08-13-2008, 01:05 PM
Do you want to say I had my degree after my 17th Birthday or I had my degree BEFORE my 17th Birthday. Think of what a gift this is for your parents. 17 years ago they did not know what to expect, but they put their all into you, NOW is your turn to prove they did the right thing. Set those test dates and get it done.
Wallst I was in your place a few months ago, I had taken one course and had a very busy couple of months. So I just wanted to sit back and relax for a while, but I only needed 3 test to get my AA which I had started working on 35 years ago. Well with help and encouragement from my online friends I did it. I can not tell you how wonderful it feels to say I am now a college graduate Finally!! After I finished my AA I decided to go on for my BA, but first I have rewarded myself for this and other life goals by taking a month off in Vermont. It has been the best thing I have ever done. The bills are tight, but I will work extra hard next month to fix that. I could not have enjoyed this time, relaxed, reconnected with friends(some of over 30 years) and read and learned so much if I had not finished my AA first. So as said above JUST DO IT!! Set some exam dates, just sit infront of your study material for 1 hour a night to start, even if you don't study at first it will come if you make yourself sit there. Good Luck and just remember the good feelings when you are done are well worth all the work.
Wallst I was in your place a few months ago, I had taken one course and had a very busy couple of months. So I just wanted to sit back and relax for a while, but I only needed 3 test to get my AA which I had started working on 35 years ago. Well with help and encouragement from my online friends I did it. I can not tell you how wonderful it feels to say I am now a college graduate Finally!! After I finished my AA I decided to go on for my BA, but first I have rewarded myself for this and other life goals by taking a month off in Vermont. It has been the best thing I have ever done. The bills are tight, but I will work extra hard next month to fix that. I could not have enjoyed this time, relaxed, reconnected with friends(some of over 30 years) and read and learned so much if I had not finished my AA first. So as said above JUST DO IT!! Set some exam dates, just sit infront of your study material for 1 hour a night to start, even if you don't study at first it will come if you make yourself sit there. Good Luck and just remember the good feelings when you are done are well worth all the work.
Linda
Start by doing what is necessary: then do the possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible St Francis of Assisi
Now a retired substitute Teacher in NY, & SC
AA Liberal Studies TESC '08
BA in Natural Science/Mathematics TESC Sept '10
AAS Environmental safety and Security Technology TESC Dec '12
Start by doing what is necessary: then do the possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible St Francis of Assisi
Now a retired substitute Teacher in NY, & SC
AA Liberal Studies TESC '08
BA in Natural Science/Mathematics TESC Sept '10
AAS Environmental safety and Security Technology TESC Dec '12
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