What Do Meaningful Conversations Have to Do with Adults Going Back to School?

One of the things that makes going back to school so different for adults than for students of traditional ages is that adults bring experience to the classroom. With that experience comes the wisdom earned through living, loving, and losing the things that matter most to us. The older we get, the more of all of those things we have experienced, and the more we realize that there isn't time to waste.

Non-traditional students want to talk about things, all things, on a deeper level. They're in the classroom to learn, to grow, not just to pick up a degree or a certificate at the end of the semester.

The great thing about meaningful conversations is that they can happen anyplace, not just in the classroom or around the holiday dinner table. This holiday season, say the things you've always wanted to express to the people who mean the most to you. You just might be amazed by the outcome.

I hope you'll come back and share your experiences with us. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.