I have known people who practically never stop studying! They take up one course after another despite their increasing age. I know of a 76 year old man who still knows the latest in his field and tries to take up relevant courses to learn the new technology! This makes me wonder, if age really matters when trying to grasp new things? Could you still pursue new academic courses at an older age? Can our brain understand, process and retain new information despite the age?
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other Pursuing academic career vs increasing age
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I believe it's never too late to learn and grow. But going to college when you are too old certainly looks odd.
In the age when people want to become successful quickly and are interested in making a lot of money, I do not think a lot of people are interested in building academic career, especially in growing age. However, a lot of people, even the elderly people, are interested in upskilling or learning new skills through short term courses.
If I'm being honest, there's a particular stage I will reach that I will be tired of academics as a whole. Why will I spend the greater part of my life studying God knows what?
Of course you can learn many things at any age. There is no limit regarding age. I have seen many people who have been pursuing bachelor's degree at a later stage of their life. However, it is much better to decide what you want to do at a younger age.
I have high respect for people who pursue a degree, even in advanced age. It shows dedication and a commitment to lifelong learning. Age shouldn't limit someone's desire to grow and expand their knowledge, and I admire that mindset.
I started my academic career at an early age and I think it is with a lot of advantages but I have seen a couple of people who pursued their higher education later in life. Above all, age doesn't matter. What matters is dedication and ceasing any opportunities when it comes at the right time.
For someone that is given to learning, they always want to learn. The lifestyle of learning makes it possible for someone to learn and understand new things even at an old age. I am not an academic person that would do countless courses but I would keep learning till very advanced in age.