Europe’s fastest growing group of students: Retirees

Franz-Josef Mittnacht likes to be considered as just an average student. But in one way, he really isn't that average: Mittnacht is 86 years old. He is among a growing number of European retirees who have flocked to university campuses to earn degrees. "When I'm 90, I want to be awarded a PhD. I'd like my tombstone to read: 'He […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2016/05/23/europes-fastest-growing-group-of-students-retirees/