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Adult Student Advocacy

Senior Citizens

Life begins at 60!…or is at least enhanced if you make the decision to take advantage of the tuition waiver allowed persons over age 60 at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (on a space available basis). Whether you want to earn a degree or just take a class for personal enrichment, the college experience will benefit you in a variety of ways.

TOP 10 REASONS FOR ENTERING OR RETURNING TO COLLEGE:
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No.10 - Your children and grandchildren will think you’re really cool.
No.9 - The mental stimulation will get brain cells functioning at full speed.
No.8 - History classes will be especially interesting because you lived through most of it.
No.7 - You can use the Fitness Center to get toned and trim with buns of steel.
No.6 - You will have conversations on subjects other than Social Security and Medicare.
No.5 - Writing classes will assist you writing your memoirs for future generations.
No.4 - Creative writing classes will assist you in embellishing those memoirs.
No.3 - You will enjoy mentoring young people.
No.2 - Getting an “A” from your instructor is a great ego boost.
No.1 - Becoming a student again is like drinking from the fountain of youth!

Updated 3.13.2008