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?
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.
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.
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. Make more money.
2. Earn more money.
3. Avoid being passed up for promotions.
4. Learn new skills.
5. Come upon new career opportunities.
6. Change Careers.
7. Meet new people.
8. Personal fulfillment.
9. Accomplish educational goals.
10. Demonstrate the importance of education to your 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
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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