Education292 Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 20 when I started my masters degree. 22 when beginning phd
The_Space_Cowboy Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Dirty Thirty! 8 years out of my undergrad.
squeeglepoof Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 23 when I start, 25 when I'm done. PhD? Probably not, but we'll see.
HadiBody Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 24 when I (hopefully) start my MSc. I took me too long to realize I'm better in academia than the industry.
MildlyCascadian Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Depending on whether I get into any of the MA or PhD programs I've applied to, I'll be 21 before the start of classes in the Fall.
LilithWntDwn2TN Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 I'm on my second. My first was an M.Ed.; I was 23. My second was an M.A.; I was 26.
adela Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 I'm 24 and in the second semester of my MS. My cohort is pretty mixed. I had a year off between undergrad and grad. A friend of mine went straight in after her undergrad, but some people are older with a couple of kids or some explored different careers first.
FoggyAnhinga Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) I was 23 when I started my master's, finished when I was still 24 (just a month away from turning 25). I was definitely the youngest out of my cohort in my field since I was the only first-year master's student who came straight from undergrad (everyone else took at least a year or two, or even more years off before entering grad school). I think the average age of the students in my cohort were 28-31. I'm 27 now... I greatly miss my early 20s... Edited January 23, 2015 by FoggyAnhinga
DartmouthTrav Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 Hello, I just received my Masters from Dartmouth College at age 35. I was surrounded by top notch ivy league students more than 10 years younger than me and was in some classes with 18yr olds. The expectation was for me to present myself more like the professors do but with a focused and flawless study ethic, as their thoughts were that undergrads and some grad students would look to me to see how to behave and what the academic standard was. In turn I was able to navigate the students and faculty equally with some ease. I even went for beers with some profs. My Undergrad was finished in 2002 so I had more than 10yrs off from any school. I found that EVERYTHING was easier than it was during my own undergrad. My focus was wholly on getting top grades and I did. Pounding out 40 page papers was difficult (I won't lie) but I was able to do it twice every term for 6 terms including a symposium and a study abroad to Oxford. I ended up with excellent recommendations and serious research experience. I got into Oxford's Exeter College last fall and declined late due to extreme expense. Now looking to Yale or Brown for PhD this cycle. Crucial BBQ and Cpt Jo 2
Octoberstormxx Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 I'll be 22 when I start my masters degree.
Mattie Roh Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 I was 29 when I started mine, finished at 33. I was determined to take my time and enjoy the program rather than rushing through.
jujubea Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 Hello, I just received my Masters from Dartmouth College at age 35. I was surrounded by top notch ivy league students more than 10 years younger than me and was in some classes with 18yr olds. The expectation was for me to present myself more like the professors do but with a focused and flawless study ethic, as their thoughts were that undergrads and some grad students would look to me to see how to behave and what the academic standard was. In turn I was able to navigate the students and faculty equally with some ease. I even went for beers with some profs. My Undergrad was finished in 2002 so I had more than 10yrs off from any school. I found that EVERYTHING was easier than it was during my own undergrad. My focus was wholly on getting top grades and I did. Pounding out 40 page papers was difficult (I won't lie) but I was able to do it twice every term for 6 terms including a symposium and a study abroad to Oxford. I ended up with excellent recommendations and serious research experience. I got into Oxford's Exeter College last fall and declined late due to extreme expense. Now looking to Yale or Brown for PhD this cycle. You rock!
SymmetryOfImperfection Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) I was 22, when I was doing my MS. So young, so full of hope and dreams. I hope to stay young forever, at least mentally. Edited January 25, 2015 by SymmetryOfImperfection mockturtle 1
MidwesternAloha Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I'll be 25 if I'm accepted this year. I graduated early from undergrad and have taken almost 3 years off to gain experience in the work force.
Crucial BBQ Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Well, I'll be a hellofalot older than ya'll.
6speed! Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) I plan to start Fall 2016, so I'll be 26. Since undergrad I've done 3 internships over the course of a year and a half, then the last 2 years have been Peace Corps service and I plan on extending my service for a third year. A few years of work experience after undergrad seems to be critical these days, in my opinion, though not absolutely necessary. Edited January 28, 2015 by MaverickZ
Vene Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 20, starting a Ph.D. program in the Fall. Damn, you're young. I don't know what my program would do with somebody under 21 as even our recruitment events include open bars.
LittleMac Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Damn, you're young. I don't know what my program would do with somebody under 21 as even our recruitment events include open bars. Hah, I guess that would be a bit of a concern... Here's to hoping that's not the case for the programs I applied to!
avflinsch Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Finished my undergrad @ 52, then went straight to grad school. Crucial BBQ and Nochal 2
happy little pill Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) I was 24 when I started and I'll be 26 when I'm over. Edited January 28, 2015 by happy little pill
MidwesternAloha Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Dirty Thirty! 8 years out of my undergrad. I saw you on the veterans' thread - sounds like you're in the same boat as my husband. Are you making your way toward Major? Sorry if that's a bold question.
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