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    The studies show that some adults procrastinate going back to school due to fear. When you get to a certain age you feel that your just to old. Having full-time jobs‚ and families we feel we are not ready for this challenge. The returning students feel overwhelmed because they have to juggle their normal routine which includes working‚ taking care of children and spouse and their home. (Rawlins‚79) I can truly understand this article. I did not want to go to campus because I feel like I would be

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    Going back to school I would have to say that going back to school was a hard and challenging decision‚ but so far it has been a good decision on so many levels. When I was about 14 I had to drop out of school. But going back to has been great‚ not only by furthering my education‚ but because I have gained so much pride and confidence. It has been a long rode but I finally made it and now working toward my success. Dropping out of school was something I never imagined. At the age of 14‚ two years

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    and Going Back To School I am in my mid-thirties and going back to school. I would have to say that my children are the primary reason behind this decision. I am their role model and teacher and I intend to be the best one possible. I want to show my children the endless possibilities of hard honest work. I want to send them to college and live comfortably. Throughout my personal experience‚ I have learned that anything is possible even while I am balancing a family‚ multi jobs and school. Once

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    Good evening‚ Going back to school for me was a no brainer decision for me. I’m active in the National Guard and the military loves college credits. It will help me get promoted to the next rank quicker and it will also open up doors for me to attend other military training. Not only will going back to school help me with my current career‚ but upon completion of my program‚ I will have options to explore other fields of professions. Organizational leadership skills can take me a long way with departments

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    that time again Huskies! We are back in school. Most would agree that they dislike school starting up again but there are some perks of going back to school as well as ideas of making this specific school year a great year! First‚ make sure you are prepared mentally and physically for what this school year throws at you. It is the key to bring the proper materials to class every day. Make sure to stay on top of your classwork‚ especially at the beginning of the year because the worst thing a student

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    Going Back to School my life’s destiny ENG 121 English Composition I April 16‚ 2011 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Destiny‚ Life and Legacy these three words have so much power behind them than one could imagine. These three words have been made up the web of my life. Destiny is something that is to happen or has happened to particular person or thing‚ it’s the predetermined‚ usually inevitable or irresistible

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    is that it’s okay if I wait to go back to school. That I should consider other options for a major and take time off from college until I was sure of major I would be happy with and is easily obtainable. I have self-doubt in myself of being able to pursue the major and career path I would like to. Thoughts of trying a new‚ easier‚ less demanding major that is more easily obtainable are all reasons I’ve accepted from myself to excuse taking time off from school.                           However

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    Imagine someone being 17 years old with a few months left until high school graduation and on their own with the future to think about; that person was me. I decided that I was going to wait a couple of years before I went back to school and I really wish that I wouldn’t have. If I wouldn’t have waited‚ I would already be done with my degree and making good money. Students should attend college immediately after high school to better their education‚ achieve independence‚ and earn higher wages.

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    Going Back To College‚ Is It Worth The Risks? Is it necessary to get a college degree in today’s society? Millions of adults ask their self the same question day after day. Returning to college in today’s busy world creates many challenges for adult students‚ however the value of a brighter future makes it all worth the while. With today’s changing workforce many adults are researching the advantages and disadvantages of going back to college. The good news is that there

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    that after high school you can just go and be free from school for a while. When you’re finished with high school sometimes it can be overwhelming to think of going back to school again. When some students finish high school some are not ready to leave home‚ some want an income before acquiring debt‚ and some would like a job that is a trade that requires no college. Being attached to something and to just get up and leave it is a hard thing to do. Every spring students graduate high school uncertain

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