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Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: Janet_Girl on April 25, 2011, 09:45:51 PM

Title: School At 57?
Post by: Janet_Girl on April 25, 2011, 09:45:51 PM
Yes you read it right.  I have went gone back to school.  And I am being a little adventurous.  I always had a dream,since I was little.  And while I might get to the exact place I wanted then, I am at least going to be in the field.

I have entered a vocational school and I am learning Veterinary Medicine as a Vet Technician.  Basically I will become a Veterinary Nurse in about 14 Months.

And as a side note to those who may be wondering, no one in my class even has the remotest idea of my past.
Title: Re: School At 57?
Post by: Tamaki on April 25, 2011, 09:54:07 PM
I think that is awesome! You are never too old to learn and follow your dreams!

Title: Re: School At 57?
Post by: Gabby on April 25, 2011, 11:42:51 PM
Quote from: Janet Lynn on April 25, 2011, 09:45:51 PM
Yes you read it right.  I have went back to school. 
It's "I have gone back to school" haha.  I could not resist I am only teasing typing hey lol :D

Quote from: Janet Lynn on April 25, 2011, 09:45:51 PM
I always had a dream,since I was little.  And while I might get to the exact place I wanted then, I am at least going to be in the field.

I have entered a vocational school and I am learning Veterinary Medicine as a Vet Technician.  Basically I will become a Veterinary Nurse in about 14 Months.
I have a big smile on my face happy for you Janet, and never ever too old and at 57 you have many years ahead 70, I'd be 50 by then haha now there's a thought lol.
Title: Re: School At 57?
Post by: Robyn on April 26, 2011, 12:48:29 AM
57, dear student? Remember that you are a mere child to some of us who could have been your mother.

Congrats, Janet, and do enjoy. The 14 months will fly by. 

Robyn
Title: Re: School At 57?
Post by: spacial on April 26, 2011, 01:59:16 AM
Brilliant idea.

Really happy for you Janet.
Title: Re: School At 57?
Post by: xAndrewx on April 26, 2011, 02:05:21 AM
That's a great idea Janet, have fun at school :)
Title: Re: School At 57?
Post by: Sarah B on April 26, 2011, 02:30:56 AM
Hi Janet

At last some wonderful news that we can all enjoy and celebrate with you.  Just a few things you need to consider:


However, the most important thing I have saved for last and that is 'to have fun'.  My thoughts and best wishes are with you on your new journey.

Warm regards
Sarah B
Title: Re: School At 57?
Post by: justmeinoz on April 26, 2011, 03:39:26 AM
Beat me to it Janet.   I have resigned from my job and will be going back to study too.  French or German, hopefully leading to a new career direction at 57.  Good luck.
Karen.
Title: Re: School At 57?
Post by: Amy85 on April 26, 2011, 03:52:40 AM
My Mom actually went back to college at 58 and did a 2 year computer program to catch up on her programming qualifications (the first time she went they had a room-sized computer that read cards or something to load programs), and graduated with honors... at the same time that I was going to the same college and graduating with less than honors in my own program...
Title: Re: School At 57?
Post by: Cindy on April 26, 2011, 04:59:38 AM
Good on you Sis


Cindy
Title: Re: School At 57?
Post by: bethw on April 26, 2011, 05:34:21 AM
Congratulations Janet. That is outstanding.
Hugs
Beth
Title: Re: School At 57?
Post by: Sandy on April 26, 2011, 06:14:33 AM
Congratulations, Janet!

It's never too late to learn anything.  I am very happy for you!

So you are going to matriculate in public?  Wow!  Talking about being out!!  :D

-Sandy
Title: Re: School At 57?
Post by: Devlyn on April 26, 2011, 06:26:21 AM
That's cool, Janet, now study hard, no talking in class, etc. And don't let them issue you a pooper scooper!
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Post by: Maegan on April 26, 2011, 07:17:21 AM
Fantastic Janet!

Best of luck. Enjoy class! :laugh:

Huggs

Maegan
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Post by: Suzy on April 26, 2011, 07:35:11 AM
Great news, Janet!  So happy to hear it.
Title: Re: School At 57?
Post by: Mrs Erocse on April 26, 2011, 10:23:33 AM
Very Cool Janet!!! We hope you have allot of fun. Thanks for telling us.

Hugs,
Roxy & Patty
Title: Re: School At 57?
Post by: Nero on April 26, 2011, 10:51:41 AM
So happy for you hon! Strange how transitioning makes us finally go for other old dreams too.
Title: Re: School At 57?
Post by: Barbara on April 26, 2011, 09:27:49 PM
Wow,I never would have pegged you to be in the 50's.maybe mid to late 40's .Well Congratulations and good luck.They just opened a new veterinary clinic in my area.This place is really nice.
Title: Re: School At 57?
Post by: Amy85 on April 27, 2011, 12:56:17 AM
Quote from: LightBulbs on April 26, 2011, 05:39:30 PM
Thats cool. My mum can barely turn on the laptop. I taught her how to use Google so most of her online time is spent there. She typed her email address into Google search box as an attempt to log in...

It's strange, she did so well in school and knows a ton about computers, yet she calls me to come over and figure out why her internet isn't working when her router isn't even plugged into the wall. She also once asked me to figure out why her remote control wasn't working and it turned out the batteries were in backwards  :D

I think she's playing dumb to get me to come visit  ;)
Title: Re: School At 57?
Post by: Colleen Ireland on April 27, 2011, 05:48:10 AM
WTG, Janet!!  You rock!  I am SO sorry I didn't see this till now, but better late than never.  I (or rather, my former self) was never a good student in childhood, but a number of years ago (1991, 2 months before youngest child born) I lost my job, and it was a LONG time before I found another.  In between, I went back to school to upgrade my computer skills.  Best thing I ever did.  And I discovered, I was now pretty much the BEST student in the school!  I was brilliant.  Now, I can just IMAGINE what sort of student Colleen would be.  The thing I remember most fondly was the sense of freedom - as in, "You mean, all I have to do is STUDY?  Cool!  I can handle that."  Far easier than holding down a job (but just the same, I'm very glad to have the job I do now)...

Anyway, CONGRATS!!  GREAT life choice!
Title: Re: School At 57?
Post by: gennee on April 27, 2011, 02:37:49 PM
That's wonderful, Janet! I went back to college in 2002 at age 54. I graduated in 2008 with a bachelor's degree at age 59. One is never too old to learn. Much success in your studies.

Gennee



:)
Title: Re: School At 57?
Post by: StaceyC on April 27, 2011, 08:37:02 PM
That's awesome. You go girl!
Title: Re: School At 57?
Post by: jesse on April 28, 2011, 12:19:39 AM
yay janet always the inspiration i hope it all goes well for you hun
jess