Statement Of Purpose: Coming Back To School

When I first decided to expand my education, it had been so long since I had been to school, and I was very hesitant. I talked at length about my decision with my husband and with his encouragement, decided to enroll but still was not quite sure which degree program to enroll in. I knew that this was something that I had always wanted to do since I obtained my Associates Degree in Nursing, but I did not have the courage, nor did I want to give up the time with my family and children. I second guessed my abilities and my knowledge because it had been so long since I had been in college. Now that my children are about to graduate high school and

Returning back to school was a very natural decision for me. It seemed to be the next logical step in my personal and career goals. My ultimate goal is to be happy and healthy and be a good provider and role model. With that set aside for now, my next goal is to be financially stable and able to provide for my family in ways that my family was not able to provide for me. I definitely expect to work for what I want and earn every bit of it. The most recent motivator was that my company was willing to contribute a huge chunk of the yearly tuition, therefore removing some financial burden. This makes me feel like they truly care about my future and they really want to see me succeed.

I am in my mid-thirties and going back to school. I would have to say that my children are the primary reason behind this decision. I am their role model and teacher and I intend to be the best one possible. I want to show my children the endless possibilities of hard honest work. I want to send them to college and live comfortably. Throughout my personal experience, I have learned that anything is possible even while I am balancing a family, multi jobs and school.

My reasons for returning to school may seem a bit selfish but let me explain. I have been an EMT and Paramedic for the past 28 years. The areas for advancement in this field are far and few between. Although I have over 10 years of experience as a supervisor, to be considered for a Director position, a Bachelor's Degree is required and here I am.

Going back to school has placed a lot of things in perspective for me. It took me five years to continue with school once more. These four weeks of FOR110 course allowed me to see that time is precious and not take it for granted. I realized to become a professional is not an easy task and it takes a lot of hard work and dedication. My oldest son Jaeden heard from his mother I was going to school and he was shocked that I take classes while working a 12 hour shift, five days a week. I saw him and my youngest son, Jayson, two weeks after he found out his dad is a student and I could tell he wanted to tell me something. While in the car, driving to the movies, he told me he was proud of me and wanted to be just like me. Man, that really made my day; however, I told him that I want you to be better than I am. The reason I went back to school was to ensure our life will always remain a plentiful one, therefore take what I teach and convey to you and become a better man than I ever will. Allow your little brother to see what a man who took the teachings of his father and achieved greater can be.

My decision to return to school has proven to be a very good choice. I have been successful in banking for 21 years; however, I am in the highest position I can obtain without having a college degree. The goals I have for myself and my future exceed where I am right now in my professional career. By obtaining my degree and utilizing the skills I gain from my higher education journey, I plan to advance my career. I am currently manager of the loan department at a credit union, but I would like my career to develop into branch management roles. Additionally, my daughter is beginning college in the fall and I believe I have set a good example for her, as well as demonstrated how difficult going to college

Going back to school requires a lot of planning especially at our age, I am 47 years old and just like you, there were questions regarding going back to school that required the use of my critical thinking more than ever to be able to come up with the correct answer and ultimately a decision.

The reason I chose to go back to school was to advance in my current career field. I decided to take one year off before returning to school, five years later, I finally took the initiative to re-enroll in school. I am currently a pre-sentence investigator for the State of Tennessee. I do enjoy my current position, but I would like to do more. My ultimate goal for obtaining my degree is to not only progress professionally but to show my teenage son, that education at any age on any level is important. Bethel made going back to school more accessible with its online courses.

Being twenty three years old and still trying to figure out “what i want to be when i grow up”, is challenging. The thought of going back to school is scary, but very much so doable. There has been many days of humming and hawing over “what should i go back to school for?” I always knew that there was more potential for me to stay in the health field as i already have prior work experience in and around the hospital setting. Learning many valuable people skills as; how to approach certain care patients and or

There has not been one specific event that has brought me to come back to school it has just been building for the last six years. In order for me to explain where I am at now I need to explain where I have been. The summer of 2009 my husband was in the U.S. Army and had been away at school when he came home and asked for a divorce. I was completely devastated. It was a month before our ten year anniversary, we had three wonderful kids and I was a stay at home mom. All of my life dreams were shattered. I tried to refuse the divorce but with no income I could not afford a lawyer to fight it. As part of the divorce he had agreed to pay alimony while I went back to school. When it came time for my first payment so I could apply and register for

It takes courage and I applaud you for returning to school after being out for a number of years. After reading your introduction, I must admit, it brought music to my ears to learn that I am not in this venture alone as I am also returning to school after numerous years. I wish you great success in your

Well, hi. I didn't really expect to be writing so soon even though somewhere deep down in my heart I knew that I would have to return to school. This summer was one of my favorite ones I have ever experienced. At the beginning of the mighty summer when I was still confused from school I quickly was put onto a course to crazy town.

I know going to high school is a really big change. It is not easy to move on from Middle School to High School.Lake View I think is a really good option for me. Something that I will do if I go to Lake View is always try my best and I'll never give up to do the best I can. Lake View is one of the options that are a good school I could go to.

Let me start by saying nice to meet you and thank you for your words of encouragement on my post ! Also , I would like to commend you on going back to school and really going after your dreams. Drexel is a great university and I'm sure with the education you're receiving from Rowan College of Gloucester County you will be just fine ! That degree will be yours in no time .

I had tried going to school after I had my first daughter but didn’t have the support system I needed to succeed. The opportunities that will come after I receive my degree will help me reach some of my goals. I am feeling a little overwhelmed right now trying to balance everything out but I am very excited to begin this new chapter in my life and strive to be the best provider for my family that I can be.