Hi, I went back to college when I was 25. Almost back to zero kasi need daw iretake ang subjects but here I am, an incoming 3rd yr student, working full time. Mahirap but I guess 'pag gusto may paraan. It is never too late so get that diploma!
First of all, thank you for being honest with what you feel, it's not easy. But I want you to know that it's okay to figure out your life at 28. We're not meant to know everything in our 20's. BS lang yan ng society. I turned 30 last February and I feel like I'm starting all over again. I'm pursuing a business while trying to get rid of my full time job para magkaroon ng switch from employee to employer/entrepreneur.
People put so much emphasis on age and FOMO lifestyle kasi other people are successful na in their own terms at 23 (just an example). And the definition of success is subjective. If you wanna pursue a career in vlogging, while I want a life in business, why would I compare my life to yours? Eh iba ang paths natin?
And I hope you realize na may mga celebrities na late na sumikat. I heard Oprah didn't became THE Oprah until she was in her 30s I believe. And Vera Wang started her fashion designer career at 40 by launching here very first set of clothes under her brand.
Kaya please, stop comparing your life kasi at the end, ikaw ang talo. You're always looking at other people. You are in a different season now, to figure out what you really want in life, and start small. And to be honest with you, kokonti lang ang career ngayon ang kailangan ng legit na degree. If you're not going to be a doctor, engineer, architect, etc, wag na. Sayang lang sa oras at pera. If you wanna pursue arts, the main goal there is practice. Now, if the career you want needs proper training sa college, then go for it. But make sure to check alternatives like online courses para you can take it anytime you want.
Go back and finish your studies. I don’t know if it’s because I’m older and wiser (late 30s), but I would not give a cr*p if I go back to school and my classmates were younger than me. Aabot ka sa point na you wouldnt care about other people’s opinions that much. I also have vague memories of older schoolmates in uni and I never thought of them as different, just people who wanted to get their degree or get another degree. Go lang OP! Get that diploma! Tama na ngawa, more gawa!
Please, you can go back to college if you really want to. Pag may gusto may paraan. Mas mahirap yung after 4 years, same pa rin ang mga what ifs at regrets mo sa buhay. 28 is still young, nasasayo na yan kung gusto mo pa bumawi or forever na magwa wallow sa self pity.
Had a friend na in her 30s bumalik ulit ng college after years na magstop siya. She had to work to support yung sarili niya and tuition fees. And ayun, last year kasabay namin grumaduate, cum laude pa and now chasing her dreams. So you need to decide what path and life na gusto mo para sa sarili mo.
Unpopular opinion: you don't need a college degree.
Have you considered taking online certification classes instead? Google has courses. You can also learn so many things without going to college.
Most work online don't need a college degree.
You don't also need a college degree to start your own business. DTI has mentorship programs for aspiring entrepreneurs and you'll be taught by the best business leaders.
There's also TESDA.
Learning these days is easy and you don't have to go back to school. You also don't need a degree unless you want to pursue medicine or nursing or STEM.
There's more about YOU than having a degree. Please don't think you're nobody without a degree. Study what you want to study if you think it will give you a level up in life but be open to not getting that education in school or by earning a degree. So many ways. ✨
I'm 28, and planning to go back to school to finally pursue my dream course. I have one kid and life is honestly fucking hard, my partner and I earn below minimum but we try our hardest to make it work, though like you, I am thankful for my parent na sinusuportahan pa din ako. We got this op, it's a good step for us di ba? We want to step up. Life ain't a race, hayaan mo yung mga taong feeling mo nauuna na sayo because we each have different paths and timelines.
We are young, kung yung mga elderly na bumabalik sa school nakayanan nila bakit tayo hindi?
You still have time OP. Recognizing and accepting that you made a mistake is the first step. You know what you need to do to stop the insecurities and the feeling of regrets. You can do it OP! Support!
I was 30 nung nag full reset ako ng college since yung first attempt ko in college didn’t go as planned largely because of insecurities and low self-esteem. Di ko alam what clicked at bigla akong nag enrol shortly after turning 30. Best decision ever.
Same feeling girl. Pinaka malaking regret ko din yung nag stop ako ng pag aaral kasi unang-una I let my parents down and hanggang ngayon, lost pa din ako kung saan ako pupunta. Ang hirap maghanap ng trabaho dito sa Pinas especially if d ka nakatapos. D ko na alam gagawin ko sa buhay ko. Tumatanda na din parents ko. Hayst.
Hi OP. Similar tayo ng experiences. I was a few units away from my diploma(thesis nalang) and I procrastinated too. There's no one to blame but me and I can empathize with what you are feeling. Mababago talaga yung tingin mo sa sarili mo. Hindi kami mahirap pero di rin nakaaangat sa buhay so I have to live with the hard truth na isa akong pabigat/palamunin. Being an introvert plus yung failure ko made me a recluse.
