Going back to school at 30 is not the same as going back to school at 20, especially when you’re a single parent with an established career. Returning to school never left my mind throughout the years, I received my associates seven years ago and between then and now a lot had changed. So many questions I asked myself; do I have the time, who can help watch my daughter, can I juggle another load, etc. I answered every one of my questions; unfortunately I gave myself excuses instead. The decision going back to school was overwhelming because it was taking up another full time job; making it a priority and possibly putting in overtime to study and do homework. The summer of 2015 I was researching schools online that offer what I wanted to study along with the hours that fit my current schedule. I walked into Stratford University a few days later the recruiter was great, answered all of my questions and walked me through the paperwork, the building, etc., I was still nervous. She did her best encouraging that returning to school is a great decision and providing as much information as possible but I still had all these …show more content…
I had spoken with my supervisor at work to inform him of my plan to rearrange my hours during the days I had class hoping he would be okay with it as well as asking my best friend to watch my daughter on school nights. The outcome of both conversations was great, they agreed and supported my decision to return and further my education. I was now excited but still had to speak with my daughter and let her know about why on certain days I would have to drop her off with her Godmother and pick her up late at night. It took her awhile to adjust to our new schedule, she still at times doesn’t want me to go to school, I explain to her the benefits in the long run, and she just nods her head and says
If you take all of these steps you will survive at least one normal day in the life of a single parent going back to school. Continuing your education is hard work. It takes dedication, commitment, and making sacrifices. Remember, your family comes first, your education second, and if you have time for anything else, it comes third. Don’t give up and keep your sense of humor.
Writing essays was never my forte, it just never came easy to me like it would to others. Since other subjects came easy to me and I had to focus more than others on writing, I had a negative attitude toward the process as a whole. During this summer semester, I was able to grow as a writer, and gain a more positive attitude toward how I write and a better feel for writing in college. Writing a paper is a process in which there are many different stages. In high school I would never write outlines or any sort of pre planning work. Other struggles I encountered in my writing were my theses, and framing quotes.
My entire life I always thought I would never go to college because I hated going to school every day. My school life was not ideal, it was full of people treating me like I am less of a person than everyone else. Little did I know that my now 2 year old would change my entire outlook on getting my degree and planning a career for myself. Colton, my son, has given me a reason to see a future in health care administration and to go back to school to obtain my goals as a clinical manager.
I never would have thought I would go back to school. Especially at my age. Not that age should be a factor in doing anything. I guess I did not have enough self-confidence in myself. It could have been the environment I grew up in. One reason I had decided to go back was to help others. Another reason I enrolled in college was to gain more knowledge. And the third reason I enrolled was to have a better future. But one day, I woke up and made a promise to myself that I would never be in an abusive relationship. Well life doesn’t always go the way we plan it to go.
Instead of being happy or proud that I want to be a best person I can be, which I feel is to earn a degree. They feel it is selfish and that I am abandoning responsibilities at home, however my husband and children feel the complete opposite and thankfully are extremely supportive. How I plan to deal with this challenge is simply by ignoring their rude comments and look the other way. I can’t change their thoughts or feelings regarding the choice I have made, but I can control my reaction, which is to show my children kindness always wins. When they have a problem with another child not being kind to them, they will tell that child that they will pray for them, which we do. That will be the kindness I show to those negative people. I will pray that God shows them my heart is working towards something that he wants. Something that is bigger than I am and will one day hopefully understand why he has guided on this
When I was twenty –three I went to college to get my science degree, thinking that was all that I would need before I could go for my Bachelor in teaching. I was wrong. I am now going back to school, for my second half of the degree, which is my arts, and then I can go for my BA.
As a first year student, college is an excellent opportunity to discover one’s own sense of identity and interact with a diverse range of people. Unfortunately, everyone will experience moments of confusion, loneliness, or even disengagement during their college years, which may cause a lack of interest for campus involvement. Through many studies, there are several theories that determine the parallelism between a student’s growth and their involvement interest, which also provides helpful methods for first year students to overcome challenges during this time. As Luckyday mentors this gives us insight to how to carefully approach different situations from mentees while forming a lasting impact on their transition from high school to college.
