Jenn Maksimowski
Each milestone builds my confidence and pushes me to keep going, making the journey even more fulfilling.
Adult Learner Events
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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.
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Upcoming Events
Adult Learner Events
Careers in a Lab
November 16, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us to explore part-time and full-time job opportunities in the Lab Sciences field! This event provides students the chance to hear from various employers in the Lab Sciences industry. You'll...
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Current GVSU Adult Learners
Kayla Myers
I decided I wanted to finally do something for myself and be the first in my family to (somewhat) traditionally earn my degree.
Catherine Gonzales
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.
Justin Banks
As a parent we tell our kids to try, why can't we still live by those words.
Morgan Polsgrove
I have always wanted to be a teacher since I was a kid. It was time to follow my dream.