10 Questions to Consider When Choosing a University-Based Encore Program

A "gap year" has long been utilized as an opportunity for undergraduate students to gain life experiences and re-charge themselves before diving back into scholastic endeavors. However, it's a much newer concept for successful post-career professionals to take a similar year and actually return to college to discover new areas of interest and explore what may be next on their life's journey.

University-based encore programs, like the TOWER Fellows Program can be the perfect fit for a gap year back on campus. While conceptually similar, encore programs differ widely and selecting the program that is right for you requires research and careful consideration. The ideal program for you will depend on your personal goals, level of commitment and several other factors.

The TOWER Fellows Program worked with the editors at NextAvenue to develop this list of 10 questions prospective fellows should ask (and answer) for themselves when researching an encore program.