Current GVSU Adult Learners
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Jenn Maksimowski
Each milestone builds my confidence and pushes me to keep going, making the journey even more fulfilling.
Achia Smith
It feels good for my children to see me succeeding.
Andu Tekle
When I explain what I'm doing to others and see their reaction, it gives me a sense of pride in what I've accomplished thus far.
Gil Castillo
The more I attended classes and immersed myself around campus, I realized people from all walks of life come were coming together to achieve a common goal of getting an education.
Vanessa Pena
It's about pursing your dreams and making them into reality. It's your life and the time will pass one way or another so do something that you know will make you a better version of yourself.
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.
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.
Matt Smith
I'd rather take the risk of trying to enter a new profession and chase a career I'd enjoy than spend my days in a job where I'd forever feel like I could have done more.
Ausar Martin
My inspirations tend to begin as a gentle nudging that expands as an unquestionable certainty.