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What some schools have for nontraditional students - can you ask for them?

Talking points - what some schools offer nontraditional students - and what to look and ask for.

And yes, you CAN ask for these things. Your school may already have them, or they might be already thinking of providing these things. Your questions can only help. Plus, you can pick the best school for you, if you know what can be offered at each one. Here are some things schools are offering now:

#1. Special online pages to help Nontraditional students register, to find out how a nontraditional student is defined, and/or helping nontrads to learn what classes to take. Many colleges now have special pages and sections on their website especially to make it easier for nontraditional students to enroll. For example, Rutgers University's Nontraditional Student page (Elizabeth Kaiser David Degree program) explains that a special Dean will help nontrads, and talks about scholarship opportunities too. Make sure to search at your school's website to find what pages or programs are offered there.

#2. Special scholarships that are offered only to nontraditional, older, or commuter students. The U.S. News education pages have some links listed on their 2014 article here, including scholarships for Moms, an AAUW grant is available, also low-income scholarships.

You can find more scholarships at the Nontrad Scholarship pages One and Two also, including DAR scholarships and free scholarship search sites. My favorite sites here are Fastweb and the Dr. Torres Database, also known as the Fatomei site.

#3. Cutting edge nontraditional student benefits are starting to be available across the country. These benefits can include:
A. Special lockers for nontraditional students
B. Dedicated study areas or lounges, and Study Labs just for nontrads,
C. On-campus living apartments or special dorm rooms
D. Advisors who understand nontraditional student needs
E. Special classes at different times to help nontrads attend
F. Choices - both Online and in-person classes
G. Career Services
H. Nontraditional Student groups (such as O.W.L. groups or NTSO's just for students going back to school after a break.)
I. Special Awards (such as Pinnacle and Spire awards)
J. Membership in the National Nontraditional Student Society, ANTSHE
K. Veteran's Assistance

Some colleges offer Academic Amnesty now too, I found out. The University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh does. They say, "Academic amnesty is an opportunity to remove grades from previous semesters from your grade-point average and start fresh." This sounds great.

How can you find resources and where to go to school? Check the State and Country Pages at the Nontraditional Student website. (scroll down for the map and links). If no special programs or schools are listed, send this information in when you find out about it.

Ask schools you are interested in attending if they offer special programs for nontraditional students too. The more nontrads ask for these special services, the more they will be added. Because people want and need them!

-Betsyanne

And here are some more of my Nontrad links:

The Nontrad site and blog

Join Nontrads on Facebook

Nontrads on Yahoo, and

Nontrads on Twitter

Nontraditional students are students who are going back to school after a break. They are going back to better their lives and the lives of their families, and go after their dreams. It is never too late to go back to school. Go, Nontrads!

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

Just checking in - how are you doing, nontraditional students? A bit about that first job.

Once in awhile, I like to check in and write a quick blog posting here and try to give some pointers.

After all, I was once a nontraditional student (for teacher education, in English and Allied Arts).

I consider going back AGAIN sometimes. It was challenging, but worth it.

Nowadays, some students worry that there may not be a job for them when they get out of school. It's a valid worry. Some ask their advisors about it... and I would say that's a good idea. There are also some sites online that tell what kinds of jobs are in demand.

Of course, you should like what you are doing. I have heard that some graduates are so valuable they actually are recruited and don't even need to apply for a job. But those graduate areas are hard to find, at least they were for me.

My personal experience, at first, then later: I found that there WERE jobs out there, but not always the optimal ones.

Some advice I'd give new graduates: don't settle for the first job you get... IF you can help it. Do your homework first. Seriously.

Of course, if you need to start working at your chosen job right away, sometimes you DO need to take the first job that accepts you. And then just take your chances. BUT you might get more than one offer. And one might be way better than the other.

I found at my first job (as a "regular" graduate) that waiting a little while to check out positions could be worth it. This is hindsight, because I only realized that AFTER I was working at the other place. If you find out that one place is better, it's OK to let the other place know about it before you start working there. You CAN change your mind.

Ask around at the place you are thinking of working. Get an idea of what happened to the last person that had your job. Did they quit early? Why? Does the company or place you want to work at have a good reputation in the community? What is the boss like? Are they fair?

