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e it anywhere other than homeschooling. However, having now completed the degree, there have been so many new doors opened up.</p><p id="7303">My degree is in educational leadership, and while before I had the training to be an elementary teacher, I now have the training to do much more.</p><p id="08a7">I can now develop and design curriculum, teach online, and write education policy. I am still not giving up my full-time gig as a homeschooling mom, but my degree has given me several options.</p><p id="4a4c">I have been offered jobs in leadership roles for the upcoming school year, but for now, I have chosen to work as a substitute teacher to have a flexible schedule.</p><h1 id="6f93">Increases self-worth</h1><p id="86e8">I used to think I could learn everything that I wanted from the library, and while it is true, I learned a lot, there is no level of learning like pursuing an advanced degree.</p><p id="483e">I might have read an article or even a book on alternative education before, but I didn’t design a school and create a budget for it as I did in my graduate classes.</p><p id="3906">On another note, as a mom, I worked very hard, but there was little to show for it. Yes, my children were clean, fed, and loved, but my reward for cleaning the kitchen was another messy kitchen.</p><p id="3a42">With my education, I was able to work extremely hard and see a payoff. I made straight A’s all through school and graduated with high distinction. That did wonders for my belief in myself and what I was capable of in life.</p><p id="9451">Because of my high grades,

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I was accepted to other programs, and I am currently getting a second master’s and Ph.D. in history.</p><h1 id="ad91">Confidence in the work world</h1><p id="280d">I saw both of my parents go back to college as an adult. My dad went on to get a degree in both math and engineering. He was able to quit the dead-end job he had for stability and accept a new job with his double major in hand.</p><p id="76a3">His earning went way up as well as his job satisfaction. He went from a draftsman to being part of a design firm. He was in his mid-forties at the time. It was inspiring to see him start on the new journey with the confidence his college degree gave him.</p><h1 id="3ddf">Final Thoughts</h1><p id="d171">College is expensive, but it’s worth it. <a href="https://blog.usejournal.com/my-daughter-got-27-college-credits-in-one-month-for-free-7017c522b973?source=friends_link&sk=9c2ef543aa250a00efaa23e381d31d0d">There are many alternative routes to make it extremely affordable.</a></p><p id="0cd8">With online learning, you have the flexibility of attending classes and doing the work on your own time — the key to being successful as an adult in college. I mark assignments off with a highlighter as I do them, and this keeps me organized.</p><p id="83ec">It’s never too late to go back to school. Life is not over until you cease to be here.</p><p id="b918">While you are alive, there are new and exciting adventures to be had. Going back to college could be the path of opening up a brighter and more vibrant tomorrow. I know it certainly has for me.</p></article></body>

Should You Go Back to College as an Adult?

The answer is yes!

I returned to get my master’s degree after fourteen years at home. I was busy raising and homeschooling my large family, but the desire was always there to return.

I found a million reasons not to go back. Those reasons included not wanting to spend money on myself, not thinking I would use the degree, not being sure of what I wanted to do, and not knowing if I could balance being a mom and a student.

Those are all valid reasons, but I am so grateful that I took the leap anyway. This is why I think you should too.

It opens up new career opportunities

I got my first degree in education when I was in my early twenties. I have wanted to and have studied a million things since then, but my husband convinced me that I should pick one area to become an expert. So, because of this, I decided to get my master’s in education.

As a homeschooling mom, I was not sure if I would use it anywhere other than homeschooling. However, having now completed the degree, there have been so many new doors opened up.

My degree is in educational leadership, and while before I had the training to be an elementary teacher, I now have the training to do much more.

I can now develop and design curriculum, teach online, and write education policy. I am still not giving up my full-time gig as a homeschooling mom, but my degree has given me several options.

I have been offered jobs in leadership roles for the upcoming school year, but for now, I have chosen to work as a substitute teacher to have a flexible schedule.

Increases self-worth

I used to think I could learn everything that I wanted from the library, and while it is true, I learned a lot, there is no level of learning like pursuing an advanced degree.

I might have read an article or even a book on alternative education before, but I didn’t design a school and create a budget for it as I did in my graduate classes.

On another note, as a mom, I worked very hard, but there was little to show for it. Yes, my children were clean, fed, and loved, but my reward for cleaning the kitchen was another messy kitchen.

With my education, I was able to work extremely hard and see a payoff. I made straight A’s all through school and graduated with high distinction. That did wonders for my belief in myself and what I was capable of in life.

Because of my high grades, I was accepted to other programs, and I am currently getting a second master’s and Ph.D. in history.

Confidence in the work world

I saw both of my parents go back to college as an adult. My dad went on to get a degree in both math and engineering. He was able to quit the dead-end job he had for stability and accept a new job with his double major in hand.

His earning went way up as well as his job satisfaction. He went from a draftsman to being part of a design firm. He was in his mid-forties at the time. It was inspiring to see him start on the new journey with the confidence his college degree gave him.

Final Thoughts

College is expensive, but it’s worth it. There are many alternative routes to make it extremely affordable.

With online learning, you have the flexibility of attending classes and doing the work on your own time — the key to being successful as an adult in college. I mark assignments off with a highlighter as I do them, and this keeps me organized.

It’s never too late to go back to school. Life is not over until you cease to be here.

While you are alive, there are new and exciting adventures to be had. Going back to college could be the path of opening up a brighter and more vibrant tomorrow. I know it certainly has for me.