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, degree, back, and time, 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
: "I finally applied for community college at 32"
62 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Am I being punked? Canvas is a joke"
9 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Do I need a laptop?"
1 post
#4
Self-Promotion
: "My "I did it" post"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/BackToCollege
#1
College
: "Never Thought I'd Be Here: Starting College at 40"
101 posts
#2
School
: "Going back to School in your 30s, worth it?"
70 posts
#3
Degree
: "Almost 40, should I try and go for a Bachelor's Degree?"
52 posts
#4
Back
: "Going Back to school in your 30s, worth it?"
50 posts
#5
Time
: "Back to school while working full Time ... Is it possible?"
44 posts
#6
Age
: "49yrs old- Finished in 4yrs with a FT Job, 3 Internships, Wife and 6 kids."
23 posts
#7
Study
: "How do you Study?"
22 posts
#8
Going Back To School
: "Going Back To School 4 years after failing out"
19 posts
#9
Back To School
: "Back To School After 13 Years!"
15 posts
#10
Struggling
: "Going back to school after psychosis and brain injury"
14 posts
Products Discussed in r/BackToCollege
Ipad
1 review
#1
Apple
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/BackToCollege
#1
ADVICE
: "I finally applied for community college at 32"
106 posts
#2
QUESTION
: "Am I being punked? Canvas is a joke"
46 posts
#3
DISCUSSION
: "Never Thought I'd Be Here: Starting College at 40"
18 posts
#4
VENT/RANT
: "Getting my undergrad at 32, someone asked my partner if they were dating a high schooler"
17 posts
#5
GRADUATION 🎓
: "Finally did it at 28!"
9 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(31.6%)
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Last updated: June 30, 2026