My Database Design & Analysis class just discussed in our first class this week, the differences between the on-ground and online classes we’ve taken and the benefits and drawbacks, things they liked & didn’t like, etc?

Hmm, instead of commenting about that here, maybe I should make it a blog post?

Best wishes in all of your endeavors!

It’s amazing sometimes (in retrospect, of course) how painful and terrible life experiences can give us new and brighter beginnings, after we expected nothing but an ‘end’.

My son asked me once why I hadn’t completed college when I was younger, and I had to change the subject. I don’t talk poorly about his Father in front of him, but, because of his unavailability at home, I had no time for school, and because of his financial irresponsibility, I had no money for classes or books either.
I really thought that my life as I knew it was destroyed, but, over the past six years, I’ve rebuilt everything bigger and better than it was before.

Sure, I lost my house and had to live in an apartment for two years.
Sure, I faced single Motherhood at age 24.

BUT, with a supportive boss, a good employer, and a wonderful friend who later became my husband, we’re doing alright, and my son knows from watching me that, it’s never too late, no matter the reason things didn’t wind up ‘perfect’ the first time around.

I applaud you for taking the opportunity you were given and making the most of it!

WOW! You are a busy woman!

I think most of the students that I’ve talked to in my classes are in the ‘do it anyway’ camp.
I am not going to pass up the opportunity for extra work or a sponsored trip just because I’ve got homework to do. I do it on the plane or during lunch break or any time I’m away from the family. My career isn’t stopping just because I’m in school and neither is anyone else’s.

Good luck on the film competition!!!

I can *really* identify with your post!

During the semesters I only have one class, I can get most of my work done during lunches and after the kids go to bed, but, when I’ve got two classes, with busy times at work and I get no lunch… I’ve taken a few days off work at the end of the semester to make sure I’ve got everything complete.

I have to admit that I’ve given up on staying home for the day because I get so little done… I typically leave the house at 6am like always, but, drag my laptop along with me and work at a table at Cracker Barrel until the local library or Brouster Hall opens, and I can grab a space there…

I do enjoy the example I’m setting for my older son right now. He’s currently a ‘gifted’ student and sometimes comments about how much he’s expected to write like it’s a great chore. THAT ;-p is when I pull out my textbooks or show him my Blackboard learning modules and show him how much I have to write, too.
I remind him that he’s building skills he’ll need further along in school, as well as at work. (I also tell him he needs to study hard now, so he can finish college before he starts a family, but, I’m showing both of my kids, as well as their friends, that it’s not to late, and if you work hard, you can keep up with the school work).

Good job on finding your confidence and doing what you feel like you should! ~high five~

What a GREAT trip! It was really nice chatting with you on portfolio night.
Thanks for sharing this story.

~Melanie Perry