['So I went back to college a few years ago after having dropped out nearly 20 years prior.', 'How does that make you feel', 'It was a little intimidating and I felt kind of nervous at first but fell into a grove early on which made me proud.']
Well I wish you the best of luck.  If you're hardworking then you'll make it
A couple years ago I went back to college and it had been a little over 20 years since I had dropped out.  Needless to say it was a little intimidating.