Freedom1990

I think I'm going to vomit, seriously. Today was the first day I could log onto the last 6 classes for this semester (they start Monday, one class started last Monday).

I have no idea how on God's green earth I am going to do this, and I wasn't working the first two semesters.

Where's the barf bag?

Still Waters

Still Water's tips for surviving university: Get some caffeine and always remember to use lots of adjectives.

Freedom1990

(Although I do have the coffee, it's time to stock up on Starbuck's whole beans to grind every morning-that's some serious go-juice.)

Still Waters

What classes have you got this semester?

Freedom1990

Intro to Data Processing & MIS
Health Records Practicum I
Medical Report Transcription
Financial and Computer Issues
Quality Management
CPT Coding
Health Record Applications III

Still Waters

Ugh.

Oh man.

Well, I was a science major so my lineup looked a lot different. I so wish I had been able to go back. Damn. Depresses me.

Organization is key - get your sharpies and book page stickies etc. all in order

Freedom1990

It's never too late to go back. Hell I spent 20+ years while raising my girls by myself, getting in a college class here and there when I could from a nearby college that had an outreach program here.

I had 33 credit hours transfer last year when I enrolled full-time in the RHIT program for a degree.

I'll be 2 days past my 52nd birthday when I am sitting in the midst of all the young ones for the graduation ceremony with my cap and gown on too! I don't give a rat's butt if I am the oldest one. I earned that degree! Then 9 more hours over the summer and I will have my associate of arts degree (no ceremony needed for that one though).

It is never ever too late to pursue your dreams. I am living proof. I have been in recovery for over 19 years now, and this last year it is like things have fallen into place like I never believed possible.

Good things are out there. We just have to be brave enough to step out of our old comfort zones and go for it!

:ghug2 :ghug2

laurie6781

You beat me, lol I was 46 1/2. Then I had to take the 1 day, 8 hour, State Licensing test to get my license as an LPN and I think that was worse than all the classes I took, rofl

You are correct, one is never too old to further their education. I'm 64, but, if I can get my surgery on my heel done and my knee, I might just start in January working on what I need yet to get my degree to be an RN. We'll see.

You have come a long way Dev!!!!! You are doing great.

No, you don't need a 'barf bag' you need lots of coffee and chocolates! I just know you will do great!!!!!

Love and hugs,

Still Waters

I did go back, and it got sidetracked to take care of an ailing alcoholic :/

And my student loan? The ONE bill that didn't get paid. Funny that.

So no, no more college for me - not for a very long time I'm afraid.

My focus now is on the kid, getting her ready for high school and such.

splendra

I am proud of you go girl go!!

Bernadette

Keep your head down and just take it one day at a time!!
You can do this!

best of luck--
b

Freedom1990

I got sidetracked twice when I was going to start full-time. Once with each daughter and a crisis involving each daughter. I finally said enough is enough.

I do know about student loans as it took me almost 10 years to pay off the loans for tech school (Pell Grant didn't even begin to cover most of that).

Freedom1990

Laurie, I decided to put things in perspective today. Amber offered to take me out for Mexican food for supper, and I gladly accepted!

Now I'm watching ridiculously silly videos like these!

Bernadette

LOL!!!!!!!!!
Laughter makes everything brighter!
thanks for that!

DesertEyes

Devon, you're an inspiration. With all the stuff you got going in your life you just hold your head high and keep right on building a better life for yourself. And still find time to care for old dogs and newcomers here on SR.

You're one awesome lady, and your recovery is an awesome example.

Mike

Seren

Goooooooooo, Dev!!!

You can do this! Just polish up the glasses and set to!

HG

Freedom1990

Another 100+ pages printed out on the last two classes today now that the assignments are finally posted.

The good news is I didn't vomit!

I'm going to get through this semester like the other two, one day at a time.

Still Waters

Are these all online courses?

Freedom1990

Yep. Of course the practicum involves the experience I've already had at work, a few assignments to submit, and then a final report at the end of the class.

Still Waters

I looove online courses....except chemistry.

I actually even liked math courses online, with only the exams in the classroom.

You know...you may want to invest in a backup modem....