Hi guys!
It's been a while since I've been here. I would like to say I am now going to school at Chattanooga State Community College. I'm going full time, and it's tough. Though I'm taking courses which should be medium easy. I'm having trouble wr...
So many inspiring stories! I think everyone who is pursuing higher education of some sort and is not of the "traditional" college age belongs here in this group. What a great place for sharing stories and for encouragement.
John, does your school...
Such a great suggestion to look into work study and grants! It's always good to look into all the possibilities that ma be available to you. Never assume you won't qualify. As a former community college adviser, I know that the economic criteria f...
I am also 59 and returning to college this week.I attended college 40 years ago for a couple of years.I will be attending a local technical college to work on an associate degree for physical therapy assistant. Due to the fact that I am low income...
Wow-- I didn't even notice the "sub-heading" for the group. I'm not a mom or a working adult, either. I was able to retire early in 2003, and returned to college full-time in Sept. 2003. I usually carried a full load -- 18-20 credits every quarter...
Hi,
I would like to go back in the fall, though I don't know if that will be possible. I have taken both online, and lecture classes. Did well on some, not so good in others. It's a long story. Perhaps I'll write it someday.
Thank you for giving...
I'm sorry to hear you are on disability, but college does give you another chance at possibilities.
If you are going back, did you decide when?
Are you attending classes or did you decide to go online?
I'm dissatisfied with the educational system...
Hi John,
I followed Elizabeth here. Nice group! I'm a lifelong learner and an advocate for non-traditional students. I'm also the Guide to Continuing Education over at About.com. I think one of the things most adults have trouble with when going b...
I am also a disabled adult without children who, last year, returned to college to persue my Associates in Computer Information Systems (CIS). Network Admin. will be my field of choice after I obtain my AAS and certs. in Network+, Linux+, Server+ ...
Hello,
I don't know if I belong, since I'm not a mom, and am not a working adult due to a disability. I am, however, at age 59 going back to school. I'm working on a degree in Network Management. Was a construction worker for over thirty years.
H...