<p>Hello there
Greetings</p>
<p>I'm 34 years old, having bachelor in electrical engineering 11 years ago and an 11 years experience as a telecom engineer.
My dream since I graduete is to continue my graduate studies but unfortunately I was refused to continue in my univeristy because of my grade ( good ) and in my country tha opportunities is very narrow , I mean they accept a very few number of poeple to graduate studies.</p>
<p>Now, after 11 years of earning money, I'm able to continue my Master degree of telecom engineering in USA. But my worst concerns and worries is my age. I feel that if I resign from my company and complete my master then come back to my home country , no body will look to me and may be they consider me an expired engineer .</p>
<p>I want your opinions please
Thanks</p>
<p>Sorry if this is not the right section to post this thread</p>
<p>I get the impression that you are working in your home country now (Saudi Arabia), want to come to the US for a graduate degree, then go back home to work.</p>
<p>I don’t think there are many people on this board who can comment on the job situation for engineers in your country and how a US degree would be viewed. I think another question is how much value the graduate degree would really add now that you have 11 years of experience in the same field. </p>
<p>Is there specific coursework in a graduate program that you think will make you a better/more valuable engineer? Are there assignments (or higher pay) that you know you are not getting because you don’t have a graduate degree? Are there people you know in your country that have taken a similar path and improved their job situation?</p>
<p>I assume it is not an option to come to the US on a student visa of some kind, then stay here to work after graduation. Because that would be a good way to bridge this gap, and go back home with a graduate degree and some extra work experience.</p>
<p>Thank you very much intparent</p>