On top of the expenses, college may not be an option to consider due to work, family, and other conflicting diversions that adult life brings. Luckily, there are options outside of universities to receive higher education.

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Here’s a little more perspective: A Harvard
graduate in 1988 would have paid $17,100 in
senior year tuition (in 2017 dollars). Now in their
50’s, that graduate has to pay about $45,000 in
tuition for their child to attend the same school.

3. On top of the expenses, college may
not be an option due to work,
family, and other conflicting
diversions that adult life brings.
Luckily, there are avenues outside of
universities to receive higher
education. Here are a few options,
free and inexpensive.

4. Enroll in free online classes.
While online education may have at one
time seemed laughable, the Internet
offers extensive courses through
thousands of schools, including some of
the most prestigious, such as Cambridge.
Even better, a lot of the classes are of no
cost to the student. The popularity of
these types of courses led to the creation
of MOOC (massive open online course).
One prominent example of MOOC is edX a
provider that hosts courses from
respected schools, including Harvard and
MIT, Columbia, and the University of
Texas. While the classes are free,
students have the option to pay a small
fee for a certificate of completion.

5. Start or
join a book
club.
According to the Pew Research Center, 24% of U.S. adults
say they haven’t read a book in whole or in part in the past
year. However, neuroscientists conducted a study at Emory
University showing multiple benefits of reading to brain
function on a variety of levels. Reading exposes the brain
to more vocabulary, leading to higher scores on general IQ
tests. The Huffington Post reports that reading also
improves memory function and lowers mental decline by
32 percent. Reading enhances empathy, might fight
Alzheimer’s disease and can help the reader relax and
sleep.

6. Find and
attend
lectures.
Lectures are an expected part of college life;
however, a classroom isn’t the only place to find
them. A quick online search of relatively local
bookstores and museums should show
discussions, talks, and readings that offer
stimulating material to those interested in
learning.
Even more, those who can’t seem to find a close
by lecture, or can’t afford to travel, only need the
internet. Online platforms such as TedTalks, and
even Youtube, offer a considerable amount of
informational and inspiring lectures and
discussions.

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