The Adult Student Experience at Elmhurst

• A Dream Becomes Reality

  Dane Ladwig feels welcomed and encouraged by the college-age students in his classes.

• They Know Your Name

  The professors are sympathetic to the difficulty of juggling work and school, Tom Willis says.

• On Track

  The lack of a degree was no longer going to stand in the way of promotions for Lawanda Peterson.

• It's Not a Hierarchy

  The interactive give-and-take between students and instructors impresses Cedric Monson.

• Savoring Every Moment

  Completing her undergraduate degree fulfills a 32-year dream for Sheryl Robinson-Flugel.

• The Right Fit

  Cynthia Rosati says her fears that she wouldn't be able to grasp the coursework were unfounded.