By Jurrell Pabrezis | Observer Contributor
Between having a job and a family, adults who return to school may have more obstacles to overcome than younger students.
Derek Allen, 32, takes online classes because of his full-time overnight job. “I’m switching majors; I can’t just take online classes. I may have to find a different job,” Allen said.
Despite obstacles, Allen knows that when he graduates he won’t have to worry about both work and school. Allen’s advice for older students is to “stay focused and know that there’s a finish line.”