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Fitting In
<\/strong>Who Is Considered A Non-Traditional Student?
You may be considered a non-traditional student if you are: 24 years of age or older,
married or divorced, have dependents, enrolled in college part-time, have been away
from college for a period of time, or a veteran of the military. Non-traditional students
come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. There are non-traditional students
in every major. They come to NSU for a variety of reasons and define themselves
in different ways. Everyone has different life experiences; however non-trads share some
common concerns. While other students are worried about being invited to parties, nontrads are often worried about finding time between classes and work and family to get
the laundry done and finish two term papers. Some times the many roles conflict, and obligations can be very stressful.<\/p>\n

There are many departments and services which provide support to non-traditional
students. Although non-traditional students are often very busy juggling multiple
roles and responsibilities, it is important to seek assistance and support. Whether
it is to attend workshops on time management or stress reduction or to learn how to
apply to graduate school, there are many programs offered which directly benefit non-traditional students.<\/p>\n

In addition, everyone may need support to be to be successful. It is also important to
connect with other non-traditional students, whether it is to chat about your experiences
or to see a movie and just relax. Whenever possible, network with other students.<\/p>\n

Important Facts
<\/strong>Things Every Non-Traditional Student Should Know<\/p>\n