Returning to college after a long hiatus from the classroom can be very intimidating, scary, and frustrating. But as an older college student you actually have an advantage. There are many success tips that will help you to use your advantage to gain you the respect of your instructors and classmates, as well as keep an above standard grade point average and pad your resume.
One of the greatest success tips for older college students is to use your age to your advantage. Draw on your life experiences, work experiences, and relationships to come up with unique, creative answers to questions. Promote further discussion about a topic in the classroom or a study group by giving your input based on years of experience. This will not only earn you respect, but high grades for participation and creativity.
You can also apply these success tips outside of the classroom. There are many opportunities for college students to take advantage of such as internships, student teacher assignments, and positions on the school newspaper. Use your skills, talents, and experience to edge in on these opportunities. It will look good on your resume, and give you another way to connect...