Returning_to_School

Returning To School Matthew J. Hull ENG 121 English Composition Cicely Denean-Cobb October 13th, 2010 Outline What issues do I face before or after returning to school' Not being in school for how long. Overcoming situations options on changing life 2. What benefits do I get from returning to school' Meeting new people to gain knowledge of a new career To challenge what I can out of life 3. What changes do I experience while returning to school' New Career New Life Better Family and Outcome in Life What obstacles do I face myself with returning to school' Fear scheduling time What strategies can I use to accomplish school' Scheduling List Returning To School I have been challenged in many ways since I came back to school. However, I wanted and needed a new beginning. I have been thinking about making a change in my life, a change of pace so to speak. After years of being out of High School, I have finally decided to go to college. Once I returned to school I had several benefits and many obstacles for me to overcome. I definitely believe that one major issue of returning to school, is that I have not been to school for sometime. We all know that “if you don't use it, you lose it!” Then there is the online design, which we all must overcome. If I was having a difficult time with this class, I truly do not know what lies ahead. I do believe that with devotion to these classes and life, I will get through them; with excellent grades. It is the ambition inside of me that will get me through when returning to school. The positives of going back to school later in life are endless, “education is not preparation for life, education is life itself.” (John Dewey). As a student again, my age works to the advantage and is irrelevant in my connections and relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds. Being in school brings an opportunity to make a shift from the ordinary, or from what is expected, to finding a new career for myself, rather than having a path laid before me, there is a sense of freedom to choose my own journey. The challenge is to dedicate a large investment of time to expand my knowledge and skills without being monetarily rewarded, leading to an amazing sense of accomplishment and gratitude when finished. Before I was able to determine a new career path and to find the right school. I needed to take a personal assessment to help me clarify my interests and my goals. Why do I want to go back to school' Is my goal to change careers, grow professionally, or finish a degree program' By focusing on my motivation, I was able to define my educational goals. Doing this made me think of ways to start a new life, raise and support a strong and healthy family, and be able to enjoy the benefits of my new career.