Empowering Mothers to Pursue their Educational Dreams: Considering the Challenges Faced by Mothers Going Back to College

Women going back to college after having children face unique barriers and struggle through different roles as they work toward a better future for themselves and their children. Societal expectations, systemic barriers, and economic instability in addition to time and energy constraints can make the college experience more difficult for women in these situations. The college experience is especially stressful for single mothers, who are shouldering the responsibility of raising their children alone with limited financial resources. This presentation will consider this underserved population in educational systems, as well as create awareness and discuss the importance of advocacy for women who are in college or graduate school while balancing the role of motherhood