Posted 07/14/2009 - 07:45:22pm by Rob Perhamus in Encore Colleges

1. It is pragmatic. You will extend your ability to function and contribute to society.
2. It is inexpensive. The cost of living as a student is very inexpensive(<$10,000/yr)
3. It is "Green." You are reducing your footprint, and energy consumption
4. You are contributing while participating. You will improve the education system by adding intergenerational and interdisciplinary experience to the classroom
5. It is healthy. You will improve your mental and physical health. You will exercise your brain learning new things and your body through in youthful college town activities.
6. It is social.You will meet, learn, work and play with other back to schoolers.
7. It is creative. You and others can combine resources to work on projects, create new "born in the dorm" organizations, to save the world or work on projects you are passionate about.
8. It is competitive. You will be engaged in healthy competition with youth.
9. It is socially responsible. You will remain functional longer, and not become a burden to your family, nor society.
10. It is fun. You will get an opportunity to do what you always wanted to do, but just never made, or had the chance to do it.

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