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I resolve this year to...

Around the corner from where I live is a small gym that I drive by every morning on my way to work.   Located at a busy intersection, there’s always a good amount of traffic surrounding the site, but of late, I’ve noticed even more people driving in and out of that parking lot than usual.   This should come as no surprise, as 2018 is still in its infancy, and many people remain solid in their resolve to stick to their New Year’s Resolution. Regarding those resolutions, topping the list is of course usually something regarding physical fitness and getting in-shape.   Others choose to focus on their mental well-being or even relationships.   But having worked in higher education for quite some time, I’ve noticed another sort of resolution for adult learners: to go back to school and earn a degree.    It makes sense if you think about it.   How many times in late-December or even early-January do we see or hear the phrase ‘New Year/New You?’   People look at the start of the