From Skepticism to Success: My Journey to Earning My Degree Later in Life
From Skepticism to Success: My Journey to Earning My Degree Later in Life associate’s degree, December 2023 bachelor’s degree, December 2024 In 2023, I stumbled upon a YouTube video featuring people claiming to complete their degrees quickly—some even finishing an associate’s degree in just months, and others earning a bachelor’s in under four years. At first, I thought they were exaggerating or maybe even lying. I couldn’t believe it. I was skeptical, but something in me thought, What do I have to lose? At that time, I was in the middle of raising a family. One of my children had recently dropped out of college to join the military, and another was a freshman in college. In just a couple of years, I’d have another one heading off to school. I knew eventually I would go back to school, but could I actually do it with all my other responsibilities? If I could offer any advice, it would be to do it while yo...