Are You Ever Too Old to Go Back to School?

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?

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.

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.

The world's oldest college graduate, Nola Ochs, graduated from Fort Hays State University in 2007. She was 95 years old when she graduated 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 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. Grow professionally.

2. Grow professionally.

3. Career advancement.

4. Career advancement.

5. Grow professionally.

6. Discover new career opportunities.

7. Meet new people.

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 more information visit www.LivingLifeAbundantly.com Get a totally unique version of this article from our article submission service