adult (non traditional) phys grad student concerns
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 8:29 pm
There may be nobody in a situation similar to me, but I thought I'd give it a shot:
I have been teaching high school physics for 15 years and am considering a change of profession by going to grad school. I have a wife, 1 son, and a home. I have a BS in physics from Penn State, some research experience, and a M Ed from Penn State too. I had a low undergad GPA (~3.1) but that was a LONG time ago and I know I could do much better now. I currently live somewhat near Lehigh university and am considering taking the GRE and applying there.
Are there any older students, that have done something similar?
What sort of hours does a typical grad student have? 8, 10, 12 hrs per day? Weekends?
What do students do for health insurance?
I would have to live off campus and commute. That's not all that unusual is it?
Depending on the field that I enter, I would probably have to be willing to travel/relocate my family after I graduate, right? Maybe unless I just wanted to teach at some small local college.
Any comments, suggestions, advice? Am I just crazy for considering this?
I have been teaching high school physics for 15 years and am considering a change of profession by going to grad school. I have a wife, 1 son, and a home. I have a BS in physics from Penn State, some research experience, and a M Ed from Penn State too. I had a low undergad GPA (~3.1) but that was a LONG time ago and I know I could do much better now. I currently live somewhat near Lehigh university and am considering taking the GRE and applying there.
Are there any older students, that have done something similar?
What sort of hours does a typical grad student have? 8, 10, 12 hrs per day? Weekends?
What do students do for health insurance?
I would have to live off campus and commute. That's not all that unusual is it?
Depending on the field that I enter, I would probably have to be willing to travel/relocate my family after I graduate, right? Maybe unless I just wanted to teach at some small local college.
Any comments, suggestions, advice? Am I just crazy for considering this?