AslansLady

Started the journey towards higher education 6 years ago. Got my AAS in 2005, my BA in 2007, and have 2 more classes to go to get my Master’s in Counseling Studies at Capella University. I will be 60 years old. So far, I have a 4.0 grade point average. I’m really tired of school and hoping I can keep the grade point up, but I’m really exhausted. I am hoping once I have my MS degree in March that I can teach at our local community college. I’m debating whether to go on and get my doctorate; if somebody else would pay for it, I might do it, but at this point I’ll have such a huge student loan that I might not get it paid off before I die!

Teresa

I finished my bachelor’s program back in June, but won’t get the actual diploma until December. (The college only gives them out twice a year.) I have already started my Master’s program at Capella University where I’m seeking a Human Services-Mental Health Counseling degree. I finish up my first class this week (with an A) and have just started the second quarter taking Mental Health Counseling and Theories of Personality. It looks to be a daunting yet exciting endeavor. I am going to try to go full time and earn my Master’s in 3 years.

I am 58 y/o and if I can do this at my age, I would encourage anyone of any age to do it. The key is to keep the goal in sight when you are feeling overwhelmed or discouraged. Take it one day at a time and don’t get bogged down looking at the big picture. Stay organized and do your assignments ahead of time so you’re not rushed at the last minute or if an emergency occurs. If you don’t understand a class, get help; that’s what tutors are there for and some colleges offer them gratis.

Good luck to those of you still working on your Bachelor’s. It is a worthy endeavor!

Teresa

Well, I mailed in my ISP thesis this past week. It looked awesome bound! I only had 3 corrections to make, so I’m assuming I’ll get an A on it and the module. I’ve kind of been at a loss all week since we are no longer meeting as a class. I keep thinking I need to go post, but there is no longer a need.

I all but have my bachelor’s degree now. I have to take a math or science class this summer, so I decided on a Biology class called Nutritiion and Health offered at the local community college. Once that is done, I simply have to wait until December and receive my diploma.

I’m going to go update my resume and also update my portfolio. Although I can’t apply for a full-time job until after I take that summer class, I might be able to find some part-time work in the mental-health care field in the meantime. I also need to apply for graduate study. I haven’t decided yet where, but I had better get with it and get my application in a few places. I’d like to start in the fall. Walden says they will take a letter from Corban College once I’ve completed the biology class so I could get started by September. I can hardly wait!

That’s all for now. I probably won’t post here again until I’ve finished my biology class.