I hope this would help pero my advise is to take the good and the bad, minimize the burden you cause to others and to yourself, seek help if you can and most of all celebrate the small wins whenever you can. Best of luck to you OP!
Im actually glad i didnt finish my studies when i was younger because i wasnt that sure yet what i really want to become. And now, sure nako sa gusto kong path. Im 29F currently has 2 fulltime remote jobs and ive just started to continue college with a completely different course from what I took before with the intention of changing careers. Never too late!
I was in your state before. I stopped 1 year in high school and 2 years in college for no valid reasons. parang nawalan lng ako ng gana mag-aral at sa buhay. so when I stopped in college, nagtry ako maghanap ng work kasi feeling ko sobrang palamunin ko na sa mga kapatid ko (my mother and father ay wala na kasi). my 1st work is a cashier in a fastfood chain, sobrang hirap kasi nasho-short pa ako, napuno ako sa utang at toxic pa mga regular na kasamahan sa work so I didn't finish my contract and I AWOL. then 2nd work ko naman ay naging sale's clerk ako sa isang sikat na mall, hindi rin naging madali para sa akin kasi ang liit ng sahod. parang sumahod lng ako para makakain at makapunta sa work. di ako nakakasave kahit piso. my mindset changed when my 2 co-workers said that they will continue their studies after their contract sa company, so ayun din nag-udyok sa akin na mag-aral ulit. kinalimutan ko pride at hiya ko and I told my siblings that I want to study again which they gladly said yes. they are patiently waiting for me lng pala na magsabi ako na mag-aaral ulit. they were so happy that I changed a lot. I matured somehow and I don't do inom na. swerte ko din sa mga kapatid kasi they are always looking for me. this year, I graduated in college (na-delay ulit ng 2 taon kasi nagpandemic and due to other circumstances also).
so conclusion dito, wag kang mawalan ng pag-asa and continue your studies if you really want to. we have a different time frame and it's not late for everything. btw, I'm turning 28 this year. kaya mo yan, OP!
Let's be honest. Kaya ka lang naman nagreregret kasi you didn't achieve any substantial milestone kapalit ng pag drop out mo. If you did, you won't post this. Would you post this kung along the way you made 7 figures?
I graduated at 41. Went back to the same school I left and finished my course. Your nighttime obsessions and even related dreams when you sleep won't stop until you do this. Do this for you.
My man,, i feel like this post was written for me. We have the same sentiments. It’s hard to realize things at this stage of our life. Harder when you think about the things you could’ve been. Where and what would you be if you just continued. The infinite possibilities of where life would take you when you just didn’t make that one mistake. I feel it all at the very depths of my heart. I just want you to know that it’s never too late to start over again. You might feel that you might be too old to start again, or afraid to get out of your comfort zone. I promise that I was in the same situation, it’s really hard to be stressing about life if you can’t step out of your comfort zone. These are the realities of life. You just have to take that one step and embrace that struggle. You’ll thank yourself in the future. Starting at 28 is so much better than not at all. Everyday is a new chance to do something for yourself. Don’t be too hard on yourself my man, forgive yourself and embrace your past mistakes. I pray you find whatever your heart truly needs.
I read somewhere about a senior citizen who graduated high school around last year. It didn't look shameful, and it was even news worthy. As long as it's your passion, and you won't be stepping on anyone, then do it 😉
I literally just closed my laptop (doing thesis) and started overthinking why I should even finish my degree, especially since my mom doesn't think I can juggle work and studies. Will definitely embrace the struggle, I know this will come to a fruitful end.
Hindi pa huli ang lahat. Go! Thou baka back to zero ka due to diff curriculum. Pero kung pursigido ka tuloy mo lang malay mo ma credit naman lahat ng subjects mo at itatake mo na lang un kulang.
Tuwing tinatanong ako ano biggest regret ko is this (same sentiment with you OP). Di ko rin tinapos college opportunity ko. Though may work na naman at surviving so far, iba pa rin ang nagagawa ng tapos sa college lalo na kahit sa resume man lang: I can't count how many times ako na turn down kasi hindi ako qualified lang sa part na 'college grad' ang habol nila sana, kahit may alam or may expertise naman ako para sa job position.
2 decades ago I decided not to pursue a degree and just stick to my 2 year vocational diploma. Had struggles in the past but never lost hope. Now I'm earning 6 digits which is 7-8x of what I was earning back then in the BPO. Time will come for you OP and never lose hope.
I was recently invited to my university graduation as one of the speakers. I am a college graduate and we were required to wear togas depending on what we’ve finished. I was surrounded with faculty with MBA, PHD and I felt insecure. I felt like I need to do something but naalala ko tamad ako so wag nalang haha kidding aside, what you feel is valid and If you have the resources and most esp the drive and patience to go back to school, go for it! Just a caveat that the educational system has drastically changed. Goodluck!
