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Are You Ever Too Old to Go Back to School?

by: MTaylor
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Have you entertained thoughts of going back to school to get a degree or to complete a degree program you started previously, but dismissed the idea because you thought you were too old to go back 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.

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.

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 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.

Going back to school is a chance to:

1. Make more money.

2. Grow professionally.

3. Acquire new skills.

4. Acquire new skills.

5. Change Careers.

6. Change Careers.

7. Expand your personal and professional network.

8. Personal fulfillment.

9. Achieve educational goals.

10. Expand your personal and professional network.

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

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

About the Author

M. Taylor is a Living Life Abundantly Motivator. Doing the same things over and over expecting different results is insanity. Change Your Thinking to Change Your Life. Visit M. Taylor's blog at Living Life Abundantly

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