After being highly motivated and excited about finally making the decision to go back to school- I met with my counselor last night which nearly popped my hope-filled balloon.
I wish more colleges had counselors and programs specifically catered to adult learners. I feel like I am making a large effort to get my questions answered and to find out what credits I need-- Which is fine, but at the same rate, I’m paying you to educate me. Throw me a bone here. Pretend you want me to choose this school. The lack of passion and information in some of these admissions offices are surprising.
I’m also finding that a lot of schools in suburban Illinois aren’t on board with adult programming yet. Very few weekend or evening courses, and some only accept adult students on a case by case basis. Illinois colleges: Design an adult program, and we will be there!