Yes, luck does have something to do with finding a great job, that is fulfilling and makes you actually WANT to be there. It can be kind of scary to ask people at the workplace what they think of it. It makes me nervous just thinking of doing that. But next time, if I do that again, that's EXACTLY what I plan to do.

Betsyanne

My last posting:
Tests, Quizzes, Pop Quizzes, Papers, Reports, Ack! OH - and Fall Break too.

And you may also like these postings:

Fall Break ideas - - what are YOUR plans?

10 Study Tips for Nontraditional Students

And here are the 5 most popular postings right now via Statcounter.

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

Tests, Quizzes, Pop Quizzes, Papers, Reports, Ack! OH - and Fall Break too.

Is your Fall Break near?

Right about now, I used to feel the major effects of knowing what I had to do, and worrying about not having done as much as I liked.

Studying for tests (and for quizzes, as the title says), took a lot of time for me. I did try to break my papers down and do a little at a time instead of trying to do it all in one day or a weekend (Thank goodness!) but the worry about what was due and what came next really never left my mind.

Back to Fall Break, as an education student (and nontrad!) I used to spend my Fall Break on things like reports. I remembered with longing my younger days in school when Fall Break was VACATION.

Do you do that too?

The minus side to doing that is that you don't really ever feel like you are taking a break. And you deserve to. In fact, taking a break is good for you. So if you DO go on vacation or don't work your tail off during your Fall Break, don't worry about it.

The plus side to working during your break is that you can knock out some work during this time and not be so stressed when you go back. And feel good about yourself for doing that.

I never found a Happy Medium (part rest, part work) when I was a nontraditional student.

Maybe you can!

Betsyanne

And you may also like these postings:

Fall Break ideas - - what are YOUR plans?

10 Study Tips for Nontraditional Students

And here are the 5 most popular postings right now via Statcounter.

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

My Club Picnic makes me think of Nontraditional Students - and the clubs THEY can join.

You, yes you, can join clubs, on campus or via your school.

This could be something you have overlooked. I have a club picnic today. It's for a local computer group. It made me think about groups I used to be in when I was in college. They were so fun. They had events, like picnics, that were enjoyable and made being in school a lot of fun. I was in a few of these groups.

The question: why be a joiner when you are in school? Because you get to meet people and have fun. They usually don't take a lot of time to be in, especially if you don't volunteer to be an officer. And you can take advantage of the neat and fun events they have. Meetings can also be a great reason to take a break from the books. And some groups have picnics, get-togethers, and even pizza at meetings.

New friends don't have to be your own age in order to be interesting, and you get out of the rut of just school, school, school and studying every second.

There are several other articles about joining clubs at your school. Most are about joining OR making a Nontraditional student group. But did you know that nowadays groups and clubs at your school welcome older students?

So you are older. It's not a big deal. You may feel at first that you should not even try to join a group or club.

You could be shy. You could feel that everyone else will be younger, and you won't fit in. But especially today, it's OK to be different - - in fact, some groups actually like to have a diverse membership. AND you might find out you are NOT the only one of your age in the club you like.

You can also check out each group first to see if you feel comfortable in each one. You won't be the only one doing this, I am sure.

Here are some ideas about different kinds of groups you may have at your school:

Hiking/Nature Clubs
Science, Math Clubs
*Nontraditional Student Groups (you can also make your own group)
Political groups
Sororities or Fraternities (not all welcome older students, but some do - just ask!)
Service Groups
Photography Clubs
Poetry groups, English groups
Mascot groups
Astronomy clubs
Theater groups
Travel groups

Think of more? List them as a comment.

Schools of all types offer lots of fun activities, clubs, and groups. It's a great way to make your school experience a LOT more fun.

There are also groups just for your major or subject area. You can find out about jobs that are around for what you are interested in.

What can you lose?

If you find a group you like, another great benefit is making new friends there, which can be the best benefit of all.

Good luck finding a fun group!

And here are more articles you may like:

Make your own Nontraditional Student Group

Is your school "Non-Trad friendly?"

Ivy League Schools are beckoning to nontraditional students

Betsyanne

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

The Beginning of Fall Semester, Air Conditioning, more. School today, now and then.

School is Starting! Here in Bowling Green, Kentucky...

There have been news stories about people moving into their dorms and going through what is called Master Plan at WKU lately.

(Just saw this! It's a M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan just for Commuters! Check it out, Nontrads.)

