Associates, Bachelor’s, or both?

I’ve worked at a small, private college, an HBCU, and community colleges. For some time, there has always been a push for students to go to a four-year college and earn their Bachelor’s degrees. Even when people earned their Associate degrees or professional degrees, there wasn’t much talk about it in the news. But, times …

Take Your Time – It’s Not a Race

I remember my college experience as a traditional-aged student. I would go to class, head to an extracurricular activity, and go to a part-time job a few days a week. My days were long and tiring as I tried to manage a full class load, work, and clubs/organizations. However, my ability to mentally switch from …

Get Involved on Campus: Yes It’s For You Too.

There are many times when I am asked by a non-traditional student, “Is there really anything for me to get involved in on campus?”  My answer has always been a resounding, “YES!” It’s very normal for adult students to walk onto a college campus and feel like a minority, surrounded by 18-22 year olds and …

Creating a What-If Plan

I’ll never forget my 2004 Saturn Ion. It was my first new car. It took me on long trips, short trips, got me through snowstorms, and rainy days. It was the best car. However, it had one flaw. On really cold, winter mornings, I could not get my key to turn in the ignition. It …

4- year? Community College? MicroBachelor’s? Which to Choose?

*Disclaimer: This article provides general information regarding educational options. When I was in high school and looking at colleges, the advice that was given to my generation was to simply get the college degree and then get the job. Because the thought was on learning first and work later, students were not encouraged to acquire …

Am I ready to go back to school? Can I do this?

It’s not uncommon for a soon-to-be students to wonder if they are ready to enter the world of academia. In my time, I’ve met entrepreneurs, mortgage loan officers, directors, and others who questioned if they were really ready to get their college degree or second degree. The idea of being an adult student made them …

Go For It!

A few days ago, my family adopted a puppy. It’s been five years since we’ve had a dog, so we’ve had some adjusting to do. As we’ve worked to teach the puppy commands over the past few days, I’ve learned something very important from this new addition to the family. It’s interesting how we prep …