“Prelude to a Change”

Beatriz Ramos Diane Ivey

Raymond Davis Jamie Still

SLS 360699 Group Project

Adults Returning to College: Obstacles, Benefits and Goals

Recent High School Graduates vs. Returning Adults

Recent Graduates

Familiarity with Tech

Study Habits Still Fresh in Mind

Not So Many Family and Financial Obligations

Returning Adults

• Familiarity With Tech?

• So Long Since Last Used Study and Research Mindset

• Sole Provider or Split Income Providers for Family

Relearning How to Learn

New School: Using Online Resources

a: Search Engines (Google, Yahoo, Bing)

b: Ebsco, Jstor, etc. (Scholarly Resources)

c: Information Readily Available Through Websites (Fox News, CNN, Associated Press, Etc.)

Old School: Research and Library Use

a: Dewey Decimal System

b: Reading the Whole Work for Research

c: Newspapers, Print Articles, Micro-Film

FEAR AS A DETERRENT IN ADULTS RETURNING TO COLLEGE Not wanting to be around younger,

possibly immature students Fear of Failure

The Application Process

Online vs. In-Person Lack of Human Interaction

Online Materials: Ease of Use

Print Applications & Forms

Time Management SkillsFAMILY AND PERSONAL

Loss of Personal Time

Loss of Family time

Added Stress and Responsibility for Husband/Wife/Significant Other/etc. in the Household

Time Management Skills Continued

Work and school:

Splitting Responsibilities

Effectively Using Break Times

Loss of Hours at Job Because of Class time

A GROUP PIC OF ALL OF US…….just an idea

Reasons We ReturnedFinancial Security for Ourselves and Families

Self-Esteem

Setting a Positive Example for Our Children

SOCIALIZING AS A RESOURCE

Problem Solving Through Group Brainstorming

Using Your Peers as a Sounding Board (School, Personal, and Business)

Networking for Business and Personal Growth

Social Media as a Tool for Growth

Available Resources

Disabilities: Educational & Physical Veterans Women’s Minorities Academic Scholarships Vocational: Scholarships Available

Through Employers or Trade Associations

www.fscj.edu/mydegree/student-resources/

SITTING DOWN WITH ADVISERS Scheduling finding the time for appointments for financial aid &

advising vs. work & family

Misconceptions and Judgmental Perceptions dealing with advisors and staff attitude

Understanding and Overcoming Challenges: knowing your goals asking the right questions did the advisor seem interested in your success and

give you good guidance expectations of service and guidance

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It was one of the hardest things I have

ever done, but it was

so worth it.”--Tina Foxworth BS-Psychology

BS-History

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