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.

Non-Traditional Student Week 2009- 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 October 30.  Email essay entries to jd39@drexel.edu or drop them off at NCB 1106. Click here or scroll down for more details.
	FREE Family Movie: "Harry Potter and the Half-Blodded Prince"!  Friday, November 6 7:00pm in Geary Auditorium B Enjoy a family movie on the big screen for FREE! Everyone is welcome to see the feature film "Harry Potter."

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 unique experience juggling family, career, and college. Cash prizes will be awarded!!! 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 jd39@drexel.edu. Click here to print out the essay contest information.

Deadline for entry is Friday, October 30, 2009.

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 jd39@drexel.edu.