DEAR ABBY: Is it too late for me to go back to school and get a degree and pursue a career I would enjoy? I'm 53, married and the mother of two children, 19 and 23. I didn't finish college, and I don't know what to do with my life. The only jobs I have ever had were as a retail salesperson.
With one child just out of college, I am unsure if I could even afford to continue my education. Where would I go to find answers about returning to school at my age, choosing a major and finding the money to pay for it? Any advice would be appreciated. -- TOO OLD 4 NEW TRICKS?
DEAR TOO OLD?: Contact the nearest university or college and ask if it offers career counseling and aptitude testing to determine what you would need to complete your education and find a career you'd be suited for. Many schools offer this service. As to your being too late to do this at 53 -- it's never too late. People in their 90s have earned degrees and been enriched by it, and so can you.