Feeling Too Old to Go Back to School? Here’s a Story to Change Your Mind
Have you found yourself wondering “am I too old to go back to school?” Maybe you’ve thought about furthering your education for years, and time has just gotten away from you. Or perhaps there were too...
View ArticleWhat Going Back to School Taught Me about Relationships
When I considered going back to school many years ago, one of my primary motivations was to pursue a career that I enjoyed more than what I was doing at the time. Although I knew that my decision...
View ArticleWhy Earn a Master’s Degree in the Midst of Your Career?
Going back to school for a master’s after years of experience in the working world is a wildly different experience than going to grad school straight after finishing as an undergrad. Although many...
View ArticleGoing Back to College at 40? How to Decide if it’s the Right Choice
Going back to college at 40 or over can feel intimidating for a lot of reasons. For one, there’s the cost. When you have other financial responsibilities like a mortgage and family expenses, finding...
View Article“Should I Go Back to School?” A Guide through the Decision-Making Process
Are you considering going back to school? It’s a decision that requires serious consideration. Because advanced education requires such sizable investments of time, money, and brainpower, it’s...
View ArticleFinding the Right Graduate Program for You
Several years ago, on a gray and drizzly morning, I walked up to my workplace, opened the office door, shuffled to my cubicle and plopped down at my desk. The dreary weather matched my attitude about...
View ArticleFacing the Quirks, Pitfalls, and Trials of Returning to School
It’s high time to talk about the challenges that come with getting settled back into the rhythm of school. Whether you’re going back to finish a degree you already started, or venturing into new...
View ArticleFinding the Motivation to Pursue, and Finish, Your Education
During an eight-mile training run recently, my thoughts turned to “Why do I run?” and “Why do I keep going?” Chuckling to myself, I knew the answers immediately. I run because of the numerous health...
View ArticleGet to Know Faculty Before Applying to a Grad Program
Getting to know the faculty who will potentially teach you is a key step in searching for a graduate degree program. I recently thought about why this is so important when a former professor from my...
View ArticleNo One Said Going Back to School as an Adult Would Be Easy, but You’ve Got This
“Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.” – Mandy Hale I know how difficult going back to school as an adult can be. I have been...
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