Why Going Back to School After Dropping Out Was One of the Best Decisions I Ever Made

Living Deeply with Markieta Carter · Oct 18, 2026 · 23m

Why Going Back to School After Dropping Out Was One of the Best Decisions I Ever Made

I dropped out of college at 19, but that wasn't the end of my story. It was only the beginning.

Ten years later, I completed my degree and eventually went on to earn my Master of Jurisprudence in Labor and Employment Law from Tulane University.

In this episode of the Living Deeply Podcast, I share why returning to school was one of the best decisions I've ever made, even when someone close to me discouraged me from pursuing my education.

I discuss the power of believing in yourself, refusing to let someone…