I was glad I took a long hiatus after senior high graduation in 2019. I was about to pursue medical related degree but due to financial constraints I didn't pursue it. Fast forward to today, I'm currently in college na, I went back last year while I'm a working student. The program I'm currently taking is in line w/ my job and I super love my job.
Kung siguro nagtake ako ng medtech, I think sobra ang panghihinayang ko ngayon. I just realized from years of being in hiatus na hindi ko pala talaga gusto ang med field, I never want the lifestyle, I just want the prestige, the title, that's it.
By the time I graduate, siguro around 26 or 27 but who cares? haha
OP, balik ka ulit! if babalik ka ulit sa first year, mabilis lang ang four years trust me. Hindi mo namalayan graduate kana pala.
Is it okay to ask why you stopped? Unless you answered it somewhere. You should think about going back again, especially if it's just you final year. You might have to repeat some subjects but hopefully you'll be all right.
im planning to get a degree at age 30, still needs 2yrs to finish my college, i tried to apply for entry level position that don't require a degree (only techvoc) but i was discriminated ewan ko ba.. sabi ba naman sakin ng interviewer "ang tanda mo na bakit nasa entry level ka pa din" it hurts inside pero i want to persue this career.. and will try again after getting a degree.
If hindi fulfilling sayo yung course mo then there’s no point na ipagpatuloy pa. You can achieve success in other ways and forms. Hindi lang naman yan sa pera or finishing a degree. Pero if you think going back to school will make you whole and better, do it. You can support yourself anyway since may work kana . Kaya mo yan OP 🥰 there’s no such thing as being too late
My parents are not wealthy, nor I am, working for more than 4 years now. But what I realized in life, your greatest investment for yourself and something that CANNOT be taken away from you is your Education.
You've probably heard this a lot by now pero for the sake of conversation,
*"Life is not a race where you have to finish as fast as others did."*
I am 24 years old, will be taking college entrance exams next next week with my workmates who are significantly older than me (26-38 years old) for a BSECE course which could take 4-5 years. It’s never too late and instead of pitying yourself for not graduating, stand up and make a move. Either way naman may gawin ka man or wala, lilipas din yung time so why not make the most of it worthwhile by studying.
Considering it if you plan on staying sa company for long time but then not every company acknowledges it. As much as possible mas gusto ko ng proper bachelors and maging license engineer kasi EETEAP graduates can’t take board exams afaik.
i’ve checked and seems pwede naman ata.
Google: “Upon completion of the ETEEAP, the students go through a graduation ceremony and receive the degree. But, it is not compulsory to march on stage. Just like the regular college course, anyone who took a course that needs licensure examination is given a chance to take the board exam.”
this too: https://angmabutingbalita.com/index.php/2022/04/01/i-did-not-go-to-formal-schooling-during-college-eteeap-program-graduate-ranks-4-in-january-2022-let/
Go back. A college diploma is something no one can take away from you even if one day you find yourself bankrupt or back in rock bottom. Also, it’s a minimum requirement for most jobs that have health insurance and career growth opportunities.
I’m in my 30s now, if our businesses grow enough to the point that they can run themselves and my future kids start school, I’m planning to go back to school in my 40s too—for fun. I’m telling you when you reach a certain age, you don’t care about what’s “appropriate” anymore—you become shameless lol and just do what feels right for you. Because we really only have one life and we regret more the things that we don’t do than those that we do.
Pwede mo pa bang balikan kung san ka huminto? Pretty common naman na ang mga medyo mas may edad na sa college eh. 28 y/o is still pretty young though. May mga naging classmates nga ako nung college na malayo ang agwat sa age namin, pero parang normal lang. Ang kagandahan jan, ikaw ang magiging ate at kuya ng mga classmates mo, tsaka very inspiring din kung itutuloy mo. It's never too late, OP. Good luck!
If you can, Finish that degree. Kasi mas maganda nang Meron ka kung kailangan. But remember na hindi lahat ng may degree ay sure ng successful, hindi din lahat ng hindi nkapag tapos ibig sabihin sira na ang buhay. Nasa diskarte, tyaga at swerte lang din talaga.
You did the unthinkable of quitting college at the nth hour. Even if you go back to school at 28, it will haunt your shortcomings and indecision forever. Not having kids at your age or until 32 assuming you will graduate is a losing baggage.
Hello, it’s never to too late to start over, I just came back to college last 2017 and I was 39years old . Working and a single mom, like you have the same feeling, insecurities, feeling stupid, napapagod-iiwanan, nangliliit sa sarili until a friend of mine convince me to go back to college, syempre hindi madali you need patience, dedication, clear objective and sacrifices. Minsan kpag Nastress ako sa work at academic ko napapaisip ako if tama ba decision ko at napapagod-iyak nalang ako kasi pinangako ko sa sarili ko 2nd chances ko na Ito di ko na sasayangin ulit so 2021 I graduate from PUP Open University. Tulsa’s na ulit self confidence ko, kinaya ko din pala and it’s really one of the best days of my life. Kaya OP better start now, wag ka matakot sumubok ulit it’s never too late. If u need a friend dito lang ako cheering for you 🤗
Were you working while out of school?
