| You are cruising down the highway of life. Just when | | | | There are five important points about going back to |
| you thought you could put your academic track on | | | | school. They involve a bit of self-evaluation and, to be |
| cruise control, a brick flies through your windshield. | | | | honest, the path is a bit more difficult the second time |
| Whether it's personal health, military serviced, your | | | | around. Here's what they are: |
| curriculum is not for you, a financial issue, unexpected | | | | Evaluate Why You Left - Colleges can be very |
| children or just plain bad luck, you stop going to college. | | | | forgiving about health, military service or personal |
| This doesn't mean you can't go back...and online | | | | disaster (such as death in the family). It's more difficult, |
| colleges offer an excellent way to get back on track. | | | | but not impossible, if poor grades, crimes or maturity |
| The important thing is realizing you're not alone. The | | | | issues are involved. If it's the latter, it might be a good |
| U.S. Census reported 33% of college freshmen drop | | | | idea to go part time at first, if not to repair any poor |
| out, half of them in good academic standing. It also | | | | grades you had previously, then at least to prove you |
| reports that of the 18.9 million current college students | | | | really are serious this time. This is one area online |
| out there, 37% were returning drop outs, many going | | | | colleges come in real handy, as you can improve your |
| to school part time while holding down jobs. These | | | | grade average from the comfort of home and still hold |
| numbers are still vague, and more study is needed, but | | | | down a job. |
| they do say you're not alone. | | | | |