Should You Go Back to School?

Even if high school and college are a distant memory, you’re never too cool for school. Only this time you have many more options on where and how you choose to learn.

If you’re really lucky, you might be able to swing some tuition reimbursement so you can earn a certificate or master’s degree at your company’s expense. Alternatively, you could explore less expensive options like a course at your local community college, with an adult education center, or through (un)classes. If time is an issue, then you could also consider taking an online course so you can work it around your schedule.

Read on for five reasons to hit the books and head back to school.


Written by: Susan Johnston
Susan Johnston is a Boston-based freelance writer who covers career and lifestyle topics for The Boston Globe, DailyCandy, and Self magazine, among others. You'll find her balancing her laptop and a chai latte at a local coffeeshop or online at www.susan-johnston.com.