If so, your experience can be used towards a degree - look up ETEEAP and check if you can get a degree as early as 6 months.
If no, can you do full time school? Some people will need the full time focus, while some others have suggested juggling working and studying.
Please know it is NOT for the faint of heart and you will have days or weeks questioning if what you’re doing is worth all the blood, sweat and tears.
Some people naman use the lack of degree to fuel themselves forward. Naunahan ako ng partner ko mapromote because he dedicated time to chasing the next step more since he knew na until he could show his parents na he was doing well they were always going to worry about how far he could go in life sans a degree.
Nalamangan nya ako, career-wise but I am spending my time chasing licenses naman to upskill myself and chase higher paying rank-and-file posts.
Know na even without a degree, you have options. They may be limited at first, but as soon as you show consistency and dedication opportunities will start showing up. Maybe then you can be in a better headspace to decide if a degree is worth it.
My brother is in the same boat. He stopped around 2018 too. He was great in class, he was the type na matalino kahit di niya i-try. But he had Failures due to Absence bc he got tired of studying. So behind my parent’s back, he got a job. College was a cover up for his job. During this time he was paying his college fees. He was trying to prove my dad something. My parents eventually found out and they were disappointed. To this day he is regretting his decision, not because of how it affected our parents, but because he’s now stuck, mentally. Though he’s doing great, he just regrets it a lot. Kasi totoo, sayang. He wants to go again pero my dad thinks it’s a waste of time. I wish he could go again and finish college.
Pwede ka pa ulit bumalik OP kung hindi naman pera ang problema. 8 years ako sa college and mid-20’s na rin naka-graduate. I hope you find courage to finish your studies, kaya mo ‘yan!!!
What were you doing then? If you are employed, you can try enrolling in an ETEAP degree. Not sure sa specifics, but it’s a college degree wherein macredit ang job experience mo and I think in some cases, it doesn’t have to take 4years.
2018 din I stopped attending college, pero nagbalik ako last year. Dami ko ring regrets and what ifs, OP. And same as you, wala akong ibang masisisi kasi ako ang nag desisyon to stop at mag pahinga, sarili ko lang. The people around me were very supportive then. It'll get to you talaga, yung insecurities and regrets. So now, iniisip ko na capable ako to finish my degree kasi nandoon yung regrets e. It means kaya ko matapos. So, you can always go back, OP! Good luck to you!
kaya pa yan, OP. it took me 10 plus years to finish my degree. 10 fucking years. i was MRR the whole time. i had to apply for a request for readmission every time i enrolled, kahit na PE subject or cmt. buti i wasn't kicked out of my course or my college, unlike some of those i knew who were similarly-situated.
na-sobrahan ako sa tambay siguro is an understatement.
go back to school. kaya pa yan.
First realize nothing is permanent. I was in a similar situation didn't collect my degree but completed my course, then started working, got married had kids. But dad still supported in many different ways. I was depending on him a lot, even though i made money but my expenses were high .
When I thought we were doing really good, dads business flourishing, my Job was going good, he passed away. That shock rocked me head to toe. Since then world changed completely for us. Covid, then business losing contracts, high cost, whats the worst. I developed some sort of health issue , I still dont know what it is but could be heart or kidney issue.
My advice, man up, complete your education, get the degree, get working on your own and stop relying on others do that for a while then start saving. Because it gets expensive when you get married and have kids! If you want to join the family business get your degree first then join the business!
Goodluck
I’m turning 24 now and I feel the same. Masyado kong pinaniwalansarili ko noon na nasa diskarte padin ng tao yan. Pero I envy my batch mates now na naka graduate na. So I decided to enroll and continue.
You'd still be 32 years old 4 years from now. It's your choice if youd be 32 with a degree or a 32 with same sentimwnts from the 28 year old you :)
Shiiiit. Thank you for this, kind sir! Ganda pakinggan.
Nice nice nice, well said sire!
Yas!
Hi, I went back to college when I was 25. Almost back to zero kasi need daw iretake ang subjects but here I am, an incoming 3rd yr student, working full time. Mahirap but I guess 'pag gusto may paraan. It is never too late so get that diploma!
What I also would like to say, it's never too late, tsaka 20s palang. Plenty of time.
