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to grow up, which means waiting a few years to settle on a career choice may not be such a bad idea in the long run.
A person who chooses to start college later in life may seem at a disadvantage. But that is not necessarily true. The older, non-traditional college student is offered the same level of education as any other student but with more flexibility, which is vital for most adults who also have to work full-time to support themselves through college. And most colleges now offer this route and many additional services to accommodate the adult learner. At MTSU, adult students are offered services such as academic advising, workshops, support services, scholarships and even opportunities to socialize with others like them. Many adults are finding that, through these means, returning to school for either a change of career or growth in their current role is easier than expected.

For Genine Murray, the satisfaction of finally following her dreams has made taking a slightly longer road worth her while. Though perhaps knowing what she wanted to do as a much younger person might have been easier, she says, "I appreciate my education so much more now than I would have at that age. At least I am being true to myself, and I can say that with absolute certainty now."

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