COSC and my existential crisis....

[boalex207]

Existential crisis is perhaps a bit of an overstatement, but still a dilemma for me. I'm torn, and looking for advice that I may end up not taking. Bear with me....

As best I can tell, I am two classes (Cornerstone and Capstone) away from a Bachelor's degree from Charter Oak. And to be frank, I am somewhat intimidated by the Capstone. I can't find any recent reports on here, but I hear of up to a 50 page research paper with required footnotes, references, MLA something or other, etc. and I really have no interest in that. I can write well, but I have no experience or interest in all the various literary devices that will be required.

Plus, I'm not excited by what would be my alma mater. Nobody has heard of it, I will never be able to go there for a football game, and it has the word "College" in it, which doesn't thrill me.

On the other hand, I am seriously leaning toward the Regents Bachelor of Arts from West Virginia University. It will be somewhat more expensive because I will need to earn 21 more credits in residence (21 at $ 299 hr. vs. 6 at $ 377 hr.), but there is no Capstone, senior paper, etc. involved. So, the WVU degree will be a bit more expensive, and take a little bit longer. But at this point (44 years old) what's the harm in another slight delay if I'm going to be happier with the degree and the school?

I know, I know........get the quickest, cheapest RA degree and move on, but I don't want to spend all this time and money and then still be less than satisfied with my choice down the road. I'm trying to avoid buyer's remorse later.

I welcome comments and advice, although, again, I may already have my mind made up.

Thanks!!