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Have you flirted with the idea of returning to school, finishing school, or entering college for the first time, but felt discouraged because of your age? School isn't just for the young, it is also for the young at heart! Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and go back to school. Education goes a long way these days. If you are interested in growth, development, and empowerment, head back to school. You owe it to yourself and it could mean a major difference in your future. When most people think of school, young 18 to 20 year olds come to mind. The reality is that higher learning is not limited to a certain age group. Any person desiring to better themselves by going back to school is entitled and even encouraged to do so, regardless of age. No person is ever too old to return to school. Going back to school may require a few sacrifices that may push you outside your comfort zone, however, doing so could turn out to be the most beneficial decisions you have ever made. 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. If these mature women can successfully return and matriculate through college, then you can too. Be inspired by there accomplishments and know that with some hard work and dedication, you can do the same thing no matter if you're forty or ninety-four. Rather than believing that you're too old to go back to school, believe that you can do anything you set your mind to do. Rather than considering how returning to school can't be done, consider how it can be done. Returning to school is an opportunity to: 1. Make more money. 2. Grow professionally. 3. Acquire new skills. 4. Acquire new skills. 5. Change Careers. 6. Discover new career opportunities. 7. Set an example for children/grandchildren. 8. Experience personal satisfaction. 9. Accomplish educational goals. 10. Set an example for children/grandchildren. Living life abundantly means committing to life long learning; with knowledge comes growth. There are a lot of programs and scholarships for non traditional students. E.g., 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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