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At 37 years old, I officially graduated from Pellissippi State Community College with an Associate of Applied Science in Media Technologies, graduating Cum Laude.

This video isn’t about bragging. It’s about reflection.

Going back to college later in life while balancing a full-time career, marriage, kids, YouTube, ham radio, ministry work, and everyday life wasn’t easy. There were late nights, exhaustion, stress, deadlines, and moments I questioned whether it was even worth it.

But I kept going.

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Why I decided to go back to school

The challenges of being an older college student

Balancing family, work, and content creation

What I learned during the process

Why it’s never too late to improve yourself

Advice for anyone thinking about going back to school

If you’ve ever felt behind in life, this one’s for you.

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