Professionals Continuing Their Education

IT MAY BE DIFFICULT. BUT IT'S WORTH IT. Continuing your education while working full-time is no easy task. You may be sleep-deprived and financially tight with a full day's schedule, but you can do it! An undergrad degree can take you from the classroom to the office; however, many times our degree doesn't help us narrow down the choices and hone in on what our true passions are. Diving into the real-world and working full-time is a wake-up call for many professionals. Going back to school and gaining the necessary tools to advance our career is a good idea and a great talking point with employers. Having the added educational bonus on your resume will distinguish you from your peers, expand your professional network, and broaden your educational background.

When making the BIG decision to further your education, you must consider the sacrifices that come along with it.

Things to Think About:
- Time Management
- Work Load
- Grade Scale
- Credentials of Professors
- Ability to interconnect with other Professionals
- Tuition Costs
- Available Scholarships
- Class Schedule
- Tutors
- Class Size

Personally Analyze:
- What are your goals?
- Why do you want to go back to school?
- How will furthering your education help?
- What is your professional weaknesses and how will school benefit you?
- What are the subliminal benefits? (i.e. networking, gaining mentor, volunteering)

Not Sure if School if For You, Conduct Informational Interviews:
- Talk with schools officials (Guidance Counselor, Career Services, Professors, Financial Aid)
- Ask enrolled students questions about their experiences

Research:
- Understand the competition (Is the best school for your goals?)
- Understand your program of interest in its entirety (How long is the program?)
- What are options for being time and cost efficient?