Trials and triumphs of a middle aged student

I was 40 years old when I finally began my Adult Education Courses in pursuit of my Education and Career Advancement by enrolling at Granite State College.  I chose GSC for two reasons; it was convenient as they offered Evening College Classes, Online Adult Degrees and Weekend College Classes, as well as the fact that their student demographics at the time showed their enrollment to include a large number of middle aged students.  I could not picture myself sitting in a classroom surrounded by 19 and 20 year olds.   Much to my surprise and benefit I have found myself sitting in very diverse classrooms.  I have learned so much from the 19 and 20 years olds sitting next to me, not to mention what I have learned from the 40, 50 and 60 year olds.  My classmates have included recent high school graduates, grandparents, firefighters, police officers, IT professionals, Bank VP’s, Town Managers, career Military personnel, para educators, business owners, nurses and the list goes on.  The professional and personal experiences of my classmates have tremendously added to my education.

Aside from the professional and educational insights and advances my classmates have offered me, I have found lifelong friends in the classrooms and offices of Granite State College.  I have discovered Professors who have mentored me, staff and faculty who have befriended me and students who have become important  to my life, have shared family moments with me and have encouraged and supported me in all of my life pursuits. 

There is one classmate in particular who has influenced my life in so many positive ways.  Her name is Barbara and she is an amazing woman.  She raised three beautiful daughters, one of whom lives close to me and has become my friend as well.  This wonderful woman has attended school events to support my daughter, has welcomed me to her family celebrations, invited me to the VIP section of the Christmas Boston Pops Concert and reads, proofs and edits any school, professional or personal writings I may be struggling with.  In my three years as an adult student I have yet to find a classmate I would consider a foe but I have found many who I now call my friend.

Are you looking to change your life? 
Are you looking to enhance your life? 
Are you looking to start your life? 
If so, Granite State College is the place to start!