Older Student

I have recently decided I want to purse civil engineering at 29. I am enrolled in a transfer program through a local tech college to a prestigious state university. I am passing my classes with amazing grades. (3.8 gpa) I have prior experience as a manager in construction, but would like to broaden my abilities. My dream is to open my own renovation company and do things from residential to commercial.

I am looking for feedback from those who have decided later in life to pursue this course. What are the challenges you’ve faced in school and in the job market? Did your previous life skills help you when getting a job or did you age hinder you?