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Are You Ever Too Old to Go Back to School?

By: M Taylor

Have you considered the possibility of returning to school to acquire a degree or to complete a degree you that you didn't finish, but disregarded the notion for fear of being too old to return to school?

College is not just for recent high school grads or the twenty-something crowd. College is for anyone interested in higher education, self improvement, personal development, and self empowerment.

Going back to school at 40+ may seem scary at the start, but the truth is, you are never too old to go back to school. Returning to school as a mature adult may require some sacrifices that may stretch you beyond your comfort zone, but it may also prove to be one of the best decisions you've ever made in your life.

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

The second oldest college graduate in the world is Mozelle Richardson. She received a degree in journalism at the age of 95 years from the University of Oklahoma in 2004.

If these women mustered the gumption to go back to school, so can you. Don't be discouraged. Be inspired. Think of all of the possibilities. Weigh the pros and cons.

Returning to school is an opportunity to:

1. Change Careers.

2. Make more money.

3. Career advancement.

4. Career advancement.

5. Come upon new career opportunities.

6. Change Careers.

7. Meet new people.

8. Personal fulfillment.

9. Achieve educational goals.

10. Set an example for children/grandchildren.

A commitment to continuous learning is essential to living life abundantly. Knowledge is power.

There are many programs and scholarships for non traditional students. For example, the AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program offer opportunities for eligible women. For more information visit: http://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 more information visit www.LivingLifeAbundantly.com

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