Basic skills needed to go back to college 20 Articles

by Christine Conte

Returning to college as an adult can certainly be overwhelming! Being back in a classroom will force you to use some mental "muscles" that you might not have used in a long time. You'll also need to develop some other skil...read more

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by Stephan Zimmermann

02 July 2008 A Different Philosophy On Education From a teacher's perspective, facing a new crop of students in their first or rentering session of college is not too different from writing a brand new blog. That, in...read more

by Lisa Lemke

If you have decided to get back into the classroom there are some skills that can help your journey go a bit smoother and can help reduce stress when the pressure is on. These skills can be useful for anyone, but if you a...read more

by Ann Palmieri

Take a deep breath! Exhale! This is a good way to expel fear and nervousness. Don't let your fears keep you from going to college. Just do it! Fear of going to college is keeping you from some great rewards in your life....read more

by Linda Ann Nickerson

ESSENTIAL STUDENT SKILLS Returning to college to obtain or complete your degree? University life has changed a lot in recent years. Technological innovations and information-gathering methodologies have reshaped hig...read more

by Cyn Bagley

In 1998 at 38 years old, I started a new life as a college student. My military training in the Navy actually prepared me for college. I was an electronics technician. The Navy uses an accelerated course that stretches the...read more

by Todd Pheifer

Higher education has most certainly changed over the last few decades, but there are still some basic skills that one needs to go back to college. Granted, many college students get away with mediocre versions of these sk...read more

by Allen Teal

The first and foremost skill required to resume a college education is determination. Whether or not you like school, putting in the extra hours to attend class, do homework, and prepare for exams is still a lot of effort...read more

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by Melissa Glenn

Anyone who has been out of formal education for five, ten, fifteen years or even longer, will find that although times indeed are-a-changing, they already in all likelihood possess the basic skills need to go back to Colle...read more

by Mary Tyrer

Basic skills needed to go back to college: Basic skills needed to enter back into the college setting are definitely computers skills. There are a number of programs you will need to also be familiar. Microsoft Word and...read more

by Dodger Riley

Depending on how long you've been out of school, you may need a bit more preparation than some other students. These days, going back to college requires more than just the desire to learn. * Typing * Going back to col...read more

by Violet Fortune

As a returning student, it may be that you've forgotten some of the academic basics acquired in previous studies. Most colleges offer remedial courses for returning students, or have an ADC (Academic Resource Center) where...read more

by Jeffrey Mcpeanne

Any adult going back to school or college needs basic skills or pointers for going back to school/college. First, Goal directed/focus is crucial to get started on the right track. The student should know what they want, ho...read more

by Glenda K. Fralin

Chances are you already have most of the basic skills you need to return to college. It never hurts to brush up or upgrade those skills. 1. You will need to know how to use a computer. Some colleges have remedial no...read more

by Colette Georgii

What Are the Basic Skills You Will Need for Going Back to College? You're thinking of going back to college and wonder if you have the skills necessary for college today. If you can still do all the things you did in c...read more

by Trisha Orlando

Re-entering the World of Education Hello, my name is Patricia Danielewicz and I am an information junkie. My special weakness is current events and unsolved crimes. I can't get enough information, I am constantly mak...read more

by Arabella Kelly

I returned to school in my late 50s to study psychology. It had always been a passion of mine. Fortunately, I had done well many years before in high school, and I had continued reading and learning about psychology over t...read more

by Leslie Schwab

As a college professor, I am very familiar with the difficulties students have in dealing with the academic challenges of going back to college. Many of my students have chosen to pursue different career paths in their tw...read more

by Annette Liike

The most important skill necessary in returning to college is confidence. If you have the confidence in yourself that you are able to achieve that degree you will achieve it. I am not talking about a false sense of secur...read more

by Chris Kirk

Many adults are looking to return to college. There are really three key skills that they need. The most important is the ability to schedule. This is joined by the ability to be able to communicate with younger generation...read more