finish college

I can’t believe that this time next year I will have graduated from college. I never thought I would be this close. Going to college off and on over the last 10 years made this process seem never-ending. But since 2008, I jumped into full time classes and full time work. It’s been stressful, but so worth it. I can’t wait to be finished, but I know the truly educated never stop learning. So I intend on being a lifelong learner.

Classes officially start tomorrow for the 2nd summer session. Both of the classes I’m taking are online so I’ll be spending a lot of time in front of the computer when I’m not at work, which will kind of suck. I have to get it done though. I have to. Have to.

So, that one measly capstone class that I needed to take this quarter to be an “official” graduate was full. I added to the waiting list of one of the classes and was 9th on the waiting list. Thanks to stupid state school politics and funding, most of the teachers were laid off and the school did not offer enough sessions of this course to correspond with the number of graduating seniors who would be required to take it this quarter. Unfortunately, I did not make it into the class and do not want to waste my entire summer (not to mention, the tuition cost and the $200 book for the course) hoping that 9 people drop the course at some point so that I can get in and receive credit for event taking the class.

Totally discouraging. Remind me again, why did I drop everything to come back to school full time? Guess I will just try to keep myself occupied until I can get into the course for the Winter Session. I’m gonna try for the Fall Session too, but there’s a good chance I won’t be able to complete the course as I have some travel planned. Luckily, I’ve managed to squeeze in some fun things while I’m able to.

I have my schedule for the Fall and I am taking 4 class. This will leave me with only 5 class left! Here is where it gets a little confusing, 2 of my classes I still have to take (student teaching & my portfolio) I have to take in one semester by themselves and before I can’t take those until I take the other 3. So long story short, I will be taking the 3 classes in the Spring and the other 2 next Fall, which will total out my years of college to 5 just for my associates degree! Haha I rock.

i graduate in december, if all goes according to plan! then i’ll have a degree in graphic design, and i’ll start looking for jobs in all the major cities.

Well, ended up getting a B in my stats class, after stressing out over it immensely. Ecology course no idea what I got but not really important, I know I passed it. Now I just have to submit the proper paperwork to transfer the credits. Sadly, I still have one more credit that’s needed for approval, waiting to hear back from the head of the Gen Ed committee. _{_} Just give me my degree!

So I am almost done! 3 more credits whoo hoo! I decided against taking the CLEP for various reasons and have now opted for a class instead. In addition to the math class I will also be taking Introduction to Chemical Dependency. I have decided to work towards an associates in Chemical Dependency Counseling. I am super excited about this and cannot wait to start. I know that if I do not do this I wont be completely satisfied with only having a degree in Photography. Perhaps Alli and I will have a wall of degrees!

I paid off the bursar bill and signed up for classes. I may be getting in over my head, but I’m taking 6 credits over the summer and 7 credits in the fall. And 2 of those classes are law classes. Have I lost my mind??!

I have been in college since 2005. I have 40 credits to my name right now, which I should have more but I think that’s a good start. I think I might take a break from school until my 4 year old son starts school. I just feel that i am cramming a lot of schooling in without being ready for what I am trying to prepare for. I am going to become a social worker and I think if I get my life in place I can help others get theirs in place as well. Right now is not a good time to go back, especially since I have a young child at home with no daycare.

Graduation walk ceremony was this past Sunday. I did not attend, by choice. After 12 years of working and studying for one class at a time, I’ve decided to quit my job and return full time to get it over with. Now that I’m not working, I’ve decided to save my money on the cap and gown and treat myself to something I really enjoy. Instead, I went to a graduation BBQ for a friend and just relaxed. At this point, I almost feel like the whole graduation ceremony is more for families who like the production. Not mine. They’re aware that I’m finally getting my BS degree and I’m sure they all think I should have my phD by now.

Anyway, I officially have one more class to go to finish up the entire undergrad process: Seminar in Business. I am 14th on the waitlist, and am hoping that either some people drop or we get a larger classroom. If I don’t get into this class I’m going to be stuck commuting to school through the Fall, all because they’re not offering enough required courses in respect to the number of graduating seniors. It’s their way of milking us for more money. Guess I’ll just cross my fingers.

Other than that, I’m pretty darn excited about the whole thing being over with.