Going back to college as an adult: 2 years later.

Returning to college as an adult: Two years later.

When I first stepped into college at 28, I shared my feelings of inadequacy and how out of place I felt. Classes made me anxious, and I couldn’t shake the feeling of being older and less capable compared to my younger classmates. Overwhelmed with embarrassment, I deleted my post after a few hours, even though I received a lot of support from others.

Now, as I enter my final semester at community college, I’m proud to say I’ve maintained a 4.0 GPA and earned several academic scholarships along the way. I initially doubted I’d qualify for a transfer scholarship, thinking my age would hold me back, but I was accepted into all the programs I applied for—and one even awarded me a scholarship that covers 75% of my tuition!

I can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel. To all the older students out there: you can do this! There’s still plenty of potential within you. Keep putting in the effort, and everything will fall into place.

One Reply to “Going back to college as an adult: 2 years later.”

  1. Congratulations on your incredible achievements! It’s inspiring to see how far you’ve come since that initial post. Your journey is a beautiful reminder that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams and that hard work truly pays off. It’s great that you’ve turned your anxiety into motivation and excelled academically. Your success story will resonate with so many older students who are feeling out of place or discouraged. Thank you for sharing your experience—it’s a wonderful encouragement for others to keep pushing forward! Best of luck in your upcoming endeavors; you’ve earned it!

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