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day 16 of my #30daybloggingchallenge Thoughts on education


I think education is never a bad thing and in my opinion, you are never too old to start over.

I am 41 years old with a Bachelor in Arts in Mass Communication from The University of Tulsa. I graduated in December 2002 and have worked at home as a writer/researcher for the past twelve years.

I decided recently, it was time to go back after trying to get a job in Public Relations and being told I need additional training. I decided to take Advanced Composition to raise my g.p.a. before I began my official courses this spring semester. In a matter of weeks, I raised my g.p.a. from a 2.6 to a 3.0

My feeling is that an education is valuable at any age. I also feel that  education is never a waste. It broadens life experiences and teaches things about the world that someone might never have known before. It opens people up to those who are unlike themselves and widens the worldview.

My feeling is that if someone chooses to use their degree in a non-traditional position; that is not something to be discouraged, but celebrated. There were many trailblazers in history and we can always use more. Not everyone follows the same path, not do they desire to.

I am excited to officially begin my degree in the spring semester. I have a ways to go, since I have decided I may be pursuing the Digital Media certificate as well as an Associates. I will see what comes for me afterward. But I remain open to life's possibilities and a bright future.






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