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 college, school, struggling, age, and going back to school, 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?"
68 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Am I being punked? Canvas is a joke"
7 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Do I need a laptop?"
2 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "My "I did it" post"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/BackToCollege
#1
College
: "Restarting College at 32 and trying not to make the same mistakes I made the first time"
41 posts
#2
School
: "Going back to School after 7+ years!"
16 posts
#3
Struggling
: "College in my 30s and Struggling"
14 posts
#4
Age
: "49yrs old- Finished in 4yrs with a FT Job, 3 Internships, Wife and 6 kids."
11 posts
#5
Going Back To School
: "Study routines that actually worked for you while working full time?"
11 posts
#6
Back To School
: "Back To School After 13 Years!"
10 posts
#7
Student
: "Mature Student from Canada looking to pursue undergraduate studies in France"
5 posts
#8
University
: "Going back to University at 28"
5 posts
#9
Career
: "49yrs old- Finished in 4yrs with a FT Job, 3 Internships, Wife and 6 kids."
5 posts
#10
Returning To School
: "Hunting for Scholarships when Returning To School with a low GPA"
5 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?"
89 posts
#2
QUESTION
: "Am I being punked? Canvas is a joke"
40 posts
#3
VENT/RANT
: "Going back to school after 7+ years!"
12 posts
#4
GRADUATION 🎓
: "Finally did it at 28!"
7 posts
#5
HUMOR
: "It’s surprising how many students don’t do the work and drop out"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/BackToCollege
Yearly
+4k members(32.8%)
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Last updated: July 29, 2026