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Essay on Adult Learner
Working a full-time job (sometimes two), raising a family, being involved with the community, volunteer activities, and school--this is what I typically hear adults trying to juggle as they continue to pursue their college degree. Due to the flexibility of courses being offered at a distance, many adults are finding it possible to return to the virtual classroom and fulfill their dream of finishing a bachelor's degree or moving on to a master's program.
As adults, many of us have learned to manage multiple priorities in our busy lives. Being able to fit a college degree program into an already hectic life is becoming more common than in the past. However, it is important to note that the flexibility of the courses offered at a distance does not mean that they are less rigorous and/or less time consuming. The flexibility of these programs affords you the opportunity to study at times that are most productive for you, to save time driving to a campus for class, and not to miss a class because of a change in your work schedule or because you must go out of town. All of these are very important features that allow you to fit a college program into your life.
It is equally as important for you to determine what types of changes you need to make in your busy life to accommodate your studies. Rarely have I heard an adult say, "I decided to go back to school because I have a lot of extra time on my hands." So, if the first paragraph describes your life, you need to determine what types of shifts in priorities these items will take as you re-enter college life. Some suggestions follow:
. DETERMINE THE TIME YOU HAVE TO STUDY. Look at your calendar for one week and block off all times that you are committed to something..........
