March 5, 2014 at 3:08 p.m.
Returning to Learning March 13 at Nicolet College creates pathway for adults to earn college credential
Returning to Learning March 13 at Nicolet College creates pathway for adults to earn college credential
"Let's just say a lot has changed since I graduated," said Huff, who runs a successful photography business in Crandon. "We didn't have computers and these days just about everything is computer-based."
To stay current with latest hardware and software technology and add to the services she can provide clients, Huff decided to take classes in Nicolet College's graphic design program. It was something she had been thinking about for years.
"Looking back on it today, I wonder why I waited so long. I absolutely love it. I'd say it's one of the best decisions I've ever made."
To help other adults realize a dream and make the transition into college life - either to upgrade skills like Huff or train for an entirely new career - Nicolet is holding a Returning to Learning event from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 13, in the University Transfer Center on the Nicolet College Campus.
During the event people can drop by anytime to learn about a wide variety of topics. These include how to enroll; pay for college; determine what to study; start a bachelor's degree; and meet with academic advisors and career coaches.
Nicolet will waive the $30 application fee for all people filling out an application for admission that evening.
Huff said she was nervous about the thought of returning to college to upgrade her skills.
"But once I took that first step, I found that everyone at Nicolet was very helpful," she said. "You do have to have a level of determination, but I found that everyone at Nicolet did what was needed to help me succeed."
One concern Huff had was how she would fit in with other students young enough to be her children.
"I quickly found out it wasn't an issue in the slightest. That's the least thing people have to worry about. It was great to see a number of other students my age in class and everyone, both the younger students and those my age, made me feel welcome. It's a great group and there's a lot of camaraderie between us. It really doesn't matter how young or how old you are to attend Nicolet."
Huff's passion is art in general with a focus on photography and graphic design. Nicolet offers many other options that include 75 different academic credentials in 14 broad academic fields. The credentials range from short-term certificates to two-year associate degrees.
The college also has more than 70 credit transfer agreements with four-year campuses for those with their sights set on earning a bachelor's degree. These transfer agreements are with every campus in the University of Wisconsin System and several private colleges and universities.
For more information about the Returning to Learning event and Nicolet in general, visit nicoletcollege.edu or call the Welcome Center at (715) 365-4493, 1-800-544-3039, ext. 4493; TDD (715) 365-4448.
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