The end result of going back to college as an adult learner is, hopefully, having a different or better job at the end of it.
Keep that in mind while you’re in college, and you’ll be able to develop a game plan for when you graduate.
Sharitta Gross, program coordinator for the Office of Cooperative Education & Career Services at the Rochester Institute of Technology, suggests that adults keep working through college.
“Keep your hand on the pulse of the economy,” Gross says. “It is not always ideal to maintain a job while in college, but one of the biggest challenges that new graduates face is having a lack of experience.
While you can certainly leverage your book knowledge via the coursework you’ve completed, employers are attracted to candidates who show a likelihood of a short learning curve.
If a full-time job is not doable and you only have a few hours to spare, try volunteering at a company or organization that you deem to be a prospective, future employer.”
Today’s adult learners are better able than ever to maintain a job while attending school. There are so many opportunities for college programs that cater to working adult learners. You can choose an online program, an accelerated degree completion program, or enroll as a full-time student.
Your choice is up to you! How will you pursue your degree?
