Many interests, and how it can mess you up as a nontraditional student. Also: aptitude tests online.

Do you have lots of interests? I think that is a good thing.

I know I do. I have things I want to do eventually, things I do every day, and things I want to learn how to do. Zeroing in on just one is problematic. It can take time away from being natural and spontaneous.

And something worse can happen: you can't decide, so you NEVER go back to school at all.

I will list a few interests of mine, and perhaps you will list yours as a comment. Or you can write about them on YOUR blog and share that blog address as a comment.

#1. Writing (this can translate to English, Teaching, more)

#2. Art (Can also lead to teaching or one KIND of art-making...)

#3. Hobbies - - collecting, crafts, Scouting, books, more.

If you are like me, it's hard to select just ONE thing to focus on. And I know that many nontraditional students feel that same way.

One thing to do to select something to do as a JOB is to take a quiz or test about it. Or sometimes people just KNOW what they want to do. OR you can talk to a school guidance counselor or advisor.

One rule of thumb can be that selecting a field where you can actually make a living can make your other interests possible.

Here are another posting to help you decide on what you like the most, or want to do the most.

What do you want to be when you grow up? Some aptitude tests online.

And here are some more Nontrad links:

The Nontrad site and blog 

Join Nontrads on Facebook 

Nontrads on Yahoo and

Nontrads on Twitter

Nontraditional students, what are YOU thankful for?

Being Thankful....  5 reasons to be... (and add yours!)

So, it's almost Thanksgiving. Nontraditional students can have extra reasons to be thankful, I think.

Some things they can be thankful about are:

1. Having supportive family, friends, fellow students, or teachers. Or all of these.

2. Being able to change your life with education. This applies whether or not you decide to do whatever it is you are studying about.

3. For the chance to say, "I did it."

4. For being in an environment of learning.

5. For the dreams that got you there, and keep you going.

Is it hard to be thankful this year? Or have you got this? 

List your reasons to be thankful, or not - this year. Thanks!

Betsyanne

Oh! and have a GREAT Thanksgiving too.

Some Nontrad links: The Nontrad site and blog
Join Nontrads on Facebook
Nontrads on Yahoo and
Nontrads on Twitter

Get Connected... at your school, or online, in class, with your teachers, more.

Here are some great reasons to get connected as a Nontraditional Student.

#1. It can help you get through school. Feeling connected helps people stay in school, and can make the whole process more fun too.

#2. You can help OTHERS get through too.

#3. You can influence policies in your school if you are involved in a school group.

#4. You won't feel as alone, and can talk out things.

Get connected at school.
You can get connected at your school or college. You can start your own Nontraditional Student group. OR check to see if your school already has a group you can join. Check the Nontraditional Student website and look under your state or country.

Get connected online.  
There are some great groups out there, on Facebook and other places too.
Here is one:
The Nontraditional Facebook page 

Get connected with fellow students in class.
Start a study group.
Talk to other students, meet for coffee or lunch.

Get connected with your teachers or professors.
Ask questions! Share your opinion (but not TOO much!)

Other helpful postings you may like are:
 
Get to know your college professors

Forming a Nontraditional Student group

Nontraditional Students - don't give up!

Think of some other good reasons to Get Connected? List them as a comment.

Betsyanne

Some Nontrad links: The Nontrad site and blog Join Nontrads on Facebook Nontrads on Yahoo Nontrads on Twitter