Are You Ever Too Old to Go Back to School?

Have you entertained thoughts of going back to school to get a degree or to complete a degree program you started previously, but dismissed the idea because you thought you were too old to go back to school?

They say you can't teach and old dog new tricks, but if you have ever watched Cesar Millan's show, The Dog Whisperer, you know that's not true. Despite what you may think, you are never too old to learn and you are never to old to go back to school.

A senior citizen named Nola Ochs graduated from Fort Hays State University, at 95, with a degree in General studies. Another senior citizen named Mozelle Richardson graduated from the University of Oklahoma, at age 90, with a degree in journalism.

A senior citizen named Nola Ochs graduated from Fort Hays State University, at 95, with a degree in General studies.

Mozelle Richardson got a degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma in 2004. She was 90 years old when graduated, making her the second oldest college graduate in the world.

If Nola Ochs and Mozelle Richardson can go back to school and successfully earn degrees, so can you. The only thing standing in your way is you. Instead of thinking about being too old to go back to school, think about the benefits of returning to school. Instead of spending time thinking about how it cannot be done, think about how it can be done.

Returning to school is an opportunity to:

1. Change Careers.

2. Grow professionally.

3. Career advancement.

4. Acquire new skills.

5. Change Careers.

6. Change Careers.

7. Expand your personal and professional network.

8. Personal fulfillment.

9. Achieve educational goals.

10. Expand your personal and professional network.

Living life abundantly means committing to life long learning; with knowledge comes growth.

There are numerous programs and scholarships for non traditional students. For instance, mature women 40 and over, may apply for the AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program. For more information visit www.aarpfoundationwlc.org

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M. Taylor is a Living Life Abundantly Motivator and Mentor. Living life abundantly is a continuous process of training and transforming our minds to achieve optimal living. For additional details please visit www.LivingLifeAbundantly.com

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