Getting my AA
2 months ago
It’s almost time for exams for my frist smester of college… Can’t wait for summer. I’m well on my way to getting my AA.
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How to get my AA
It made me
completely insane
 "It was a lot of work and seemed like I would never finish, but it was definitely worth the effort."
How I did it: It took me four years. I dropped at least one or two classes every semester. I started taking classes during summer and winter semesters, and also some night classes after I started working during the day. I found out that these worked so much better for me than traditional daytime/ full-semester classes, so I made an effort to sign up for more like that. Lessons & tips: Don't give up. Seriously. College can be stressful and frustrating- if you start feeling overwhelmed try taking less classes. I wouldn't advise taking time off though- once you lose that momentum it can be really hard to get back into it. I found that summer classes and night classes were much better than traditional daytime classes- the atmosphere was more laid-back and social, and the teachers tended to be more lenient (though this may vary by school). If you have a subject which you find very difficult, it might help to take the class by itself so you can give it your full attention. |
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It made me
Yesssss!!!! 
How I did it: It took me five years in a two year school but I finally did it. I took my time and took classes that I found were interesting, instead of what I needed. I wanted to be a more cultured, more well rounded person. I took every class under the sun; some I needed, some I didn't. But alas, I am finally finished!!!!! Read how I did it…
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this might be irrelivant
2 months ago
because I have well surpassed the requirements for an AA, I am merely finishing up those required for an AS. because science is awesome.
Ahhh, nothing better than a crisp new diploma
4 months ago
I started taking college classes when I was still in high school, so I really expected to finish in under two years. I dropped a lot of classes and passing English seemed almost impossible. I thought I was going to finish after my fall ‘07 semester, but once again I managed to fail English. I transferred to a 4-year college anyway, but I went back over the summer and finally passed my last class and got my degree.
AA
5 months ago
I’ll have my AA by Spring 2010! Whoot. I would have it sooner, but I don’t want to worry about coming back from SAS and trying to transfer to a university. So, I’ll come back from SAS and take 2 more classes, and then transfer!
kaid1 needs a little something
Sweet.
5 months ago
It kind of snuck up on me. After this semester, all I should need to do is take a computer course, and do the paperwork to apply. Crazy. While that will still have to wait until an available semester, it’s still shocking to see how little I have left to do. I’m going to have a degree!
Almost done!
5 months ago
I’m finally in my FINAL semester of school at Saint Petersburg College. God I can’t wait to finish and go to University of South Florida.
Woooo!
msjulz still yearns for more
Finally! No more nightmares!
18 months ago
oh man.. after having to drop out of school to have my son, being out of school for two years, and then trying to go back to school, changin my major. i didn’t think i’d make it. but i did! graudated last summer with my second Associate’s degree. i’m really thankful. and miraculously suddenly quit having the nightmares about failing school!
WoW!
18 months ago
That took me forever but it was worth every minute. I’m going on with my education which I hope goes faster than my start.
2 classes
20 months ago
I’m only taking American Government and Comp 1 this semester, but I plan on taking on a full load this spring. I don’t know if I need to finish my AA by taking the Semester at Sea or not. I’ll look into it more. I’m really excited about Spring.
