I turned in my notice at work! I will be leaving my full time job June 5 and starting a part time job on campus at UT June 8 (in the Computer Science Department no less!). It will be alot less money, but I will get my foot in the door at the UT "system" and will be able to pursue my academic career goals full time.
Am I scared? Heck, yes! My mom and my in-laws think I'm stupid for doing this. My husband says to go for it. My kids are okay with it. So, sink or swim, here I go! Not only do I need running shoes, now I need floaties as well (won't that be an interesting sight on campus!). Wish me luck! Stay tuned . . .
I did it!
The happy graduate
Bob and me
Biltmore, Asheville, NC
The road to . . .
Sierra Vista Sunrise
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- zickbee
- 40something student, Mom to three human children and two canine children, Arizona "native", collegiate basketball fan.
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Welcome to a Blog for Older Non-Traditional Students
Being an older nontraditional student is not always easy as we try to negotiate through a sea of younger faces and attitudes. We think things like, "Will I be able to relate to these 'kids' and fit in?", "Do I remember how to study, write papers, etc.?", "How do I apply for Financial Aid?", "What if I fail a class?". Life is an adventure to be lived - nothing ventured, nothing gained. As nontrads, our goal is still the same as our younger counterparts - to get our degree, whether we are on campus or online.
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Good luck! I will be tuning in here to here about it. Let us know how it is going and what it is like for you, going back to school and your new job. Yay! You did it!
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