Returning to college in your adulthood can be nerve-racking, but adults pursuing their educations are not alone. Many adult students put off going back to school because of all the “What if” scenarios- “What if this, that, or the other thing”.
Peirce College reports that “ Students over the age of 25 are the fastest-growing segment in higher education”, and that “ From 2000 to 2012, the enrollment of students over the age of 25 has increased by 35%, and by 2019, the share of students over age 25 is projected to increase by another 23%.”
Being an adult student may require some adjustments to your personal and professional life. Here are some of the fun and occasionally challenging scenarios that many adult students experience!
You Will Study In Unexpected Places.
During your kids sports team practice, on your own lunch break at work, and during the commercial breaks of your favorite television show are all potential study opportunities when you’re a hard-working adult student! (You’re going to develop some stellar focusing abilities my friend!)
Organization Will Become Your Best Friend.
Going back to college as an adult student can mean adding even more tasks to an already very full plate. We have put together 12 tips & tricks that can help you keep your personal and educational responsibilities so you never miss a beat! http://blog.sunyulster.edu/12-tips-for-organizing-your-college-life/
Part-Time or Full-Time, You Can Get It Done!
As an adult student, the “traditional” track to graduation may not be fit for your busy life. You may find yourself taking a full-time semester here, and maybe a part-time semester there with Summer, Winter, and Express Semesters sprinkled in along the way. Whatever the roadmap to your graduation or certification looks like- YOU CAN GET IT DONE!
You Can Include Your Kids!
If you are an adult student with a child, try to make homework and study time a group effort. By encouraging your kids to join you in your efforts you can create a bonding experience. You can also make it a fun game, for example, you could say “If we study for 45 minutes, then we get to have a sweet treat.”
The Struggle Is Worth The Reward.
Late nights, fitting a class load in to your already hectic schedule, occasionally choosing to stay in on the weekends, pushing yourself in adulthood to learn and expand your ways of thinking are all the elements of going back for your education as an adult! But so is an improved sense of self, higher paying job opportunities, adding new and improved skills to your repertoire, and gaining mentorship and friendships that can last a lifetime!
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