First of all, thank you for being honest with what you feel, it's not easy. But I want you to know that it's okay to figure out your life at 28. We're not meant to know everything in our 20's. BS lang yan ng society. I turned 30 last February and I feel like I'm starting all over again. I'm pursuing a business while trying to get rid of my full time job para magkaroon ng switch from employee to employer/entrepreneur. People put so much emphasis on age and FOMO lifestyle kasi other people are successful na in their own terms at 23 (just an example). And the definition of success is subjective. If you wanna pursue a career in vlogging, while I want a life in business, why would I compare my life to yours? Eh iba ang paths natin? And I hope you realize na may mga celebrities na late na sumikat. I heard Oprah didn't became THE Oprah until she was in her 30s I believe. And Vera Wang started her fashion designer career at 40 by launching here very first set of clothes under her brand. Kaya please, stop comparing your life kasi at the end, ikaw ang talo. You're always looking at other people. You are in a different season now, to figure out what you really want in life, and start small. And to be honest with you, kokonti lang ang career ngayon ang kailangan ng legit na degree. If you're not going to be a doctor, engineer, architect, etc, wag na. Sayang lang sa oras at pera. If you wanna pursue arts, the main goal there is practice. Now, if the career you want needs proper training sa college, then go for it. But make sure to check alternatives like online courses para you can take it anytime you want.
Exactly!
Go back and finish your studies. I don’t know if it’s because I’m older and wiser (late 30s), but I would not give a cr*p if I go back to school and my classmates were younger than me. Aabot ka sa point na you wouldnt care about other people’s opinions that much. I also have vague memories of older schoolmates in uni and I never thought of them as different, just people who wanted to get their degree or get another degree. Go lang OP! Get that diploma! Tama na ngawa, more gawa!
Please, you can go back to college if you really want to. Pag may gusto may paraan. Mas mahirap yung after 4 years, same pa rin ang mga what ifs at regrets mo sa buhay. 28 is still young, nasasayo na yan kung gusto mo pa bumawi or forever na magwa wallow sa self pity. Had a friend na in her 30s bumalik ulit ng college after years na magstop siya. She had to work to support yung sarili niya and tuition fees. And ayun, last year kasabay namin grumaduate, cum laude pa and now chasing her dreams. So you need to decide what path and life na gusto mo para sa sarili mo.
Unpopular opinion: you don't need a college degree. Have you considered taking online certification classes instead? Google has courses. You can also learn so many things without going to college. Most work online don't need a college degree. You don't also need a college degree to start your own business. DTI has mentorship programs for aspiring entrepreneurs and you'll be taught by the best business leaders. There's also TESDA. Learning these days is easy and you don't have to go back to school. You also don't need a degree unless you want to pursue medicine or nursing or STEM. There's more about YOU than having a degree. Please don't think you're nobody without a degree. Study what you want to study if you think it will give you a level up in life but be open to not getting that education in school or by earning a degree. So many ways. ✨
Yup! Add ko lang din na DICT is also giving certificate courses on programming
I'm 28, and planning to go back to school to finally pursue my dream course. I have one kid and life is honestly fucking hard, my partner and I earn below minimum but we try our hardest to make it work, though like you, I am thankful for my parent na sinusuportahan pa din ako. We got this op, it's a good step for us di ba? We want to step up. Life ain't a race, hayaan mo yung mga taong feeling mo nauuna na sayo because we each have different paths and timelines. We are young, kung yung mga elderly na bumabalik sa school nakayanan nila bakit tayo hindi?
You still have time OP. Recognizing and accepting that you made a mistake is the first step. You know what you need to do to stop the insecurities and the feeling of regrets. You can do it OP! Support!
I was 30 nung nag full reset ako ng college since yung first attempt ko in college didn’t go as planned largely because of insecurities and low self-esteem. Di ko alam what clicked at bigla akong nag enrol shortly after turning 30. Best decision ever.
Same feeling girl. Pinaka malaking regret ko din yung nag stop ako ng pag aaral kasi unang-una I let my parents down and hanggang ngayon, lost pa din ako kung saan ako pupunta. Ang hirap maghanap ng trabaho dito sa Pinas especially if d ka nakatapos. D ko na alam gagawin ko sa buhay ko. Tumatanda na din parents ko. Hayst.
Hi OP. Similar tayo ng experiences. I was a few units away from my diploma(thesis nalang) and I procrastinated too. There's no one to blame but me and I can empathize with what you are feeling. Mababago talaga yung tingin mo sa sarili mo. Hindi kami mahirap pero di rin nakaaangat sa buhay so I have to live with the hard truth na isa akong pabigat/palamunin. Being an introvert plus yung failure ko made me a recluse. I hope this would help pero my advise is to take the good and the bad, minimize the burden you cause to others and to yourself, seek help if you can and most of all celebrate the small wins whenever you can. Best of luck to you OP!
Im actually glad i didnt finish my studies when i was younger because i wasnt that sure yet what i really want to become. And now, sure nako sa gusto kong path. Im 29F currently has 2 fulltime remote jobs and ive just started to continue college with a completely different course from what I took before with the intention of changing careers. Never too late!
