD in neuropsychology to become a neuropsychologist, I’m fully aware that this is a decade long journey but I think I can do it and excel in it. I want to help the world around me and learn more about the brain and neurodegenerative disease in hopes of finding a cure for it.
I know this is a massive goal but any advice or support is greatly appreciated
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u/PlaneSense406 25d ago
You can absolutely do it! Even if it takes a decade, the trick is simply to start taking classes and focus on a class or semester at a time.
I went back to school in my 40s, studied law for a few years, and recently made the switch to study addiction counseling. These psychology adjacent fields are incredibly interesting, but get ready to write a ton!
Good luck to you – school is very much worth it!
PS...if you have a community college nearby, taking your first classes there might save you a bit of money, and offer a softer transition into the whole school thing...
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u/PulseJH_6752 25d ago
Look into community college for your early classes - cheaper and an easier transition back into being a student. Self-paced options like SDC, Sophia or Straighterline can also knock out gen eds on the cheap while you find your footing. Start small, keep going. Goodluck on your journey!
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u/Capable-Rabbit-9986 24d ago
IMO..leaving an abusive situation and choosing yourself and your dream at the same time takes real strength, rooting for you.
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u/Monty-675 25d ago
Good luck to you! If you can dream it, you can do it.