It was a blast from the past to remember just how HOT it used to be when moving into a dorm room. Students moving in to WKU were hot, hot, hot!

Back when I was first in school, (in the 1970's) some dorm rooms did NOT have air conditioning. But now all of them do. And it makes a huge difference.

There is still the moving in, the lugging of "things", and getting to know roommates, or NOT. (Today college students can choose single rooms.)

Yes, seeing the new Freshman students (and older students) move into dorm rooms on TV lately brings back memories.

Nontrads on Campus
Some nontraditional students, older than first-time students straight out of high school, are also moving back into dorms. Many are much in their late 20's, 30's, or older. Some are taking advantage of new apartments near campus just for students with children.

What a great improvement to have apartments for families and single families. We had Married Student Housing back in the day, and I'm sure some students get apartments like this still.

But sometimes dorms are the cheapest option for single students.

Are there some nontrads moving in to a new place this week? Or perhaps you are commuting.

Whatever your situation, I wish you the very best in luck this semester!

And here are some other postings you may like:

Your college backpack: what is in it?

What to bring your first day of class

My favorite study skills site

Get to know your professors (or any kind of teacher)

-Betsyanne

Some more Nontrad links:

The Nontrad site and blog

Join Nontrads on Facebook

Nontrads on Yahoo

Nontrads on Twitter

#6 in a series: You may want to transfer schools.... some things to think about.

This posting is an Expanded continuation of a posting called: More Tips for Nontraditional Students: 10 situations, plus possible solutions.

#6. You may want to transfer schools.

#6. You may want to transfer schools.

No problem - - but make sure that the new school accepts credits from your other school. AND make sure you can get in the following semester. Check and see if you are in-state too. - See more at: http://non-traditional-students.blogspot.com/2014/05/more-tips-for-nontraditional-students.html#.U7W_bKjGJow

No problem - - you may have a GREAT reason to switch schools. But make sure that the new school accepts credits from your other school.

Some For Profit schools will tell you that YES, your credits will transfer, but they don't. Check your new school too. You may decide to go to another school in the future too.

AND make sure you can get in the following semester. Find out the deadlines for applying.

So... is your present school an accredited school? Will your credits transfer? Find out by asking the school you want to transfer to.

Check and see if you are in-state too. It can make a huge difference.

Here are some other postings that might help you.

The Nightline Investigation: Are For-Profit Schools telling students the truth? (video)

Going for it (about making a change...)

and...

Thinking about graduate school? 5 questions to ask.

Here are the "Expanded answers to the Advice Posting so far:

#1: Were your grades great, or would you like a redo of them, nontraditional students?

#2: Not enough credits to graduate, CLEP, addition, accreditation, transfers, more.

#3. Are you taking the courses you want to take? Or is it time to change course?

#4. You don't know if you want to continue, for any reason. Can you continue on?

#5. Are your student loans adding up too fast?

Here is the original posting again you might like to check out: More Tips for Nontraditional Students: 10 situations, plus possible solutions.

My next posting will talk about #7: School has become boring, not fun at all.

Again, good luck this summer, whether you are in school, on vacation, at a job, or whatever you are choosing to do.

#5. You have Student Loans that seem to be adding up too fast. - See more at: http://non-traditional-students.blogspot.com/2014/05/more-tips-for-nontraditional-students.html#.U59gn6jGJox

Betsyanne

Some Nontrad links: The Nontrad site and blog

Join Nontrads on Facebook, Nontrads on Yahoo, and Nontrads on Twitter

Are you taking the courses you want to take, nontraditional student? Maybe it's time to consider changing course...

This posting is an Expanded continuation of a posting called: More Tips for Nontraditional Students: 10 situations, plus possible solutions.

We talk about #3 today.

#3. You are NOT interested in the same things you used to be.
Does this strike a chord with you? Are you starting to question the classes you have chosen, or maybe your course of study or major? Here is the sort version of some advice: Consider changing your direction - - you major - - or your plan.

OK we all know that is easier said than done. You may have really invested in your major or plan so far. It's not easy to change! You can (of course) talk to your advisor about your Plan B, which may include a new direction. Maybe going into another field will be easier for you. Maybe it will interest you more, which will make the studying and grades easier too.

There are some sites online that can help you decide which direction to go.

Here are the "Expanded answers to the Advice Posting so far:

#1: Were your grades great, or would you like a redo of them, nontraditional students?

