Just bumping this dinosaur thread up because I found so much good info here.
I'm 50 years old and in my 2nd semester of a Masters program for English Lit. My school doesn't offer any PhDs (the closest one that does is several hours away). I'll be working for the next few years while I complete my Masters, and after that I will look to enter a funded PhD program focusing on British Literature. I am having a wonderful time in class, and I do want to pursue a tenure track job when I get my PhD. I realize I'll be close to 60 by the time I enter the job market, but I don't care. I'm in great shape, and family genetics say I'll be able to work for another 25 years in this field, which I plan to do.
Thanks for this great site. I'm glad I found this place!
