The 2005-2006 Adult Learner Ceremony Recipients
Share Their Thoughts On How to Succeed...

Chad Kessel, Human Services As Eleanor Roosevelt states: "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." I prioritized my educational goals first by utilizing many mentors and resources available to me, and I will not stop until my potential is reached. It is not too late to achieve the dream. I embraced the peaks and valleys every step of the way! My motto is to live and lead by example, and have the courage to embrace the future.

Shyronne Avery, Communications Pray continuously, stay focused and remember that there is LIGHT at the end of the tunnel but you can't see it or imagine the magnitude if you lose sight of your goals and the purpose behind them. Also, take the road you've chosen to travel with a grain of salt. When you hit the bumps, stand up and patch up your bruises and "Keep Pushing" - keep pushing is the title of an article I am writing about life and destiny. Hope that helps.

Michele Weber, Psychology Share with your family, co-workers, and professors how incredibly important this step is in your life. Let them know how getting this degree will contribute to your own sphere of influence, as well as influencing others in ways beyond your prior capacity. To finish a degree requires more than earning a high GPA. It requires the support and assistance of others at home, at work and in the classroom. As others begin to share in your enthusiasm and passion, it will be easier to ask for help when it is needed and to recognize the assets surrounding you.

Vickie Layton, Early Childhood Education My success at Kennesaw is because I took advantage of the resources KSU has here on campus for non traditional students returning to the classroom after many years, such as the math lab and writing center. Also, my family’s encouragement over the years kept me believing in myself. Having an employer who was willing to make some sacrifices for me to pursue my education was crucial. I would say to any student who is feeling the pressure of school, work and family to focus on one assignment at a time, one class at a time, one semester at a time. The big picture can be overwhelming, take each class as it comes and don't give up. Mostly take advantage of the many resources KSU has provided for all students to succeed.