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Making the Move to Succeed Adult learners have various reasons for wanting to attend university. For some, it means resuming studies they interrupted years ago to start a family or pursue a career. For others, it means doing something they've been thinking about, but never found time to fit into their schedules. Still others see university as a way of advancing their careers or enhancing their professional qualifications. Whatever your reasons for considering university, if you're a typical adult learner, you may be wondering whether you'll be able to fit in, do the work, and make the grade. Many adult learners tend to question their ability to succeed. In most cases, their fears are unfounded. Adult learners bring a lifetime of experience to their studies. Generally, they're highly motivated. They know how to organize their time. Often they have a whole range of skills that make them natural leaders. That's one of the reasons we believe not only that St. Thomas is good for adult learners, but also that adult learners are good for St. Thomas. "My first day was exciting. I was nervous, but excited about the class. I felt old, I was 36, and I was going to be surrounded by 19 and 20 year olds, but I felt very comfortable because everyone was very nice and friendly. "My biggest concern was do I know how to study? Do I know how to work because I had 20 years between grade 12 and going back? I have done really well. It's just totally different when you go back. I surprised myself. I learned to organize my day because I had 2 kids and I was working full time. With my busy schedule I could still find time to study. When I sat down to study, it was for me. The excitement of learning kept me going." Rina Legare, Social Work, part-time
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