#2: Not enough credits to graduate, CLEP, addition, accreditation, transfers, more.

#3. Are you taking the courses you want to take? Or is it time to change course?

#4. You don't know if you want to continue, for any reason. Can you continue on?

#5. Are your student loans adding up too fast?
And here are some more resources to help you decide whether it would be best to make a change, OR not.

Question time: are you doing what you want to do?

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

and Are you trying to decide what to take? (This posting has my favorite Pro vs. Con sheet decision method, explained.)

Good luck in your decision-making, nontrads.
Here is the original posting again you might like to check out: More Tips for Nontraditional Students: 10 situations, plus possible solutions.

My next posting will talk about #4. You don't know if you want to continue, for any reasons. You feel burnt out. Get advice about this one soon.

Betsyanne

Some Nontrad links: The Nontrad site and blog

Join Nontrads on Facebook, Nontrads on Yahoo, and Nontrads on Twitter

More Tips, #2: not enough credits to graduate. CLEP, addition, accreditation, transfers, more.

This posting is a continuation of a posting called: More Tips for Nontraditional Students: 10 situations, plus possible solutions.

We explore #2 in more detail today.

#2. You don't have the credits to graduate...
The short version of my answer was: This has happened to more people than just you... consider a summer class or classes to finish with school faster.

There is a lot to consider about school credits. Some people naturally assume that credits will transfer easily from one school to another. Not so. If you are a transfer student, check this out twice before you go to the first school. Sometimes if you are not in the right school, your credits won't transfer to the next school you want to go to. Find out from your second school what types of credits they accept.

If you have less credits than you think you deserve, find out why the school records don't match yours.

I personally had 4 credits I had from testing NOT show up, just when I was ready to graduate. They were CLEP test credits. I was told they didn't count (which later turned out NOT to be true). I had to go to Summer Session to re-take the classes I didn't really have to take in the first place. Learn from this! Check with somebody else if something you are told does not sound right to you. Don't just go on what one person says.

Also, sometimes a class is ONLY offered in the Spring or Fall semester. You can try to work it out to take the classes you need in order and save time.

And, if worse comes to worse, even if you added things up a bit wrong, or get a "credit surprise" like I did, taking one class or more that you need is OK... the time will go by fast, and you will have what you want eventually.

My final advice: Being organized can also help you keep track of your credits pretty well, but regularly checking in with your advisor can also help a lot too.

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Have you gone through a situation like this? How did you handle it?

Leave a comment below.

This Grades Tip posting is just one subject I will be exploring on the blog later on.

Here is the original posting you might like to check out: More Tips for Nontraditional Students: 10 situations, plus possible solutions.

And here are a couple of other postings that might help you now, and in the future.

Some Study and Final Project Tips

What Successful Nontraditional Students need to have, and

Woman graduates college after 40 Semesters (wow...)

Betsyanne

#1. Your grades are NOT what you want. You can always take the class over, maybe extend the time (take an Incomplete), or move on to another class you can do better in. - See more at: http://non-traditional-students.blogspot.com/2014/05/more-tips-for-nontraditional-students.html#.U5N3iS_GJow

Some Nontrad links: The Nontrad site and blog

Join Nontrads on Facebook, Nontrads on Yahoo, and Nontrads on Twitter - See more at: http://non-traditional-students.blogspot.com/2014_06_01_archive.html#.U5ZHbC_GJow

Here is #1: Were your grades great, or would you like a redo of them, nontraditional students?

Look for my next posting about #3: You are NOT interested in the same things you used to be.

Here is the original posting you might like to check out: More Tips for Nontraditional Students: 10 situations, plus possible solutions.

And here are a couple of other postings that might help you now, and in the future.

CLEP out of classes! Save money and time.

Is your school accredited? You can look it up, plus links to videos.

More about accreditation - - and credits transferring: Learn about Diploma Mills. <video: It's a Dog's Life: Pug Dog earns Online MBA...>

Betsyanne

And here are all the expanded answers so far:

#1: Were your grades great, or would you like a redo of them, nontraditional students?

#2: Not enough credits to graduate, CLEP, addition, accreditation, transfers, more.

#3. Are you taking the courses you want to take? Or is it time to change course?

#4. You don't know if you want to continue, for any reason. Can you continue on?

