Never Too Late To Go Back To School

Do you ever find yourself staring at someone in class trying to guess how old they are?

If you’re in your mid-twenties like I am, you might feel as if you are the oldest person in the classroom. But if you actually take a look around you may find someone that looks like they’re in their forties (no offense).

Sitting in a classroom this summer with 16-year-old dual enrollment students was eerie at my age.

Honestly, it made me feel like my educational time frame has expired.

Many students fall into one of two categories: late teens and starting their secondary education or in the second half of the age range and coming back to finish what they started.

As for the in-betweeners, like myself, we’re trying to do the same –except it seems a bit difficult since the process leaves you feeling like you were supposed to have accomplished more sooner or even have graduated already.

Life, however, swoops in and takes over with a series of unfortunate and fortunate events.

Everything happens very quickly and you question your entire educational experience and ask yourself “What does it all mean?”

People begin to ask “innocent” questions like, “What school do you attend?” and “Have you graduated?” and you try to respond but a series of troubling events come back to mind with a vengeance. Events like losing your job or getting hit by a car will sidetrack you.

What are you supposed to say? Somehow, without telling your whole life story, you’ll have to regroup your thoughts and regurgitate an acceptable answer.

On another note, I’ve always been one to do things at my own pace, but perhaps college shouldn’t have been one of those things.

Some would think it’s a bit too late to live the college experience. Is it?

According to College Transfer, continuing higher education and going back to college enhances your pay grade and your chances of being hired for a position.  

Remember that we all face challenges and even though our pride and self-worth may be in a fragile state, the Bible says it best: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”