I'm 33 and have always wanted to study Biology.
Back in 2004, I was enrolled in a Biology degree program back in the UK (Where I'm from originally), but had to drop out due to some family issues.
Life, up until now, has prevented me from getting back into the sciences. I have a wonderful wife and daughter that have given me their blessings to pursue this.
So far I've got the following sorted:
- I need to complete my GED (now living in the US) because I didn't technically complete high school.
- Have sent emails to the program heads of the courses I'm interested in (Biology BS courses)
- Been reading a whole load of journals and magazines to make sure I'm up to speed with current happenings in the science world - new Scientist, Nature, and Science to name a few...
Do I have a realistic chance of securing employment in the field upon graduation? Does the science world have any kind of ageism to overcome at all? Not that I mind a bit of hard work.
Also looking for some website references to look into scientific careers and to potentially make so good contacts?
Appreciate any thoughts, suggestions, or ideas to push me along in the right direction. Happy to provide more information on myself should that be necessary.
-Nomad
