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Here's how to overcome the obstacles faced by adults returning to school

Here’s how to overcome the obstacles faced by adults returning to school

Since the start of the pandemic, many universities  are reporting record amounts of applications for admission from adults returning to school on a part-time or full-time basis while continuing to assume various responsibilities such as work, family and other obligations of adult life . Both college applicants and post-secondary institution officials cite the ability to take distance learning courses […] … learn more→

Mature students in universities face 3 kinds of barriers — here’s how to address them

Mature students in universities face 3 kinds of barriers — here’s how to address them

Since the onset of the pandemic, many colleges and universities have reported record numbers of applications from mature students — adults who return to school on a part- or full-time basis while maintaining responsibilities like employment, family and other adult life responsibilities. Both students and post-secondary leaders cite the chance to attend school remotely or to rethink one’s career in […] … learn more→