Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Academic challenges
Hello, Julie and fellow classmates. I am going to post this week on the academic challenges I have faced since going back to school. Before I started school I didn't think I could do this. I am 39 years old and a mother of 4 children...what could I possibly contribute to a school environment? When I started my classes last February I could not believe how many mothers were in the class and I realized that I was in good company because there were alot of people who didn't think they have what it takes to pursue a college degree. That was 6 months ago and, not only do I realize that I do have what it takes to succeed at Kaplan, I am very proud of what I have accomplished. I couldn't do it without the ongoing support of my friends and family. I couldn't do this without them. Some days it is very challenging to get everything done I have to do but I always put school as a #1 priority. I set aside 2 hrs (and more if I need it) every day just for school and my kids know when I am in the kitchen at night, I am doing schoolwork and I am not to be bothered. The advice I would give to anyone who was not sure if they could make going back to school work is this: you do what you have to do and if you want the degree badly enough you will do WHATEVER it takes to get it. And to my fellow classmates- we are halfway through this class and I think we should give ourselves a pat on the back! Good luck to us all!!!
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Hey Lisa
ReplyDeleteI truly understand how you feel. I procrasnated for so long before i decided to go back to school, but this is my 4th term and i'm glad. On top of going back to school i have a full-time and part-time job, thats because i am a single parent of one and the father is not active in her life. I have a 17 year weho is a senior in high, captain of the cheerleader team, running for homecoming queen and debutante at the church and in about 3 different groups at school that requires money and time(lol). But inspite of it all i am gratefully to have a wonderful daughter that is very repectful and obedient: she encourage me alot during school and is the gas to my car when i'm studing. I agree with you, you can do anything you set your mind to do and acheive it well. Keep doing what you are doing and you will most defientely see the reward at the end. Good luck to you, you can do it!!!!
Hey Lisa,
ReplyDeleteI was like you. I am forty-nine years old and at times thought I was too old to go back to school. Last September I took that leap and I am glad I did. I to find it challenging working 40 hours a week and going to school. Determination and being goal oriented will get us through.
You can do it and do not let anything stand in your way.
Take care.
Tracy