I know what you are experiencing though. I finally got done with school at 27 and that was just a masters, if I were to continue to a doctorate, it would have taken me well into my 30’s by the time I got through all the courses, internships and practicum and then the dissertation.

Anyway, it goes by faster than you think. When you first start, it seems like forever. Once I got through my bachelor’s, I looked at my options and decided to stay in school. For one, I thought “what’s another two or so years after having been through 4 1/2 years getting my BA?”. Another was I figured it would give me some advantages in the job market and that I could put off entering the work world for another two years. Also, I really didn’t get into the “swing” of college until I was almost 20, so I did get somewhat of a late start, however the colleges typically don’t care about your age either. You still get the same degree as everyone else when you complete the coursework.

But if you are planning on becoming a doctor what do you expect? It isn’t going to happen over night. Plus, college is the best years of life. Enjoy them, b/c before you know it instead of worrying about what shirt to wear on the party on Friday night you’ll be worrying about a mortgage, your kids braces and putting a new roof on your house.