Becoming a Non-Traditional Student 101

Maybe you’re stuck in a dead-end job, or maybe you feel like you’ve made the wrong career choice. Hey, you were probably in your twenties when you made it – who doesn’t make bad choices then? But the good news is that it’s not too late to go back to college. Sure, it can seem like a daunting experience, but for most people older than 30, going back to college can be even more rewarding than when you were younger.Marni, a 32-year-old college student in New York City, decided to go back to college to pursue her dream of teaching after working for years in the film and television industry. Convinced of her communication and leadership skills, Marni’s co-workers encouraged her to take on the new challenge, which she did. After a six-year absence from schooling, and a little more worldly knowledge to boot, Marni feels that her grades are better and she has more clarity this time around. “I guess my undergrad experience was a combina
Becoming a Non-Traditional Student 101