How about all you adults? Have you considered going after that degree you never had a chance to pursue in years past? How about going for another degree, if you have already earned one? In the present economy, it will literally "pay" you to get ahead and improve your opportunities for career advancement or heading down an entirely different career path.
I am one of those who originally went to college the FIRST time, WAY back between 1976-1980, straight out of high school; I earned my BA degree in Psychology at Nyack College, Nyack, New York. Fast forward to a couple decades later - after raising and homeschooling my own 4 kids (all of whom are now in college themselves!) - I had the wonderful opportunity to return to college myself.
In 2007, I earned an AAS degree in Education, with a concentration in Speech-Language Pathology Assisting, with allowed me to become a speech therapist. In 2008, I finally earned my Master's of Education degree in Instructional Technology.
Yes, I really AM a lifelong learner, hence the title and purpose of this blog - to encourage other adults to do likewise - whether it's to pick up where you left off, earn your very first degree or additional degrees, or simply take courses in areas of interest.
I am presently enrolled in about a dozen distance learning courses, between Ashworth College and Penn Foster . Some of the attractive features of these two colleges are that you can work at your own pace, the prices are very reasonable ( you can make low monthly payments), and you can study anywhere and any time that is convenient for you - no classes to attend at set hours!
I basically arranged my own 'custom curriculum' to cover my current three main areas of interest: eBusiness, computers, and graphic design.
So how about YOU? Whether you want to check out the colleges I mentioned or do some research into other colleges which cater to adult learners - it's time! Check out these sites, which are just a couple of many offering a plethora of info about colleges and degree programs: Diploma Guide and Education Portal .
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