Before I returned to college as a non-traditional student after a 2-year break, I was really excited. Coming back to school with a different mindset than I had at 18 has allowed me to make better decisions. This post is a personal snapshot of my experience, and while your journey may look different, I’ve included…
5 Things to Expect When Balancing Work and School as an Adult
Introduction It’s hard trying to balance work, school, and life as an adult with responsibilities. I’m just starting this journey, and I’ve probably cried twice in the last week, haha. But I’m learning to adapt to keep up. When you’re working and studying, you realize that you are only human, so you have limits on…
Why I Started Next Level IRL
Hello! And welcome to Next Level IRL! I’m your host, Stephanie, and in this post, you’ll see why this blog was created and how it will benefit you. Balancing Full-time Work, College, and Upskilling Over the last few months, I committed to a career change. To successfully do this, I decided to return to college…


