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OLDER BUT WISER N0n-traditional freshmen bring wider perspective to campus Most students proceed from high school commencement to college but several were the adults who made the transition to later in life. A positive mental and self-esteem played a big role in students ' to return to school. I wanted to get a better job, and feel better about myself, said Kirsten Leighton, 28-year-old freshman in elementary education. There were 1,566 non-traditional freshmen enrolled at K-State. These freshmen consisted of married couples, parents and some widows. Non-traditional students often had a wider perspective of life than the typical 18-year-old freshman. I know what I want out of college since I am paying for everything — family and school. I have had a longer time to plan, said Sonya Howard, 28-year-old freshman in psychology. Fitting in and finding friends could be difficult. Financial problems could be a major setback for students planning to attend college. I served two years in the Army because I am paying for college by myself, plus it gave me a little extra spending money, said Chris McGill, 21-year-old freshman in engineering. Older freshmen have a real isolated feeling about being involved, said Wade Whitmer, 25-year-old freshman in journalism and mass communications. It is not that they cannot be involved; it ' s that they think they cannot. by Kim Hafner ♦ After picking up her kids Nicole, 5, and Matthew, 4, from the babysitter, Kay lends them support as they walk over the icy ground toward their trailer home. (Photo by Oliver Kaubisch) Kay finds the most time to study at the small desk in her bedroom when the kids are asleep. (Photo by Oliver Kaubisch) ♦ Playing with Playdough is a treat for the children when they have been particularly good. (Photo by Oliver Kaubisch) ♦ 28 Older Freshmen
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Bonar and roomie Rachelle freshman in arts and sciences, share their living space in the fifth floor room at Goodnow Hall. (Photo by Brad Camp) Freshman Journal ♦ 27
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