r/BackToCollege is a subreddit with 16k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses back to school, struggling, college, school, and gpa, and they frequently recommend/review ipad.
Welcome! This subreddit is for anyone going back to college, trade school, or any kind of program later in life. Whether it’s your second time around or you’re starting fresh, this is a place to swap study tips, share your experiences, and talk about the ups and downs of being a student again.
Popular Themes in r/BackToCollege
#1
Advice Requests
: "Almost 40, should I try and go for a Bachelor's Degree?"
75 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "26 going back to college, feeling very discouraged"
3 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "What are some affordable online universities for an adult going back to school?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/BackToCollege
#1
Back To School
: "Going Back To School in your 30s, worth it?"
14 posts
#2
Struggling
12 posts
#3
College
: "Elder millennial needing current College advice!"
7 posts
#4
School
: "Advice For Work When Returning To School"
5 posts
#5
Gpa
: "Gpa in the Dumps"
4 posts
#6
30s
: "Going back to school in your 30s, worth it?"
3 posts
#7
Transfer
: "I Didn’t Realize How Much Transfer Credit Policies Vary by College"
3 posts
#8
Feeling
2 posts
#9
Tired
2 posts
#10
Job
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/BackToCollege
Ipad
1 review
#1
Apple
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/BackToCollege
#1
ADVICE
: "Almost 40, should I try and go for a Bachelor's Degree?"
116 posts
#2
QUESTION
: "Am I being punked? Canvas is a joke"
49 posts
#3
VENT/RANT
: "Going back to school after 7+ years!"
15 posts
#4
GRADUATION 🎓
: "Finally did it at 28!"
8 posts
#5
DISCUSSION
: ""Am I too old?" - A little encouragement"
8 posts
#6
HUMOR
: "It’s surprising how many students don’t do the work and drop out"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/BackToCollege
Yearly
+4k members(34.6%)
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Last updated: August 14, 2026