Deciding to go to college was not easy. I was planning to opt for Cosmetology school. I had a great passion for hair and makeup. I have colored my own hair, gave many of my friend's highlights and I gave my mom bangs. My plan was to work in my favorite hair salon De La Mer for five years, save up enough money and then open up my own beauty salon. My parents were not on board with my plan. As I was getting my makeup done for graduation, my makeup artist began to tell me how she wishes she had gone to college, she said she had taken the easy route out of high school and that she was planning on going to school. She said that this work requires too much labor and that it was not worth it. In her first two years she loved her job, but then
At the start of this class, I made a goal to develop my writing skills to better prepare me for other courses for my degree. I knew English 106 would be different compared to any other English or college courses that I have taken. I knew English 106 environment will let me grow in diverse writing dimensions. My long serving years of experience in the military has exposed me to many cultures around the globe. In just seven weeks of the course, I have seen some improvement in my writing. This course has afforded me with several techniques that have made writing not only a little bit easier but also more in-depth resulting in a higher level of academic writing versus my normal military style writing. Now I understand the writing process and
As the months went by and my baby got older. I thought about furthering my education. Seeing how I was a full-time mom and I had a full-time job, it became less and less an option for me. I would have to quit my job to do so, and that’s not an option at all. So, I put off going to school. Well, as the season change and the job positions got smaller I realized that I
There is a testimonial from a woman in your similar position who decided to go back to school (Best College Reviews, 2012). “I was 32 years old with a full-time job, three kids, and no college degree. There were very few offerings from reputable universities to earn a four-year diploma. The evening, online, and blended classes offered created the flexibility I needed while at the same time providing comprehensive and challenging courses.” See Juan, even though you have a family and limited time, getting your degree is easier than ever and it is definitely worth the effort for 62% more earnings.
Deciding to go back to school for my master’s degree was not a particularly easy choice. Just starting a new job I found myself surrounded by smart, highly educated peers. It took me ten years to complete my undergraduate coursework, and while I was the first person in my family to obtain a bachelor’s degree, surrounded by coworkers that had advanced degrees caused me to feel very inadequate. Promoted to this position based on my merit and knowledge, I kept reminding myself that I did not need an advanced degree for validation. Yet, I was also faced with the fact that I would need to be competitive with my peers should further advancement become available. When considering my options the cost and time commitment needed to be taken into account. Knowing I was going to be working a graveyard made it difficult to see how I would fit in time to
Since I didn’t find success in the job I found, I decided to switch gears and go back to college to build upon my knowledge. I took advantage of saving money by living with my parents and obtaining a Master’s degree in a good part time program offered by the university. I am glad I took this opportunity because I got to learn more skills and knowledge that I can apple to career. As my emerging adulthood ages began to end, I started to live alone while working at a full time job that pays for my bills, and by taking additional classes. At this point in life, I was working towards finding the correct place to build a stronger, lifelong
By that time I realized that raising four small children was quite the work, and I also realized that without a degree under my belt, finding a career was a even bigger challenge. So, I chalked it up as a life learning experience, and assumed that my chances of ever being able to pursue my dream of a degree was never going to happen. That 's when I turned my focus on my children 's education, I was not going to let them miss out on that opportunity for
This week was my second week in the classroom, and I absolutely loved it. This week flowed more because the procedures and rules were already stablished. Although Mrs. McCollum does not have “set” classroom rules displayed in her classroom, she does expect her students to respect each other. One of the first procedures that students are taught is when they come in the morning they have to hang their backpacks in their correct spots. Then, they must put their take-home folders and put it in a bucket that is next to the door. Next, the students must quietly grab a book and sit outside the hallway until it is time to line up to go inside the classroom. This is a crucial commencing procedure because it sets the stage for the whole day. During this time the teacher monitors the students.