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Are You Ever Too Old to Go Back to School?

by: MTaylor
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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.

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.

In 2007, a 95 year old woman by the name of Nola Ochs, became the world's oldest college graduate. She earned a degree in General Studies from Fort Hays State University.

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. Make more money.

2. Make more money.

3. Avoid being passed up for promotions.

4. Career advancement.

5. Grow professionally.

6. Discover new career opportunities.

7. Expand your personal and professional network.

8. Achieve educational goals.

9. Achieve educational goals.

10. Demonstrate the importance of education to your children/grandchildren.

The more you know, the more you grow, education is key to living life abundantly.

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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About the Author

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