But in the back of my mind was a desire to finish. I just never knew if or when that time would come. In 1973 there were few options available to the adult learner. Adults could drop out of the work force, but would need to contend with wage loss and classmates half their age. Today, there are ample opportunities to meet a wide array of educational goals.
Adults can take individual courses, certificate courses, degree programs, etc.
Courses can be taken in traditional classroom settings, accelerated classroom settings, electronically, mail, etc. Schools are limited only by technology, and technology advances daily. In the following sections, I cover some of the methods I used when I returned to finish my degree. What I outline is by no means the most efficient way in terms of time or money. It is, however, what worked for me at the time.