33 years old, and going back to school after 15 years. Interested in computer science. No experience and would like some information as to how to prepare myself for the transition.
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don't overload yourself the first semester-12 to 14 hours max if you are full time and not working. Stay ahead of the game-don't get behind on assignments.--get a calendar and put everything (reading assignments, tests, papers, etc.) on it so everything is in one place. Be sure to read the assigned readings before the lectures. Ask questions Get a study buddy in each class-get together weekly to review material. know your own learning style and know how to maximize it and minimize the negative aspects of it. Be able to touch type. Spend the money to get the tools that will help you do your best. Seek out the campus learning assistance center and see what guidance they can offer.
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Theoretically, you should have an edge over the younger, more traditional students. As you are more mature and have been working, you should be more able to study on a more consistent basis without slacking off majorly. You also won't have to deal with college's typical 'distractions' for an 18 year old. So you should have the academic part covered. As far as socially, I'm not sure what type of college you're going to. If it's night class with other adults, which I've taken a few of, it will seem just like a job. Little social interaction and just trying to stay awake. If you are going to be taking classes in the day with 18 year old freshman, well that will be MUCH MORE interesting. Good luck. I'm the same age and going back to school too, although for my masters...
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it was better if you could say which city or country you are living too,because some universities they have some spots each year for people who had long absence from college.you need to specify them in your city or your country and try to get their application.some of them they want you to write a statement around 500 words about why you wanna do this course and what do you wanna achieve after completing this course,so it s better you prepare yourself from now.it will be helpfull later on if you try to get some courses such as short courses(at college) about computer science before you go to uni if you don't have any experience regarding to this degree from before.besides,they usually ask about the previous places that you have worked before(it's usally in their application)be prepare yourself.they ask you about your high school grades and subjects that you have taken before and so on,try to collect them all from now if you don't have them all...goodluck
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