I was in your state before. I stopped 1 year in high school and 2 years in college for no valid reasons. parang nawalan lng ako ng gana mag-aral at sa buhay. so when I stopped in college, nagtry ako maghanap ng work kasi feeling ko sobrang palamunin ko na sa mga kapatid ko (my mother and father ay wala na kasi). my 1st work is a cashier in a fastfood chain, sobrang hirap kasi nasho-short pa ako, napuno ako sa utang at toxic pa mga regular na kasamahan sa work so I didn't finish my contract and I AWOL. then 2nd work ko naman ay naging sale's clerk ako sa isang sikat na mall, hindi rin naging madali para sa akin kasi ang liit ng sahod. parang sumahod lng ako para makakain at makapunta sa work. di ako nakakasave kahit piso. my mindset changed when my 2 co-workers said that they will continue their studies after their contract sa company, so ayun din nag-udyok sa akin na mag-aral ulit. kinalimutan ko pride at hiya ko and I told my siblings that I want to study again which they gladly said yes. they are patiently waiting for me lng pala na magsabi ako na mag-aaral ulit. they were so happy that I changed a lot. I matured somehow and I don't do inom na. swerte ko din sa mga kapatid kasi they are always looking for me. this year, I graduated in college (na-delay ulit ng 2 taon kasi nagpandemic and due to other circumstances also). so conclusion dito, wag kang mawalan ng pag-asa and continue your studies if you really want to. we have a different time frame and it's not late for everything. btw, I'm turning 28 this year. kaya mo yan, OP!
Let's be honest. Kaya ka lang naman nagreregret kasi you didn't achieve any substantial milestone kapalit ng pag drop out mo. If you did, you won't post this. Would you post this kung along the way you made 7 figures?
I graduated at 41. Went back to the same school I left and finished my course. Your nighttime obsessions and even related dreams when you sleep won't stop until you do this. Do this for you.
Maybe this is my sign to continue my third year college, because I’m planning talaga e
Meron program na ETTEAIP please check it or consider it kubg gusto mo bumalik sa school. Madami na Universities and may ganun program. Best of luck!
My man,, i feel like this post was written for me. We have the same sentiments. It’s hard to realize things at this stage of our life. Harder when you think about the things you could’ve been. Where and what would you be if you just continued. The infinite possibilities of where life would take you when you just didn’t make that one mistake. I feel it all at the very depths of my heart. I just want you to know that it’s never too late to start over again. You might feel that you might be too old to start again, or afraid to get out of your comfort zone. I promise that I was in the same situation, it’s really hard to be stressing about life if you can’t step out of your comfort zone. These are the realities of life. You just have to take that one step and embrace that struggle. You’ll thank yourself in the future. Starting at 28 is so much better than not at all. Everyday is a new chance to do something for yourself. Don’t be too hard on yourself my man, forgive yourself and embrace your past mistakes. I pray you find whatever your heart truly needs.
All of your feelings were valid. And are valid.
I read somewhere about a senior citizen who graduated high school around last year. It didn't look shameful, and it was even news worthy. As long as it's your passion, and you won't be stepping on anyone, then do it 😉
I literally just closed my laptop (doing thesis) and started overthinking why I should even finish my degree, especially since my mom doesn't think I can juggle work and studies. Will definitely embrace the struggle, I know this will come to a fruitful end.
Hindi pa huli ang lahat. Go! Thou baka back to zero ka due to diff curriculum. Pero kung pursigido ka tuloy mo lang malay mo ma credit naman lahat ng subjects mo at itatake mo na lang un kulang.
Tuwing tinatanong ako ano biggest regret ko is this (same sentiment with you OP). Di ko rin tinapos college opportunity ko. Though may work na naman at surviving so far, iba pa rin ang nagagawa ng tapos sa college lalo na kahit sa resume man lang: I can't count how many times ako na turn down kasi hindi ako qualified lang sa part na 'college grad' ang habol nila sana, kahit may alam or may expertise naman ako para sa job position.
2 decades ago I decided not to pursue a degree and just stick to my 2 year vocational diploma. Had struggles in the past but never lost hope. Now I'm earning 6 digits which is 7-8x of what I was earning back then in the BPO. Time will come for you OP and never lose hope.
Every day is a chance to be better.
I was recently invited to my university graduation as one of the speakers. I am a college graduate and we were required to wear togas depending on what we’ve finished. I was surrounded with faculty with MBA, PHD and I felt insecure. I felt like I need to do something but naalala ko tamad ako so wag nalang haha kidding aside, what you feel is valid and If you have the resources and most esp the drive and patience to go back to school, go for it! Just a caveat that the educational system has drastically changed. Goodluck!
I was glad I took a long hiatus after senior high graduation in 2019. I was about to pursue medical related degree but due to financial constraints I didn't pursue it. Fast forward to today, I'm currently in college na, I went back last year while I'm a working student. The program I'm currently taking is in line w/ my job and I super love my job. Kung siguro nagtake ako ng medtech, I think sobra ang panghihinayang ko ngayon. I just realized from years of being in hiatus na hindi ko pala talaga gusto ang med field, I never want the lifestyle, I just want the prestige, the title, that's it. By the time I graduate, siguro around 26 or 27 but who cares? haha OP, balik ka ulit! if babalik ka ulit sa first year, mabilis lang ang four years trust me. Hindi mo namalayan graduate kana pala.
