As a working adult returning to college, you have responsibilities beyond coursework and grades. Here are our tips for balancing school, work, and life successfully.
The Adult Learner’s Guide to Balancing School, Work, and Life
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Self-Care Tips for Adult Learners
When it comes to success in work, school, and life, tending to your mental health is more important than ever. Here’s how you can exercise self-care as an adult learner.
The Adult Learner’s Guide to Effective Studying
Looking to replace ineffective study habits with techniques that actually work? These proven strategies can help you improve your comprehension and recall.
Coach John: Been There and Being There
Having completed school as a parent and full-time employee, ReUp Success Coach John Reyes helps people learn how to set and prioritize achievable goals. by Meilee D. Bridges As a ReUp Success Coach, John Reyes Jr. often spends time chatting with adult learners about their motivations. As individuals reflect on their goals, John encourages them to think about maintaining accountability and setting manageable expectations for themselves—just as he had to do for himself throughout college and graduate school. Success coaching, he explains, “is an opportunity for you to have that conversation with somebody who is really just here to […]
How to Ask for and Accept Help
Asking for help can be uncomfortable, but advocating for yourself is an essential part of achieving success. Here are some tips for reaching out and getting the guidance you need.
Coach Shannon
In this interview, Shannon McDonald talks about her experiences and motivations as a ReUp Success Coach and the importance of making students feel seen, heard, and supported. How do you apply your own experiences and challenges with college to support your students? I use a lot of my past and personal experience to support students. I’m a first-generation college graduate. I hold two degrees; I obtained my MA while also delivering a baby without taking time off, so having a traditional and nontraditional success story helps with perspective. Also, my father is a true educational inspiration that I draw […]