Non-traditional student

lizard
Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:03:43 +0000

USF has room for non-traditional and older students. When I graduated in May, a 71 year old lady received a doctor’s degree in nursing!

My favorite non-traditional student at USF right now is a recent transfer to USF who is from Russia–he was a professional sumo wrestler in Japan and he just joined USF’s football team as a walk-on. [Yes, Russian sumo wrestler on USF football team | University of South Florida Bulls blog: USF Sports Bulletin | Tampa Bay Times](http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bulls/content/yes-russian-sumo-wrestler-usf-football-team)

Too, USF has success stories such as a student who came back and shined in the classroom after flunking out years ago as a student. He turned himself around is now beginning graduate studies at Columbia University. [Fine Achievement - University of South Florida](http://news.usf.edu/article/templates/?a=4635&z=123)

Non-traditional students can thrive and be successful at USF!