[wintertime]

I am retired. I am working toward an A.A. degree in art at my local community college. My goal is to then apply for an M.F.A. I already have a undergraduate and graduate degree so a B.F.A. is not needed.

I really don't care if I make enough money to pay back the tuition spent. All of this effort is entirely for “education's sake”. To me it is like sipping fine wine instead of drinking water from the tap. It is purely for my enjoyment.

[Ronaldus Magnus]

I really don't care if I make enough money to pay back the tuition spent.

That is fine assuming you aren't taking out debt to pay for it that you won't pay back.

All of this effort is entirely for “education's sake”. To me it is like sipping fine wine instead of drinking water from the tap. It is purely for my enjoyment.

Shame you can't just read a book, watch a documentary, or actually participate in the research or discovery of the underlying topic. Otherwise it sounds is if you need a better hobby.