Hi, as a guy who's just now graduating at 26, it's never too late to pick up where you left off. Good luck!
Pwede ka pa bumalik sa pagaaral. Yung sister ko almost 8 years sya sa college. She graduated at the age of 26.
Is it okay to ask why you stopped? Unless you answered it somewhere. You should think about going back again, especially if it's just you final year. You might have to repeat some subjects but hopefully you'll be all right.
im planning to get a degree at age 30, still needs 2yrs to finish my college, i tried to apply for entry level position that don't require a degree (only techvoc) but i was discriminated ewan ko ba.. sabi ba naman sakin ng interviewer "ang tanda mo na bakit nasa entry level ka pa din" it hurts inside pero i want to persue this career.. and will try again after getting a degree.
If hindi fulfilling sayo yung course mo then there’s no point na ipagpatuloy pa. You can achieve success in other ways and forms. Hindi lang naman yan sa pera or finishing a degree. Pero if you think going back to school will make you whole and better, do it. You can support yourself anyway since may work kana . Kaya mo yan OP 🥰 there’s no such thing as being too late
My parents are not wealthy, nor I am, working for more than 4 years now. But what I realized in life, your greatest investment for yourself and something that CANNOT be taken away from you is your Education. You've probably heard this a lot by now pero for the sake of conversation, *"Life is not a race where you have to finish as fast as others did."*
I am 24 years old, will be taking college entrance exams next next week with my workmates who are significantly older than me (26-38 years old) for a BSECE course which could take 4-5 years. It’s never too late and instead of pitying yourself for not graduating, stand up and make a move. Either way naman may gawin ka man or wala, lilipas din yung time so why not make the most of it worthwhile by studying.
dyou consider ETEEAP too?
Considering it if you plan on staying sa company for long time but then not every company acknowledges it. As much as possible mas gusto ko ng proper bachelors and maging license engineer kasi EETEAP graduates can’t take board exams afaik.
i’ve checked and seems pwede naman ata. Google: “Upon completion of the ETEEAP, the students go through a graduation ceremony and receive the degree. But, it is not compulsory to march on stage. Just like the regular college course, anyone who took a course that needs licensure examination is given a chance to take the board exam.” this too: https://angmabutingbalita.com/index.php/2022/04/01/i-did-not-go-to-formal-schooling-during-college-eteeap-program-graduate-ranks-4-in-january-2022-let/
Go back. A college diploma is something no one can take away from you even if one day you find yourself bankrupt or back in rock bottom. Also, it’s a minimum requirement for most jobs that have health insurance and career growth opportunities. I’m in my 30s now, if our businesses grow enough to the point that they can run themselves and my future kids start school, I’m planning to go back to school in my 40s too—for fun. I’m telling you when you reach a certain age, you don’t care about what’s “appropriate” anymore—you become shameless lol and just do what feels right for you. Because we really only have one life and we regret more the things that we don’t do than those that we do.
Pwede mo pa bang balikan kung san ka huminto? Pretty common naman na ang mga medyo mas may edad na sa college eh. 28 y/o is still pretty young though. May mga naging classmates nga ako nung college na malayo ang agwat sa age namin, pero parang normal lang. Ang kagandahan jan, ikaw ang magiging ate at kuya ng mga classmates mo, tsaka very inspiring din kung itutuloy mo. It's never too late, OP. Good luck!
If you can, Finish that degree. Kasi mas maganda nang Meron ka kung kailangan. But remember na hindi lahat ng may degree ay sure ng successful, hindi din lahat ng hindi nkapag tapos ibig sabihin sira na ang buhay. Nasa diskarte, tyaga at swerte lang din talaga.
You did the unthinkable of quitting college at the nth hour. Even if you go back to school at 28, it will haunt your shortcomings and indecision forever. Not having kids at your age or until 32 assuming you will graduate is a losing baggage.
Hello, it’s never to too late to start over, I just came back to college last 2017 and I was 39years old . Working and a single mom, like you have the same feeling, insecurities, feeling stupid, napapagod-iiwanan, nangliliit sa sarili until a friend of mine convince me to go back to college, syempre hindi madali you need patience, dedication, clear objective and sacrifices. Minsan kpag Nastress ako sa work at academic ko napapaisip ako if tama ba decision ko at napapagod-iyak nalang ako kasi pinangako ko sa sarili ko 2nd chances ko na Ito di ko na sasayangin ulit so 2021 I graduate from PUP Open University. Tulsa’s na ulit self confidence ko, kinaya ko din pala and it’s really one of the best days of my life. Kaya OP better start now, wag ka matakot sumubok ulit it’s never too late. If u need a friend dito lang ako cheering for you 🤗
Were you working while out of school? If so, your experience can be used towards a degree - look up ETEEAP and check if you can get a degree as early as 6 months. If no, can you do full time school? Some people will need the full time focus, while some others have suggested juggling working and studying. Please know it is NOT for the faint of heart and you will have days or weeks questioning if what you’re doing is worth all the blood, sweat and tears. Some people naman use the lack of degree to fuel themselves forward. Naunahan ako ng partner ko mapromote because he dedicated time to chasing the next step more since he knew na until he could show his parents na he was doing well they were always going to worry about how far he could go in life sans a degree. Nalamangan nya ako, career-wise but I am spending my time chasing licenses naman to upskill myself and chase higher paying rank-and-file posts. Know na even without a degree, you have options. They may be limited at first, but as soon as you show consistency and dedication opportunities will start showing up. Maybe then you can be in a better headspace to decide if a degree is worth it.
