Options for going back to school

Why should I go back to school as an adult?

Going back to school to earn your degree can help you achieve a number of personal and professional goals.

• Are you gunning for a pay raise?
• Looking to advance in your current field?
• Are you ready to move into a different field entirely?
• Did you start a degree years ago that you’d still like to finish?
• Or maybe you just want to increase your knowledge or feel that sense of pride and accomplishment?

In addition to these significant “end goals,” you may consider setting some smaller goals that you can reach along the way.

Here are a few examples of short-term goals:

• I will take 3 classes this semester.
• I will earn a 3.0 GPA or better.
• I will apply for 5 grants or scholarships this semester.
• I will visit the career center twice this semester.

These short-term goals can help you feel a sense of accomplishment as you work toward your primary end goal. You might choose to reward yourself for meeting those short-term goals – a short weekend getaway is great motivation and a way to recharge before a new semester.