Non-Traditional Student Success

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Each college student is unique, and we don’t all swing right into higher ed after we graduate from high school at 18. Just ask Wes. He’s a junior majoring in business finance. Wes has the perfect story to share about how he found his place here at Adams State University. Okay, you are up. Please take it away.

– Thanks, Alex. At Adams State University, it’s never too late to continue your great story. As a nontraditional student in the school of business, I found the support I needed to pursue my academic and professional goals thanks to so many great friends and family here. I’ve worked in retail, accounts payable, attended community college and two art schools. I was happy but not satisfied when my wife and I moved to Alamosa. We’re both working at Adams State now, where we found the campus and community welcoming and accepting, like an extended family. I work in the alumni and foundation office, where we have visits from alumni and future alumni every day. It was these alumni that inspired me to pursue my academic journey. Now in my 40s, I’m enrolled as a student. I found exceptional support from my colleagues all across campus, whether it’s financially through the many grants and scholarships or academically with encouragement from professors like AJ Webb. AJ is a Adams State alum and former student athlete, so he understands what it is to be a Grizzly. He continues the tradition of genuine caring professionalism, and his humor and teaching style made me look forward to coming to class. Whether you’re a traditional student straight out of high school or just young at heart like myself, I’m sure you’ll find that ASU is a great place to write the best chapter of your life. In the words of Winston Churchill, success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It’s the courage to continue that counts. Go, Grizzlies. Back to you, Alex.

– Great job. Your story is amazing. Thanks again for sharing.