Response To Moving Back To School

After graduating high school, I went straight into the work field for 2 and a half years. I never really appreciated school growing up and never gave a real effort in grade school. After 2 Years of not going to school, I began to notice and appreciate the value of receiving an education. At first i was hesitant of returning back to school because of my age, I was 21 years old. Most people my age were finishing college and I was just beginning. When I first attended NOVA my goal was to just receive my associates degree in business administration but after a year I realized that I shouldn't just settle for that when I could get my bachelors. I finished my last course at NOVA this past summer and it was a great feeling. I had always planned to

RP is Spanish speaking. RP stated that her son Phillip Cruz Orozco (age 4, DOB 6/28/11) is afraid to go to school. The child disclosed that staff Adam is always "bothering" him. RP stated that he is continuously chastising the child. When the child's father picked him on Friday 3/18/16, the child told asked his parent if he would have to go back to school. RP told the child that he would have to return to school in 2 days (after the weekend). RP disclosed that the child cried on Saturday, Sunday and on Monday morning when it was time to go to school. RP stated that the child has never acted this way and she did not send him to school that morning. RP stated that she was not able to go to work because the child was so upset about going to school.

It all started going into State Fair Community College and talking with a counselor. I was nervous at first thinking of all the younger minds fresh out of high school and me having to dig deep in my head trying to remember information from years ago. As I spoke with this lady that was around the same age as me she had said she was looking at going back to school also, right then I felt a little more at ease. I was not the only older person taking classes with the younger kids.

My decision to go back to school in the fall of 2012 was one of the hardest decisions I have ever made. I’m a stay at home mom of 4 boys with 2 of them being special needs. My oldest was born with a rare genetic condition called hereditary spastic paraplegia and my youngest son was born with a rare condition called Dravet Syndrome that requires 24/7 care. I was at a point in my life where I had lost my identity of who I was and I wanted to be me again. I made that important decision to go back to school for myself with the fear of how I was going to do it, but I knew that it was right. It took me 3 years to complete my AS but with the support of my husband and kids I was able to receive my degree. I worked hard and was able to juggle being

Hi Lauren. Thank you for the response. I did think it was too late to come back to school. I am so glad I didn’t listen to that little voice deep down inside that said I would regret this. I’m happy you chose the same! We are really doing what’s not only best for our futures but our children’s, as well. I wish you all the best of luck!

It’s never too late. These are words I whole heartedly believe. A year and a half ago I decided to go back school to study nursing. Coincidentally, a week after I enrolled in classes I found out I was ten weeks pregnant. As any woman would I had my doubts about whether I could handle going to school and now being pregnant. But then I thought, I now had even more of a reason to go back. I would soon have a child who would be looking up to me. I wanted to be able to set a good example for them. I started attending classes in the fall as a part time student. Considering I had not been in school for over ten years the transition was a lot easier than I had thought it would be. My teachers were nice as well as my classmates. I finished a semester

Going back to school requires a lot of planning especially at our age, I am 47 years old and just like you, there were questions regarding going back to school that required the use of my critical thinking more than ever to be able to come up with the correct answer and ultimately a decision.

It all started on a Friday the day I got off for spring break. I had just got home from school and I had went up to my room to get on my IPad and texting my friends to hang out with some friends. Then, around 4:00 my parents had come up to my room all happy and excited to tell me the greatest news ever. Then, they say, “We are moving to Findlay.” At first, I thought they were joking, but then they keep saying they were not joking about anything and I really just didn’t know what to say about this. I started to ask why we would ever move away and they said “your father got a job transfer.” Then I started to think about it and I just didn’t want to do this at all. Then for the rest of the day I just sat up in my room trying not to think about

“I was surprised”, would be a gross understatement in reading an article from 1975. This article focuses on the challenges a woman faces with returning to school (Brandenburg 1974). Many of the questions and concerns I have thought to myself about returning was mentioned in this piece, The needs of women returning to school. Most of the struggles faced 1975 are the same issues that women face today, such as, attention to household duties, child care, and fear of resentment from husband and/or children. Moreover, in an article from 2010, Inspiration From Home: Understanding Family as Key to Adult Women's Self-Investment, the information is similar to the 1975 article, as to the challenges a woman faces; however, the support of the women

I hope all is going well! I remember you saying that it might be a possibility to bring me back as a coop next semester. Just wanted to let you know that I'd be happy to come back, if at all possible.

Throughout the years people spend in school, there are always students who try harder than others and give more effort to help themselves get ready for the future. On the other hand, there are students who slack to just get through school and as a result, they end up not doing so well. Teachers will allow the students who do not have the academic skills to move forward, and allow them to move forward in their education. Schooling from 8th grade to high school helps mold the undergraduates into whom and what they will become in the future. Keeping students held back in school helps that student do the best that they can do with motivation to work towards future goals, and also gives them the opportunity to get back on the right track without

As a student at the age of 32, I have many causes for starting college again. My main cause was I realized that I was going nowhere working, as a cashier, for minimum wage. Another factor was showing my kids that no matter how old you are, you should never give up on your dreams. Yet another cause is my brain is slowing down as I get older and I need to keep my brain functioning at full capacity. In high school, I focused on other activities than learning. I would like to right my wrongs and make my mother proud by going back to school. Another cause is I am a quick learner and there are so many things for my brain to absorb. It would be a shame to waste all of this space in my brain. In conclusion, I love to learn new things and I really want

I was not very successful with online colleges. I love you learn I enjoy reading. While attending University on Phoenix I experience a great loss. My nephew who was only 12 at the time passed away. I was unable to rebound thus I was not very successful at that school. After some time lapsed I attempted Capella University however I was honestly to easily distract. I would become distracted by my children or whatever else was going on in my life and fall off track. I want to attend National Louis University because of its reputations and course structure. I have not been this excited about going back to school since I was a little

Going back to school might be exciting and it is a way of improving quality of life. However, there are too many things that can get in your way, like time management, failing or repeating a course, financial issues and personal attitude about college. Going to school and working at the same time is very challenging time wise, especially with all these assignments, home works and studying for quizzes with a short free time that I have is not as easy. Paying for school and supporting myself financially is very difficult as well. On the other hand, even when I have the time I feel lazy and I wait until last minute to get my work done. In high school I get used to the counselors and teachers do all the stuff for me and here you are on your own.

By going back to school and getting my degree I am opening up potentially lots of doors for myself in the future. I am setting a good example for my boys and that no matter what age you are, it is never too late to go back to school and further your education. Education is the key to opening up positions in the workplace that someone without an education would not be able to pursue. The benefits will far out way the time and work that it will take for me to complete my degree. This will be something that I can be proud of and prove to myself and others that no matter how hard the goal may seem or how long it may take you to reach the end results, it is always worth it to follow your dreams. I am extremely motivated to accomplish this goal for myself.