Going Back to School as an Adult? Here's How to Settle in More Easily
In this Giddy article about adult learners returning to the classroom, Dr. Casey Tallent is quoted sharing signs when students should connect with campus mental health services. Dr. Tallent notes that when you're just "feeling off," connecting with campus professionals or support from others is important.
The true cost of motherhood can be difficult to quantify. That's especially true when it comes to the sacrifices some mothers make regarding their educational or professional timeline when they become a parent. If you are going back to school after dropping out, you aren't alone.
Approximately 40 percent of students enrolled in higher education in the United States are adults over the age of 25, according to a 2021 report.
What college resources should adults returning to school utilize?
Plenty of college student resources are available to help anyone transition into the academic world as a working adult.