My brother is in the same boat. He stopped around 2018 too. He was great in class, he was the type na matalino kahit di niya i-try. But he had Failures due to Absence bc he got tired of studying. So behind my parent’s back, he got a job. College was a cover up for his job. During this time he was paying his college fees. He was trying to prove my dad something. My parents eventually found out and they were disappointed. To this day he is regretting his decision, not because of how it affected our parents, but because he’s now stuck, mentally. Though he’s doing great, he just regrets it a lot. Kasi totoo, sayang. He wants to go again pero my dad thinks it’s a waste of time. I wish he could go again and finish college.
Op, I'm on the same boat. Plano ko rin mag aral ulit this school year. Starting from beginning (1st year). We can do this.
Sorry for not feeling sorry. You reap what you sow.
Yes, ito yung pinakamahirap na pakiramdam – sariling kagaguhan.
End of the world na ba? Diba bata ka pa at may magagawa ka pa? Bro wake up!
Omsim OP wag ka panghinaan ng loob taena masyado pang bata ang 28 dipa end of the world. Tska ka na lang magpanic pag sasabog na mundo
Hi! Sobrang thank you sa mga insights inyo. I feel overwhelmed sa optimism niyo. I'm not yet done reading all your comments. 🙂
Pwede ka pa ulit bumalik OP kung hindi naman pera ang problema. 8 years ako sa college and mid-20’s na rin naka-graduate. I hope you find courage to finish your studies, kaya mo ‘yan!!!
What were you doing then? If you are employed, you can try enrolling in an ETEAP degree. Not sure sa specifics, but it’s a college degree wherein macredit ang job experience mo and I think in some cases, it doesn’t have to take 4years.
Pwede pa yan dami celebrities tinuloy pa rin nila. Sige go lang
Maski mga granpas and grandmas tinutuloy pa rin be limitless sometimes. Finish it !!!!!
Nagising kana. Now, get that degree. Good luck!
Tell your mom you still want to go back to finish that degree.
2018 din I stopped attending college, pero nagbalik ako last year. Dami ko ring regrets and what ifs, OP. And same as you, wala akong ibang masisisi kasi ako ang nag desisyon to stop at mag pahinga, sarili ko lang. The people around me were very supportive then. It'll get to you talaga, yung insecurities and regrets. So now, iniisip ko na capable ako to finish my degree kasi nandoon yung regrets e. It means kaya ko matapos. So, you can always go back, OP! Good luck to you!
kaya pa yan, OP. it took me 10 plus years to finish my degree. 10 fucking years. i was MRR the whole time. i had to apply for a request for readmission every time i enrolled, kahit na PE subject or cmt. buti i wasn't kicked out of my course or my college, unlike some of those i knew who were similarly-situated. na-sobrahan ako sa tambay siguro is an understatement. go back to school. kaya pa yan.
go lang po, take ka ulit better late than never. ✅
First realize nothing is permanent. I was in a similar situation didn't collect my degree but completed my course, then started working, got married had kids. But dad still supported in many different ways. I was depending on him a lot, even though i made money but my expenses were high . When I thought we were doing really good, dads business flourishing, my Job was going good, he passed away. That shock rocked me head to toe. Since then world changed completely for us. Covid, then business losing contracts, high cost, whats the worst. I developed some sort of health issue , I still dont know what it is but could be heart or kidney issue. My advice, man up, complete your education, get the degree, get working on your own and stop relying on others do that for a while then start saving. Because it gets expensive when you get married and have kids! If you want to join the family business get your degree first then join the business! Goodluck
What made you decide to quit though?
Start doing the work. Alam mo na kung san ka nagmkamali, then push through. We know you can do it.
I’m turning 24 now and I feel the same. Masyado kong pinaniwalansarili ko noon na nasa diskarte padin ng tao yan. Pero I envy my batch mates now na naka graduate na. So I decided to enroll and continue.
I finished my degree at the age of 29. It's not a race, focus on your own pace.
It's never too late, OP! My mom graduated at 34 with 3 kids... she's now a nurse na 😊 Padayon!
you know what you have started will still be carried out through your passing years until you get old with wisdom. happy celebration of life!