Tips for going back to school at an older age 85 Articles

by Jessica Beagan

A mantra for the returning student: This IS for you. I DO belong here. Repeat as needed. As a college instructor and doctoral student in adult education, that is my first tip for adults returning to school at an olde...read more

by Shayd of thedesert

When you decide to go back to school after a few years away from school your mind may boggle at the number of alternatives that are available these days. Three of the main alternatives for adult learners are: Distance Edu...read more

by Sandra Cole

Ten Great Things About Attending College as an Adult Student For seventeen years I worked as a college counselor at a community technical college in New Hampshire. I also ran a grant funded program to help single paren...read more

by De Ette Stewart

I returned to college to get my degree at the age of 33, while Mom of 3 young children, all in daycare or elementary school at the time. I was also working nearly full-time, delivering newspapers on a motor route, third s...read more

by Dr.Liew

As the average life span of human beings is being extended due to better health care today, the world is facing a lot of challenges brought about by the aging population. One of the biggest problems is to find enough emplo...read more

by Lin Edwards

As someone doing first year University at the age of 55, let me tell you that you are never too old to get an education. In fact there was a man in Australia a few years ago who gained his PhD at the age of 92. Let me repe...read more

by Tammy Wynn

Going back to school after a person has been out for a while can be challenging to say the least. It can be challenging in an educational sense as well as socially. After all, many classmates of an older person could pos...read more

by Paula Keeton

It can be extremely difficult on a family when one of the parents returns to college. The pressures of trying to make time for family, housework, and homework can get to a person. I am just starting this journey, and I wan...read more

by Prin Dumas

As someone who works with adult students coming back to do college admissions on a daily basis, I have a few key tips to provide. The main problem with the returning student is "surprise." They simply forget or never rea...read more

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by Stan Grimes

While sitting in an English Composition class waiting for the professor, the kid next to me said, "Why are you going to school? You're pretty old?" I laughed and said, "I'm here for the same damn reason you're here, tryi...read more

by Robert Reid

You're finally doing it! You must be excited! You may have read my other article about returning to school in your middle age. I think the best way for a person to go back to school at an older age is through an online...read more

by Razz

Age is just a number. If we were to assume that we are just too old to return back to school, we will never be able to keep abreast, acquire knowledge or move up the corporate ladder. I just completed my Masters degre...read more

by Vivian Patton

Going back to school at an older age is not an easy thing to do, especially for those individuals who already assume responsibilities such as having a full-time job and raising a family. I am one of those individuals and I...read more

by Kelly Miller

As a mature student, I haven't had too hard of time getting back into the system of education. There are a few things to remember as you attempt to return to school, and I think that few students, older or younger realize ...read more

by Martha Leonard

I was 46 when I returned to school to get a master's degree in counseling. Some of the helpful things I learned were: Wear comfortable clothes. I was used to wearing "business" clothes, e.g. skirts, hose, heels, etc...read more

by Ian Loft

I returned to school as an adult of 28 in order to study electrical engineering. There are a number of barriers I needed to overcome yet as time progressed, it became quite an enjoyable experience and I succeeded. On...read more

by Lorraine Nyc

Have you ever wanted to go to college? Think maybe you are too old? Been out of school too long? Don't have the time? Well, I am a single mother of one who is by no means independently wealthy. In fact, I actually get pai...read more

by Alfred Nylund

Adults can be successful in returning to school no matter what their age. It may not be easy, but it will certainly be worth it; it can even be fun, as long as you take the necessary steps to ensure success and happiness....read more

by Saron Maramo

See it as a hobby, but at the same time study hard to pass exams! It is great that in many countries they are facilitating permanent education, and understanding the importance of a student desiring to learn and being a...read more

by William Bond

Enrolling back to school as an adult can be a very difficult task-not only to the student but to your family, your spouse and children life must adjust to your "new duties" a new role and they might feel cheated by your ...read more