

College of William and Mary

Attending college: It's never too late

There is a reason most people attend school when they are young. Our brains and our bodies are flexible and used to being exercised. We are used to walking from building to building, our brains are used to absorbing large quantities of information, our sight and hearing are keen. The figures from AARP tell us that in 2005 only .3 percent of the population over 65 enrolled in college degree programs. The work and red-tape involved in applying and registering and attending and studying are mind-blowing. Who would do this, I wondered. Now I know. Bill Corvello is a tall, distinguished looking man of 83. He and his wife make a striking couple. While everyone has a story, Bill's is...