Statistics show that only 58% of those who start college finish their four-year degree. Yet, no matter how long it’s been since you left college, there are several great reasons to finish your bachelor’s degree.  In fact, the website collegetransfer.net assembled 51 good reasons to return to college. Here’s our adaptation of their list: 

1. Be more qualified
2. Make more money
3. Demonstrate success
4. Gain a competitive edge
5. Meet higher expectations
6. Switch fields
7. Secure your future
8. A better lifestyle
9. Confidence builder
10. Improve your social network
11. Improve your discipline
12. Improve your business network
13. Learn from experts
14. Learn to organize thoughts clearly
15. Gain exposure to a wide array of topics
16. Test your commitment and perseverance
17. Start a tradition in your family
18. Find your direction
19. Build on a concentration
20. Find others like you
21. Take classes at home or work or anywhere
22. Be yourself in a new environment
23. Evening classes let you keep your job
24. Online classes and flexible class scheduling
25. Access the library system
26. WiFi access on campus
27. Free use of fitness center
28. Join sports clubs
29. Explore new career options
30. Join student professional organizations
31. Take some off-beat electives
32. Learn valuable health tips
33. Learn to debate and discuss subjects
34. Switch or double your past college major
35. Something to do after retirement
36. Meet successful alumni
37. Connect to classmates via Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
38. It’s not as expensive as you think
39. Live on campus
40. Reinvent yourself
41. Create lasting memories
42. Break out of your routine
43. Access a computer resource center
44. Learn to study and work on your own
45. Learn to work with others
46. Visit with professors
47. Find a mentor or advisors.
48. Get some spirit – attend a game
49. Student parties and activities
50. Student health services
51. Guest visitors, lectures and speakers

Need more reasons to return to college? Contact us and we’ll help you find all the reasons why completing a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences at NUHS is a great option for you.