Find out why you shouldn’t be intimidated by the thought of
going back to college. 5Reasons Not to Wait
+ EXPERT ADVICE | Education
It’s that’s time of year again, and
you still haven’t made the decision
to go back to school. You
have a pile of excuses you’ve relied
on for years now. Maybe this year
you will finally make a change. No
more staying behind. Florida Technical
College makes it easy for busy
adults to stop putting off college and
get the education and career of their
dreams.
These five excuses shouldn’t
hold you back anymore.
Intimidating Class Sizes
FTC’s classrooms aren’t what
you see in the movies and at large
universities, where students are
merely a number to their professors.
Instead, intimate classrooms provide
each student the individualized attention
they deserve and require to
succeed.
Large Time Commitment
Working adults with families
have so many responsibilities taking
up their time that they may believe
it’s impossible to find time for education.
The truth is, FTC’s flexible
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Too Many Class Subjects
Keeping track of your
busy everyday life can be
challenging enough without
having to learn several
subjects at once. FTC offers
the right learning environment with
focused learning programs in which
students take one course per month.
This allows students to deep-dive
into each course and emerge with
practical knowledge to apply in the
workplace.
Daunting Financial
Investment
With everything life
throws at you, it may seem
unrealistic to allocate a
large portion of your budget to college.
FTC offers federal assistance to
qualifying students through the U.S.
Department of Education. There are
also a number of federal, state and
military grant programs available for
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funding your career training. Whatever
your situation, an FTC financial
aid representative can work with
you one-on-one to design a financial
plan that works for you.
Unnerving Job Market
Many students fear not
being able to find a job in
their field after college. FTC’s
career advisors partner with
students to ensure their professional
development from the moment
they enroll. From job search
and networking workshops to resume
writing and mock interviews,
FTC students are set up to land a
job and excel in their careers.
Since FTC helps aspiring students
overcome their fear of going
back to school, you’re free to pursue
the career of your dreams with courage.
It’s time to hop off the fence.
Remember, an investment in yourself
always pays the best interest.
By Dr. James Michael Burkett, Florida Technical College
Dr. James Michael Burkett is the
president of Florida Technical College,
an academic unit of National University
College that is accredited by the Middle
States Commission on Higher Education.
FTC offers associate and bachelor’s
degrees and diploma programs in a
range of professions at seven Florida
locations, including Orlando and
Kissimmee. For more information, visit
www.FTCCollege.edu.
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