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I love this perspective. That it's aberrant for a man at his age to pursue further education reflects our society's out-dated view that education is something t
by ownlife 4y ago
I love this perspective. That it's aberrant for a man at his age to pursue further education reflects our society's out-dated view that education is something to be pursued one time and when young.
- jrumbut 4y agoI've seen several 85+ year old individuals active in various science and technology fields. So even someone in their 70s might start an MS and then have a decade or more to make use of it. That's not what's happening here, but it could be. Really puts all those times I thought it was too late for this or that in perspective.
- stevesimmons 4y agoMy father did a Masters of Mechanical Engineering at age 70, as a full time degree. The only affordance to his age was being given an extra hour in the exams. Following that, he started a Masters of Aeronautical Engineering. Until my mum suggested he spends more time with her at home. Now he does gym circuit training with a group half his age, at 6am three mornings a week. Hope I have that energy when I am his age...