#5. Are your student loans adding up too fast?
Some Nontrad links: The Nontrad site and blog

Join Nontrads on Facebook, Nontrads on Yahoo, and Nontrads on Twitter

Summer Positive Possibilities for Nontraditional Students

Summertime is full of possibilities for nontrads.

They can get a summer part-time or full-time job (or just concentrate on their regular job for awhile), they can get a summer internship, work at a camp or other summer type job, continue going to school in a summer term, and much more.

What are YOU choosing to do this summer?

Some colleges allow nontraditional students to stay in dorms in the summer if they are still in school. Others have them move into another nearby dorm for the summer session. Other nontraditional students don't have to worry about this, because they are living at home.

If you have not graduated, now can also be the time to sign up for classes and make sure you have everything lined up for next Fall too. Are you on the right track? Now's the time to talk to your school Advisor and dot those i's...

Adding: here are some Positive Possibilities for you for this summer.

1. You can plan your next Semester at school, keeping OR changing your focus and even your major or area of study.

2. You can take some time off for a vacation or just some time for yourself.

3. You can get a summer job to make things easier for you down the road.

4. You can enroll in a summer class - or even take more!

Can you think of more possibilities for a Super Summer?

I'd love to hear about your nontraditional student journey. You can read about other nontraditional students here at the site on the right side too.

Have a GREAT graduation and a TERRIFIC summer full of fun, whatever you choose.

And here are some more postings from this blog you might like too:

LINK: To Summer School or NOT to Summer School... that is the question.

LINK: Celebrate! It's the end of Spring Semester... <10 Summer Ideas for Nontrads>

LINK: May 1st is the time you need to know where you are going for college (next year?)

Betsyanne

And here are some more Nontrad links: The Nontrad site and blog Join Nontrads on Facebook Nontrads on Yahoo Nontrads on Twitter

Graduation.... and getting ready. Congratulations, all new grads!

Congratulations to all nontraditional students graduating this semester.

If you are looking for an internship or summer job, here is a neat place to find one. It's the Dr. Torres database (Fatomei) site. Scroll down past the ads to see his great links.

Another good resource is the Planning and Preparing for College (C. Herd) site here: http://ctherd.blogspot.com/ (scroll down and look to the right for great links).

I hope everyone finds a GREAT job who wants one, and graduate students find that perfect college or program for them.

Remember: YOU are number one. And you deserve to be very proud of yourself.

It's time to celebrate!

Betsyanne

And check out my Scholarship pages too: Page One and Page Two at the Nontraditional Student website. Thanks!

Spring Break, Reports, and Dealing with Burnout

Are you dealing with Burnout?

Yes, it's Spring Break time, but it can also be burnout time in a big way.

Suddenly everything you were assigned at the beginning of the semester seems to blend together. You may not be getting much sleep either. It seems like there are more projects than there is time to get them done.

And you still want to take a break.

Pushing through at this time, whether it's during or after Spring Break, can really be a challenge.

I wanted to say, I can relate. It seemed to me when I went back to school that certain courses had the MOST homework of all, even maybe 4 times as much for a class that had just as much importance.

Art Studios had the absolute most time attached to them. Projects could not go on the back burner. And teaching portfolios - well, don't get me started.

Kudos to you, nontraditional students, for hanging in there and not quitting. If you can get some R & R, maybe not go overboard with it, but stay healthy enough to get that work done for school, you will be doing well. Try to schedule your work, and the very best of luck to you.

You CAN do it!!

Betsyanne

Some Nontrad links: The Nontrad site and blog

Join Nontrads on Facebook

Nontrads on Yahoo

Nontrads on Twitter

And here is the latest from my Find Scholarships and Grants Blog: Glorious Weather? Mowing, and Spring Break.

Nontrads, get connected! Plus a link to wacky scholarships.

There are many ways to do this.

If you are attending school after a break, sometimes it is nice to connect with other nontraditional students.

Friends - from Tony Alter on Flickr.

Does your school have a nontraditional student group? Some do. If you are not sure, check with Student Affairs. You can even start your own group if you want to.

And here is a posting from my Find Scholarships and Grants blog you may like too:
Unusual, Odd, Wacky, and Unknown Scholarship postings for 2014

Click here to read more »

10 Success Tips for Nontraditional Students in College, Tech School, or GED classes

Going back to school after a break? Try these suggestions.

