Originally Posted By CinderellaShanny It is official... I am now a Student at Grays Harbor College. I signed up for my classes yesterday. My Counselor was trying very hard to convince me that "Full Time" in the summer is a bad idea for me. He said for one thing I will be a new student, for another it will be my first year in College and lastly the summer quarter is very short, therefor a lot of work and information crammed into a short time period. Well I wouldn't listen to him. I told him I need full time status to get full money from financial aid. It's the only way I can afford to quit my job. Finally he took the bait and let me get 13 credits this summer. I know it will be a lot of work, but it will be way worth it in the long run. So here is what I am looking forward to in the Summer...M-TH classes on campus: Fund of Arithmetic I (Math 058) from 8am-10am (thank goodness I am math challenged so this class shouldn't kill me like Algebra would), then from 10:10am-12:10pm Intro to Sociology (110). I will be also taking Exposit/Argument Writing (English 101) online. This will get me my 13 credits and full time ststus. I love my schedule though. Only in school till about noon and then have Friday, Saturday and Sunday to study and do homework. During the summer I am also going to be working as a receptionist (kinda) at the Community pools here in town for extra cash (for our August trip to WDW). Since my Brother is in charge of them, he will schedule me around school. Also, the beauty of this summer job is that I will be able to do homework while I am working. It will be a kick-back job. So there ya have it. This old lady of 32 years old (33 on May 31st) is starting College in June. My online class starts June 22nd and my On campus starts June 26th (I believe). I feel like such a kid though. Mostly because I am so excited. I get to have a Student I.D card!!! OMG!!! YAY!!! Whenever I am in town I will drop by and get that made. Also, I had no idea how expensive school is! OMG! Get this... just the three classes I am taking (if I weren't to get financial aid) would cost me $880.65!!!! That doesn't even include books for petes sake! My oh my. Thank goodness for financial aid and grants. Ok y'all I will keep you posted on how I am doing. I might end up needing help with my homework at some point LOL, so if I do, I will come here. You guys are the greatest! Shanny
Originally Posted By mickey_ring cool! Start your own business or pick a career that can't be done cheaper by someone in another country. Just a little advice from someone who figured it out fifteen years later than I needed to.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Congrats and good luck --- see the thread on what did you major in for thoughts on curriculums --
Originally Posted By avromark Just take a look at what 1 year of law or medical costs you. Congrats. College what's that? Do you know how often most of us end up back in the classroom for continuing education? You'll probably end up in class with your kids in a few years! Textbooks, well I can tell you a way to get the cheaper without a five finger discount if you want. Unless your college makes you purchase them from their bookstore. Used is fine, just don't rely on the highlights and answers scribbled in, you have no idea if it was Einstein or Marco Grouch or George W. Bush who used the book before you...
Originally Posted By Mrs 2oon <<This old lady of 32 years old (33 on May 31st) is starting College in June. >> I'm 44 and went back to college last August. You're never too old to continue education. I've actually become quite friendly with some of the "young ones" in my classes. Good luck with your schooling!
Originally Posted By CinderellaShanny Thanks for all the words of encouragement guys. You know it's funny you say that I might be in a class with my kids in a few years. My Daughter and I were just talking about that. If I stick with Nursing and finish in 5 years (could be done in 4 from my level) she actually will be going to the college at the same time. ROFLOL. How weird would that be! Also thanks for all the advice. I can hardly wait to begin. Dang I wish it started tomorrow.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 And the day you finish you will be so proud of yourself you won;t believe it --!!
Originally Posted By beamerdog WhooHoo! Good for you!! If you know you're going into a course that is going to be challenging for you, find out if they have things like math labs where they have teaching assistants who help you for free. One of my sons used the labs in school and he ended up on Dean's list many times. If available, start using it right away and don't wait until you get into deep ka-kah.
Originally Posted By avromark <<If available, start using it right away and don't wait until you get into deep ka-kah.>> Advice worth more then gold. Once your behind it is hard as sin to catch-up, stay ahead of the curve you'll spend less time studying and earn honour roll. <<And the day you finish you will be so proud of yourself you won;t believe it --!!>> Until you go back, over and over, most jobs will have you in continuing education, i've attended 3 post-secondary institutions now... Look at the degree thread here and see how many people attend multiple colleges/universities.
Originally Posted By goodgirl Congratulations on taking the plunge Shanny. It will be hard work but the payoff will be worth it. Good luck.
Originally Posted By CinderellaShanny Thank you again for the kind words of encouragement. Y'all make me more excited as the days go on. My counselor did tell me that there is free tutoring in the Library all summer long and I can use it for any of my classes. I definately plan on taking advantage of that. You are right about falling behind and then having to study like crazy to catch up. That's what I went through all through High School. I never even thought about it till I read what you said. Woo hooo gosh I am so ready for College. I really think I will do much better in school now that I am older and don't have the distractions I had in High School (boys, Drill Team, boys, Pep Squad, boys, S.A.D.D., boys, and the social things). I think this is going to be hard work but still fun at the same time. Thanks again everyone! Shanny
Originally Posted By Ursula Oh, good luck!!! I am very happy for you! Can we all come to you graduation party? I know you will do well, since this time around you WANT to go whereas in high school, you HAD to go.
Originally Posted By avromark On lucky number 13, my one job is currently sending me back to school again so for another 9 months i'll be in school while working full time, so adult back to college again student's unite!
Originally Posted By CinderellaShanny Ursula, of course you all will be invited. I couldn't imagine Graduating without my Disney pals. *hugs* Shanny
Originally Posted By disney pete way to go shanny it takes a brave person to do what you are doing i wish you all the luck in the world even though you wont need it.
Originally Posted By CinderellaShanny Thank you everyone again. Well today was my last day at work. Wow so scary. Been working there for 2 1/2 years (my person record by the way). It feels weird not having to go to work tomorrow. Guess this was one way to get my Birthday off lol. Shanny
