#215 Can Education be a Mid-Life Crisis?

Thinking back, did you finish the level of education that you aspired to when you were in high school? Like so many women, Leslie reflects on the changes that life brings. For Leslie, she is a happily married, mother to three and even owns two businesses. Leslie now is considering going back to school. Such a decision can bring questions and underlying fear may even bubble to the surface. Leslie turns to Leslyn in this episode to hear Leslyn’s point of view being a non-traditional college student. In today’s episode, Leslyn shares her experience of going back to school and achieving success. Leslie and Leslyn talk you though what it means to be a non-traditional student and the benefits of such an experience.

In this episode, we discuss…

Show Intro [0:01]

Introductions—Going Back to School [0:17]

Start of the Podcast [0:48]

American Idol [1:37]

Leslyn’s College Experience [3:06]

Leslie’s College Experience [6:08]

Many Reasons to Go Back to School [11:28]

Choosing a Different Path [16:13]

Share and Touch Base with Us! [17:54]

Life Constantly is Changing Direction [18:18]

Non-Traditional College Student [19:13]

Taking it Seriously [24:54]

Looking with a Whole New Perspective [26:49]

Worries of What People May Think [27:09]

Relearning How to Study [28:36]

Attaining That Freeing Effect [32:25]

Did You Ever Regret Your Decision? [33:01]

Affirmation and Fulfillment [35:00]

Any Time Spent Learning is Not Wasted Time [36:18]

Empowering Yourself [39:33]

Don’t Be Afraid to Try Something New [42:20]

Learning Will Never Cause A Disadvantage [43:51]

Closing Thoughts [45:22]

Episode Notes:

In today’s episode, Leslie turns to Leslyn for advice on going back to school. Like so many women, Leslie did not finish the level of education she aspired to when she finished high school. Now, with a happy, established life, Leslie contemplates going back to school. This decision can bring up a lot of questions and even spark fear in some. Leslie uses this episode to interview Leslyn about her personal experience with a non-traditional college experience.

Leslyn started her school journey right out of high school where she went to college for five years. She did not follow the traditional route at her local four-year institution. Instead, sitting five years in, Leslyn had changed her major three times and still did not have her degree. Leslyn eventually dropped out as she had met her first husband and wanted to start her life.

Leslie also shares her experience with college. Leslie was a straight A student who continued on to go to a school of journalism. Leslie worker her way through her first year but was unable to afford the tuition bills. Leslie was overworked and could not focus on her studies and so she left school. With meeting her husband, who was finishing up his degrees, she then was faced with having to move with her now husband to continue his studies. Leslie tried a few times throughout her life to go back but it never fit. Now, Leslie want to go back for herself.

Leslyn continues her interview explaining that before going back to school she was a successful financial advisor. This changed when Leslyn went through a divorce and realized that she did not love the industry she was in. In the middle of her self-exploration, Leslyn wanted to continue her career for herself. She found her calling in psychology as she knew she wanted to be in a space that helped other people.

A non-traditional student is usually someone who is older than twenty-three who is wanting to continue their education. Leslyn explains her experience with being a non-traditional student and how this determined how serious she wanted to be while getting her degree. Leslyn shares that the first time going to college she was in academic probation. As a non-traditional student Leslyn graduated with a bachelors at a 3.96 GPA!

Leslie and Leslyn reflect on being a non-traditional student and how this can change the perspective of education entirely. Education can be a very liberating and affirming experience. Leslyn shares with the worries of going back to school there is no rush to be a full-time student. Even testing the waters and taking one college course can be incredibly beneficial. Any time spent learning is not wasted time. That one class could possibly ignite a passion in oneself and lead you to take another and another.

Leslyn finishes with the confirmation that the fears of going back to school may feel daunting but there is nothing that Leslyn regrets about going back to school. For women, Leslyn explains, college can be very empowering and allow us to be self-supported. The moral of the episode is to not be afraid of trying something new. It can truly broaden your horizons and even set examples for the future generation. Leslyn also adds if you are to try something go at it with full force and give it your best efforts. Learning will never be something that causes a disadvantage.

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