Age..does it matter?????..

[nimloth32]

does it matter if you graduate at old age????..well, i got a friend who study pharmacy course..it takes him quite some time to get to his third year because he failed some subjects..then after getting into his third year, things are even more tougher for him..now he is likely to fail his third year..once again..should he try to continue or change courses???..well, i am asking on his behalf..because i am quite worry about him right now..thx..

[Fourthshifter]

For me it does not matter since I am going to be youthful and having long life.

For other individuals, it might be different. :-)

[jingguo]

well age doesnt really matter when it comes to chasing your dreams.. as long as you wish to do something right from your heart, i'd say go for it.. unless there's an age limit imposed on that particular thing.. say like in medicine, there's this guy from canada, who's very well got his bachelor's degree, worked sometime, and now at the age of 30 something, he's studying medicine course.. so does age matter? no!!!

[jane_gun]

Agree with you, jingguo... In my uni, there's a mother who's already a PhD in pharmacy but still her passion for med led her to be where she is now in 2nd year... And a few years back, my uni also accepted a 60/70+ (can't remember which) year old grandmother into med school... So, nimloth32, it can't be that bad for your friend, right? I don't think he's as old as any of these two...

[Zoe]

Unfortunately, most asian parents (sry im speaking for myself and a bunch of friends) tend to hav the impression tht the earlier u finish, the "better" you are.

haha. honestly, i have no comments.

[TheArtOfMedicine]

F**K the stupid impression(no offense to you, dear Zoe). It's those believes that actually forced so many so called ''smart'' students into medicine, for which they don't like at all. I have to agree(strongly) to all the above forum users that it's alright to pursue what you want, whatever it takes, duration included.

To moderator, don't give me warnings, i'm just a newbie. Sorry everyone, that wasn't foul language(if it doesn't look like one to you).
I sincerely apologise for anything/word that could/under any circumstances offend anyone of you.

[Thirdshifter]

In my humble opinion, One should minimize the time spent in the School "bubble" and join the real world as soon as they could.

I have met to many people who spent way to much time in school and when they got to the real world they can't adapt to a faster & more stressful schedule.

However, I commend those who work for few years in between undergrad and grad sch0ol. Those that have done this seems to have the best outcome and knows how to balance things appropriately.

And to thr OP. Tell your friend to find a subject he is more interested in. Pharmacy seems to bore him.

[Zoe]

Im about 10 months too late. but I'll add this from my own experience.

When you enter uni, when things get tough, when you find yourself miles away from you support group, what'll keep you going forward would be your urge/ interest/ passion for the subject. So, don't get into something you THINK could be the right one for you.