Gladys decided to enter local politics...
... (in order) to train as a nurse.
... to give something back to her community.
... to regain her health.
... so she could train as a nurse.
... to qualify as a midwifery teacher.
Gladys retired early...
Gladys went back to college...
... so (that) she could give something back to her community.
... so (that) she could qualify as a midwifery teacher.
Gladys left school at the age of 16...
... so (that) she could regain her health.