Well as a returning non-traditional student this week has been full of ups and downs. I spent the entire week trying to pick up classes so I can fulfill my full time status, and make sure that I don't take classes that I don't need. Today was the final drop/add day and I find out that my full time status doesn't really matter because my financial aid is in limbo. So now is decision time. Do I keep the classes that I have fought all week to get into and just come back next semester? Or do I go forward and hope everything works out?
Well I must go to part time, and drop half of my much fought over classes. This means that I will have less out of pocket if my financial aid falls through and that my family gets to see more of my smiling face since I won't be secluding myself in my husbands office at night.
For anyone considering going back to school, it can be done!!!
Don't let doubts and worries keep you from doing it. It is a great experience. I thought about it for years and thought that I didn't have time or would not be able to do the work. Believe me, I'm up for the challange and the sense of accomplishment is the power that keeps me going. With 3 children housework never seems to end, and the laundry will always pile up. The thing to remember is that each assignment down is one step closer to the finish line and a great career. My children will grow up and start doing their own laundry, in their own houses and I will need something to do with my time. Other than spoil my grandchildren.
And a final note, if I finish with 3 children, then they don't have an excuse not to finish when they graduate high school!
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