<p>I just went back to college two years ago and recently graduated from Community College this past summer. I want to continue my education and I plan on doing that by transferring to a university in the Spring 2015 semester. My plans are to major in biology and to go to graduate school to focus my studies on Zoology. My question though pertains to my age. I'm currently 32 years old and I'm a mother. I understand that biology is a very complex subject and requires a lot of focus and dedication to the field. I have both but am I to old to begin biology as a major? I'm coming straight out of community college so I will begin as a junior majoring in biology at the undergraduate level. Will my age play a factor in pursing jobs and learning the material fast enough? Has anybody here started out late as a biology major? I know 32 years old isn't old but is it old in college terms as far as majoring in something such as biology? </p>
<p>No, not at all. Age isn’t a factor anymore. Maybe that would have been an issue a few years back but nowadays people have progressed in their ideologies, especially employers. Age, sexual orientation, and gender have no effect on what you can and cannot do. Don’t be afraid to chase your dreams. You have the ability to define your own potential. As a Biological Sciences undergrad myself, I have seen people close to 40 and even a 60-something man in my lectures. Age is just a number when it comes to academics. Be proud, be assertive, and confident in your approach and nobody can stop you from succeeding in life. </p>
<p>Well I disagree with the above and feel there is a huge negative ‘ageism’ out there in all walks of life and careers. But no matter. I do not think you are at a disadvantage from learning the material because of age, that is just on you and your work ethic and how quickly you pick things up and how effectively you study and your natural aptitude.</p>
<p>It really depends on what you plan to do. What do you want to do as a zoology grad student and did you research if there are really any jobs? They say here that there aren’t too many bio jobs with just an undergrad degree in bio. At your age, you could go for something employable in the health sciences that would get you into a career sooner.</p>