Hi MJ. I just wanted to give you some encouragement. I too am 31 and at my 4th college. Not all of my classes transferred and I still have to fulfill the requirements for my current degree even though I have done more units than a graduate. I started college in 1998. At the rate I'm going I will have a 4 year degree in 2013. I have had some breaks in between and I did get an Associate's at my first college, but it can get discouraging at times. I'm constantly tempted to drop out and say I've already done more college than a graduate, so what's the point? Well, I manage to go and take my 2 classes per quarter anyway. Even in the midst of a mixed or depressive episode. It really does suck, working so hard with so little to show for it, but we gotta keep keepin' on. One day it will be worth it and I've switched my major too. Now I'm going for a BS in Art. You're doing nursing...a noble profession. That should give you some steam to run on. The finish line offers a promising career. I wish you all the best in your journey. It's worth fighting for. And even if you have to drop out (as I have several times), you can always go back when you feel better. We're older students, but not THAT old.