Alondra Soto
The most rewarding part of my journey is being able to learn what I've always been fascinated by and seeing my hard work come to fruition.
The Career Center supports adult learners at GVSU by helping them connect to each other and GVSU staff. Adult learner specific events provide ways for adults on campus to find one and other as well as access information about their programs, careers, and more.
Log in to Handshake and click on Events for a complete list of career-related activities and events!
You are also encouraged to join the Adult Learners Student Organization (A.L.S.O.) to connect with fellow adult learners, share experiences, and find support as you navigate life and learning. Designed specifically for adults and those juggling multiple responsibilities while earning their degrees, you are welcome to join whether you're studying online, on a Grand Valley campus, or through a program hosted by a partner institution (such as a community college). Find more information, sign up, and get involved via LakerLink.
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The most rewarding part of my journey is being able to learn what I've always been fascinated by and seeing my hard work come to fruition.
My inspirations tend to begin as a gentle nudging that expands as an unquestionable certainty.
I think there are some positives to being an adult learner -- compared to my first undergraduate experience, I have found that I now have much better intrinsic self-motivation, time management, and coping skills when the workload feels overwhelming.
What's helped me stay grounded is always reminding myself why I returned to school in the first place, to build a career that would ultimately give me more quality time with my family.
As a parent we tell our kids to try, why can't we still live by those words.