My feelings today are hard to describe--exhiliarated, terrified, and hopeful are only some of the words I would use.
I met for the first time this morning with my student advisor, and made up the list of the courses I will need to finish my Bachelor's degree. The last time I was in school was...1974?? I got married young and never completed my studies. Got busy with babies and other things, never had the time or the money, had to work full-time, and Life just took over. I don't think things are any less busy now, but my little Inner Voice is telling me that now is the time.
I am going to try to carve out a little space in my life for my studies, and try to DO THIS. At my age (55), it is a very scary and intimidating prospect indeed. I worry that the old brain doesn't work quite as well as it did 35 years ago. But I feel that I have to try.
If you have done this, of know of someone who did, I would appreciate any words of advice and wisdom you have to offer.
I'm a College Girl now. (can't see through the tears)
4 comments:
Good for you!
Susan - I was younger (27) and a young Mom with 2 kids and I was helping my husband run his plumbing business when I went back. I felt the same way - terrified, excited, thrilled! And I made it, so you can too!! Just one warning - as an older student, be careful of becoming obsessive about the grades. I was devastated when I got a grade of 93 on a math exam - it wasn't a perfect grade!!! After that, I started to be a bit more realistic and still got great grades! Have fun and enjoy every minute of it!!
Fantastic decision!! I'm 35 years old and starting to study. From the moment I finished school I worked in our family business. After 50 years the business stopped, my family members retired. I was the only one who was too young to stop. I found another job immediately, but soon found out that everyone wants to see diplomas, experience is less important. I'm really nervous, like you I'm wondering if I can do it..
I want to wish you all the best!!!!
Congrats!! Well....all I can say is you just GO GIRL!! This is just amazing...I'm just 2 yrs. younger than you and I can not imagine me going back to school!!
What courage you have!!!
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