Only took eight years.
3 days ago
I am planning on graduating in June 2010. I’m sure the academic department will find a way to try and screw me over, but I’ve become pretty good at winning battles with them.
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How to finish my bachelors degree
It made me
 "Finishing my senior project felt like banging my head against a brick wall... but three years of procrastination later I changed my major and finished in a snap."
How I did it: I felt a lot of pressure from my parents (who were paying the tuition) to finish school in a timely manner, so I just picked a major that seemed like it would be done as quickly as possible. I walked across the stage in my robe at graduation, but I never finished my senior project. I got a job and worked for three years, torturing myself about that project. Then when I discovered that my employer had tuition reimbursement for all employees to get bachelor's degrees, I changed my major and went back to school immediately. Changing my major meant a few more credits, which took a couple of years to finish since I was only taking one night class per semester, but I enjoyed every minute of it. Lessons & tips: Make sure you've chosen a course of study that feels good to you and worth all the work. I didn't WANT to work on or finish my first major, but when I changed my major to something I loved, school was a joy. And even though it took me a few more years to finish, I did it gladly. Resources: Self-knowledge, passion for the major I chose, tuition reimbursement from my employer
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5 days ago
Only 4 1/2 more weeks – it’s coming up fast! I’ve got a couple of big papers (one’s 15 pages) due in a couple of weeks and then 3 of my 4 classes have finals. I envy my roommate – he doesn’t have a single final and will be done a week before me, lucky duck. Only 14 years in the making, but I can do it!
Taradenise is pondering future goals.
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4 weeks ago
I’m about two semesters from my Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design, however, we moved one hundred miles from the school I was attending. I have recently found an online program through SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) and I’m looking into starting in January 2010. I currently work full-time as a graphic designer and I do as well and make as much money as a designer with a degree, so why should I bother? Well, my employer is paying my tuition and I feel a need to complete my education. Maybe someday I will go on to get my Masters? But I need the Bachelors first.
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I am praying to God I complete this goal.
1 month ago
I am doing a double Major and am pushing myself to finish. Unfortunately I won’t finish my degree in the time period I had hoped (due to me deciding to do a double). That said I would prefer to do an extra year of University if it makes me more employable and takes time off the accreditation by my chosen professional body.
sean7 What better place than here? What better time than now?
a few weeks down, a lot more to go
1 month ago
It hasnt been such a bad transition to go back to school. I am now much older than the kids that are in my class, but that helps me to concentrate. It doesn’t really matter how I do, but I can’t help but take pride in my work and try to do everything right. I feel that the food that I turn out in class is on such a different level than the other students, which helps me to realize that maybe I benefitted from some time off. The next step is to get a job at the Four Seasons…
dewaddikt picked 43, now I just need to get started!
Almost done...
1 month ago
I added this, but really I only have two classes left and should be done in November. Still, it will be a big accomplishment once I finally finish this thing!
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2 months ago
I actually won’t finish until 12/21, but I don’t know how to change the date on the challenges. But I’m two weeks into the semester and I think everything’s going to be great for my last semester. I’m taking Sociology of Religion, Music of the Beatles, MS Office for Medical Professions, and Intro to Oceanography.
sean7 What better place than here? What better time than now?
School starts tomorrow!
2 months ago
Not really excited about going back, but its what I have to do in order to finish…. which I’m very excited to accomplish. I’ll keep updates on how these last 6 months go.
I’m also starting Sommelier courses which I may be able to complete by early summer… this I’m really excited for… Should be a good year :)
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3 months ago
I will finish my last semester of school this fall. If I do not do so, I will not have any money remaining personally or by student loans to continue taking classes.
