I originally went to college at the University of Alabama from 1974 to 1977. I studied metallurgy there, but dropped out before earning my degree. I was convinced that Armageddon was right around the corner and I had burned out on school as well. Eventually I moved away from Alabama to Colorado where I pioneered. But the desire for a college education had never left me. So when the WTS came out with its "new light" on the meaning of the word "generation" back in 1995, I used that as the reason to return to college and get my degree.
I first went to community college and then transferred to the University of Colorado where I majored in geography and mathematics. Of course, I got the warning visit from the elders. But I was in my early forties then, and told them that I knew what I was doing and nothing and nobody was going to get in my way. That shut them up. The strange thing about the visit was that one of the elders held a Ph.D. in geology, yet here he was in my home trying to tell me that a college education was not worth the time or trouble!
I graduated with a BA in geography and mathematics back in 2002. It was one of the proudest moments in my life, especially when I was asked to give a commencement address during the Geography Department's recognition ceremonies. Quite a few people came to my graduation, including some from the local congregations. They were all happy for me as well. I was 46 years old when I got my degree. So I would say it is never too late to go back to school, and I would urge people like DesirousOfChange to think about it.
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