Is Age Just a Number for Earning a PhD?

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Peter Smith recently earned his PhD in Optical Science from the University of Arizona, 35 years after completing his master's degree. This achievement serves as motivation for individuals of all ages to pursue their educational goals without feeling constrained by age. The discussion highlights the misconception that he spent 30 years actively working on his PhD; in reality, he took a long break from academia. The conversation also touches on the typical time frame for completing advanced degrees, suggesting that many institutions allow for extended periods, which could include filing leave of absence forms. The overall message encourages persistence in education, regardless of age.
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Don't most (all respectable) schools have an ~8 year time to complete advanced degrees? I wonder if he just kept filing leave of absence forms for the last 35 yrs? :rolleyes:
 
cmos said:
Don't most (all respectable) schools have an ~8 year time to complete advanced degrees? I wonder if he just kept filing leave of absence forms for the last 35 yrs? :rolleyes:

Well, since University of Arizona is a respectable school, I would presume the answer is no.
 
cmos said:
Don't most (all respectable) schools have an ~8 year time to complete advanced degrees? I wonder if he just kept filing leave of absence forms for the last 35 yrs? :rolleyes:

Actually he took 30 years off from school. He wasn't working on his PhD for thirty years. That WOULD be crazy.
 
LOL at whoever thought he was working on his PhD for 30 years, hahahaha imagine that--
A monstrous 100000 page thesis.
 

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