Finishing The Job
After more than 25 years, I returned to college for my bachelor’s degree
8/17/09
When two of my three children started college (one daughter in law school and the other daughter majoring in mechanical engineering), I was inspired to go back to school and finish my bachelor’s degree .
I had put my education on hold for more than 25 years as I put my family first.
My life has changed spiritually and with unending opportunities because of Palm Beach Atlantic University. This school in particular has spiraled me spiritually down a freeway with direction and meaning, where before I wobbled from path to path .
Through three hurricanes and a divorce after a 27-year marriage, the online classes kept me focused. My faith strengthened with each new teacher, and my online cohort inspired me. Because I still have one young son at home, the online classes gave me the flexibility of being with him while I obtained my long-desired bachelor’s degree. Now I am on a roll to continue school and earn my MBA.
There is a purpose for all of us in our lives, and sometimes the spark needs to be ignited. As it says in the Bible (Matthew 5:16), “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”
Returning to school is the greatest way to jumpstart your life.
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Inspiring and motivational. I, too, would not go bck to school until my “family-first” obligations were managed. I just enrolled part-time at our community to gather and use all earned credits to date. Thank you for your story and scripture. Good luck with the MBA. That is a very different world. God Bless.
Gina