Comments on The New Social Worker Online Blog: Back to the Grad School Grind

I started graduate school when I was 48 and I will...

2009-03-26T16:49:00.000-04:00

I started graduate school when I was 48 and I will be 50 when I graduate in May 2010.

I believe it is a challenge for my younger classmates, also. In fact, two young women were treated for stress -- in the hospital -- over spring break. I think the trick is learning how to take care of yourself while you are in school, and that is different for everyone.

Anything is possible

Is it hard to go back to school and study social w...

2009-03-26T08:33:00.000-04:00

Is it hard to go back to school and study social work program after age 50? Please give me your honest opinions. I am eager to learn.

As a midlife msw student, sometimes I feel this bl...

2009-03-23T12:47:00.000-04:00

As a midlife msw student, sometimes I feel this blog is my lifeline, I always enjoy reading it.
Betsy

Okay, Point Number One: Venting is self care. This...

2009-03-23T10:49:00.000-04:00

Okay, Point Number One: Venting is self care. This is a good thing.
Point Number Two: The lot of a graduate student is a difficult one. You are supposed to be telling the story of a graduate student. Ergo, there will be complaining. Think of it as doing your job.
Point Number Three: One of the joys of group work (and I would consider blogging an extension of a peer support group) is

Welcome back, TJ! I'm glad you got a much-needed ...

2009-03-22T15:19:00.000-04:00

Welcome back, TJ! I'm glad you got a much-needed break. That's really interesting that people in China are not allowed to go to college/university after age 40. I had not heard that before. I look forward to hearing more of your adventures!