Going Back to School at Age 40+
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Have you considered the possibility of returning to school to acquire a degree or to complete a degree you that you didn't finish, but disregarded the notion for fear of being too old to return to school?
College is not just for recent high school grads or the twenty-something crowd. College is for anyone interested in higher education, self improvement, personal development, and self empowerment.
No person is ever too old to return to school. Going back to school may require a few sacrifices that may push you outside your comfort zone, however, doing so could turn out to be the most beneficial decisions you have ever made.
A senior citizen named Nola Ochs graduated from Fort Hays State University, at 95, with a degree in General studies.
Mozelle Richardson got a degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma in 2004. She was 90 years old when graduated, making her the second oldest college graduate in the world.
If Nola Ochs and Mozelle Richardson can go back to school and successfully earn degrees, so can you. The only thing standing in your way is you. Instead of thinking about being too old to go back to school, think about the benefits of returning to school. Instead of spending time thinking about how it cannot be done, think about how it can be done.
Going back to school is a chance to:
1. Change Careers.
2. Earn more money.
3. Avoid being passed up for promotions.
4. Acquire new skills.
5. Come upon new career opportunities.
6. Discover new career opportunities.
7. Meet new people.
8. Achieve educational goals.
9. Personal fulfillment.
10. Expand your personal and professional network.
The more you know, the more you grow, education is key to living life abundantly.
There are a lot of programs and scholarships for non traditional students. E.g., mature women 40 and over, may apply for the AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program. For more information visit www.aarpfoundationwlc.org
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M. Taylor is a Living Life Abundantly Motivator. Learn how to successfully Change Your Thinking to Change Your Life. Visit M. Taylor's blog at Living Life Abundantly This and other unique content 'education' articles are available with free reprint rights.
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