#1. Talk to a school rep - somebody that can help you reach your goals, and take the classes you need. This could be a School Advisor, or it could be an online Teacher. Try the Advisor first. Then go back at least once a year to make sure you are on track.

#2. Keep a notebook and calendar, and check it daily. Write down all of your assignments, and also spread out large things like reports or papers.

Click here to read more »

An Artist - - and a Nontraditional Student

The Older Artist

I was back on campus at WKU taking teaching classes, when I met an older lady with white hair in the Student Lounge in the Art Department. If I had to guess her age, I would say she was in her 70's.

Of course, I had to ask her what she was taking there, and why she decided to be a nontraditional student.

Click here to read more »

A preview of the Nontraditional Student News, plus some good links

The last Nontrad News issue is coming up this Spring. All I have to do is make it. :-)

I was waiting for an even 700 readers, but 689 is still OK, so I'll go ahead and update for 2014.

Click here to read more »

Hot College Degrees for 2013. Here's to Nontrads, and hoping this semester went well.

Good job, nontraditional students. It's been a long haul for some of you.

And in this economy, it's been hard to decide to go back to school sometimes.

Are you taking classes that will get you a better job? Or are you finally learning about something you wish you'd known about long ago, and never went to explore it before now?

There are many reasons students go back to school after a break. It's good to know that you are NOT the only one out there. Some schools do a great job in supporting their older students, some don't. But more and more are doing a better and better job, which I'm glad to hear.

Here is an article you may like.

Hot College Degrees for 2013 via Yahoo.

I like Yahoo articles, they are well researched and well written. Some degrees mentioned in this article that are HOT are Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, and Forensics and Criminal Science.

So this whole list would be worth looking at.

And I hope this semester went well. Here's to the promise and excitement of NEXT semester!!

Betsyanne
Former Nontraditional Student in Education (English and Allied Arts, WKU).
BA, English, and a minor in Art.

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

A new issue of the Nontrad News will go out this Spring or sooner. Sign up here:

Planning for a winter course? I didn't. Express your opinion.

A Poll, an Ice Storm, and Winter Term

I wrote a popular posting here once, Winter Term, Love it or hate it? about attending school during the (rather short) period between Fall and Spring terms.

I have winter on the brain today - - in Kentucky we are expecting a possible ice storm. Of course, WKU is probably closed. Hopefully anyway.

Getting back to Winter Term, although I never attended college for Winter Term, I did go to Summer Term once. Everything was jammed into a much smaller timeframe, and Kentucky was extra hot that summer, so I remember mostly sweating and studying with not a lot of break time in-between.

BUT I needed to take those classes, get the two classes I took over with and then graduate.

If you love or hate Winter Term, or don't care, let me know via this poll.You can add your opinion to others!

Betsyanne
Former Nontraditional Student - Education (English and Allied Arts - English, Theater Production, Speech and Debate)
Former BA, English, and a minor in Art too.

And hey, get connected!

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What some schools have for nontraditional students - can you ask for them?

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

Just checking in - how are you doing, nontraditional students? A bit about that first job.

Tests, Quizzes, Pop Quizzes, Papers, Reports, Ack! OH - and Fall Break too.

Top 5 Most Popular Postings right now via StatCounter.

My Club Picnic makes me think of Nontraditional Students - and the clubs THEY can join.

The Beginning of Fall Semester, Air Conditioning, more. School today, now and then.

#6 in a series: You may want to transfer schools.... some things to think about.

Are you taking the courses you want to take, nontraditional student? Maybe it's time to consider changing course...

More Tips, #2: not enough credits to graduate. CLEP, addition, accreditation, transfers, more.

Summer Positive Possibilities for Nontraditional Students

Graduation.... and getting ready. Congratulations, all new grads!

Spring Break, Reports, and Dealing with Burnout

Nontrads, get connected! Plus a link to wacky scholarships.

10 Success Tips for Nontraditional Students in College, Tech School, or GED classes

An Artist - - and a Nontraditional Student

A preview of the Nontraditional Student News, plus some good links

Top 5 postings of 2013 for Nontraditional Students, plus vote on two polls - thanks!

Hot College Degrees for 2013. Here's to Nontrads, and hoping this semester went well.

Planning for a winter course? I didn't. Express your opinion.