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Non-Traditional Student Week

The Office of University Student Life at Drexel University, Center City Hahnemann Campus recognizes our Non-Traditional Students every November during National Non-Traditional Students Week by celebrating with a variety of activities.

Who are non-traditional students?
A non-traditional student or adult learner can be defined in many different ways. It can be a student who is married or single, raising a family, changing careers, attending college after several years in the work force, etc. Non-traditional students are unique because of the multiple roles they assume while attending college.

And the winners are...
The winners of this year's annual Non-Traditional Student Week Essay Contest have been announced! Congratulations for a fantastic job and special thanks to all our contestants!

1st Prize - $150.00
Dorita McDaniel
Higher Education
School of Education

2nd Prize - $100.00
Karen Shinn
Information Systems
College of Information Sciences and Technology

3rd Prize - $75.00
Travis Rabbit
Health Sciences
College of Nursing and Health Professions

Non-Traditional Student Week 2007- Schedule of Events
	“Why College, Why Now?” Essay Contest Submit a brief essay about being a non-traditional student for a chance to win cash prizes! Submission deadline is November 5. Email essay entries to lcs42@drexel.edu or drop them off at NCB 1106. Click here or scroll down for more details.
	Not Just Crazy, But NUTS! Monday & Thursday, November 5 & 8 11:00am to 1:00pm in Klahr Lobby Not the Usual Traditional Students should stop by Klahr Lobby for some fun! Make buttons, enjoy a nutty treat, watch “Old School,” and gather info on child care, time management, work stress, & more.
	Non-Traditional Student Reception Tuesday, November 6 3:00pm to 5:00pm in New College Casual reception with refreshments in the New College Building. Relax and socialize while enjoying some treats with fellow Non-Trads. And find out the winners of the essay contest!

Essay Contest Details

Are you a Non-Tradtional Student?...TELL US ABOUT IT!

This year's essay contest topic is “Why College, Why Now?”
Write a brief 350-500 word essay about your experience juggling family, career, and college. Cash prizes will be awarded!!! A committee will review the essay entries, and the winners will be announced at the Non-Traditional Student Reception on Thursday, November 8th.
1st Prize: $150.00
2nd Prize: $100.00
3rd Prize: $75.00
Submit your essay to the University Student Life Office on the first floor of the New College Building in Suite 1106, or email it to lcs42@drexel.edu.
Click here to print out the essay contest information.

Deadline for entry is Monday, November 5, 2007.

Here are some of the topics to consider writing about in your essay:

Who are you (how do you define yourself as a non-traditional student)?
Who/what influenced your decision to go to school?
Why college and why now?
How did your family, friends, children react when you told them you were going to college?
What was your first experience that made you feel like a non-traditional student?
What were your expectations and were they met?
How you have learned to succeed and cope as a non-traditional student?
Where are you going next?

For more information on Non-Traditional Students Week,
please contact the Office of University Student Life
at 215-762-1400 or email lcs42@drexel.edu.

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