But I'm scared shitless! I'm not a school person whatsoever but I need to get at least my bachelors degree. Is it true that school is easier when you're an adult?? I freak the fuck out and automatically think I'm gonna fail

Anyone taking classes now that's been out of school for at least 6 years?

Is this for job advancement?

2the9s said:

Eventually yes. Brown will pay for everything if I pass. And I've been looking at other colleges in Boston for jobs and most require bachelor degrees. My job now is a piece of cake...not stressful at all so I think this may be the time to start school again. I'm tired of Providence, I wanna live in Boston and work there.

Girl...you need to do this...there is nothing like free tuition. You can do it...just start slow...one class that you think you'll like.

You can do it!

Carrie it will be a piece of cake for you.. And I think you might enjoy it...

sag10 said:

Ehhh i dunno if I'll enjoy it, I just know I have to do it.

CarrieLee said:

What about the good looking men you will meet!

Go for it Carrie.One of the best things I ever did for myself was getting my degree.
The classes themselves werent all that hard for the most part.What was really tough for me was studying at home.So many distractions and easy to put off.
Good luck to ya...

sag10 said:

More like all the BOYS I will meet! I bet everyone will be 19-22!!!

CarrieLee said:

Yeah, you definitely need school. It'll teach you something more than flipping you finger at your fellow orger

crazyhorse said:

I can study at home, it's just the damn reports. And if I have to get up to do a presentation I'll die.

CarrieLee said:

LOL! And what is wrong with that?

Seriously, you find a plethora of ages..

CarrieLee said:

What are you nervous about, speaking in front of large groups?

sag10 said:

I'm 27! I feel akward dating younger guys. And I've come to the conclusion that everyone in New England is bald. No offense bald guys...I just like to pull some hair once in a while.

crazyhorse said:

Yup. I almost fainted in speech class once.

CarrieLee said:

When I was a member of a hospitals & institutions panel.Once a month I would have to speak for one hour in front of anywhere from 100 - 400 people.Talk about brutal.
What worked for me was I have a deep voice.So I would project throughout the whole crowd commanding there attention and at the same time drowning out anyone who may be talking.I also would never look anyone in the eye.Just kind of glance over once in awhile keeping my focus on something in the back of the room above eye level.
Also try not wearing a mini skirt etc... if you have to speak.Cause if you do pass out the whole class is gonna no you inside and out.lol later...

Carrie,
I’ve been out of school for well over 15 years & just recently went back for my bachelor’s degree….. It’s very cool that Brown will pay for your schooling, but there are a few things to consider:
• Will they let you take class during the work day
• How long will it take you to graduate (do you currently have any college credits?)

Depending on the answer(s), you might always want to look in the area and see if any of the local colleges provide a program of accelerated learning for working adults. That is what I’m doing. It is based on collaborative learning, (which limits the amount of individual presentations you have to do) so there is a study group component that meets outside of class each week. By meeting once a week with my study group & once week with my class, I’ll have 57 credits in 19 months.

Going to school (or in my case, finally completing) is definitely worth it…… If only I done it when I was younger, I’d be much better off today.


By the way, I’m from New England & I’m NOT bald

Carrie,
I’ve been out of school for well over 15 years & just recently went back for my bachelor’s degree….. It’s very cool that Brown will pay for your schooling, but there are a few things to consider:
• Will they let you take class during the work day
• How long will it take you to graduate (do you currently have any college credits?)

Depending on the answer(s), you might always want to look in the area and see if any of the local colleges provide a program of accelerated learning for working adults. That is what I’m doing. It is based on collaborative learning, (which limits the amount of individual presentations you have to do) so there is a study group component that meets outside of class each week. By meeting once a week with my study group & once week with my class, I’ll have 57 credits in 19 months.

Going to school (or in my case, finally completing) is definitely worth it…… If only I done it when I was younger, I’d be much better off today.


By the way, I’m from New England & I’m NOT bald

BobGeorge67 said:

Good advice.I didnt even think of a pace program.

Hey Carrie, you want me to home school you?

2the9s said:

Do it.


Iam. I'm $119.00 short. But when I get it, I'm reserving my seat for this Master's Degree program.

Again, do it.

BobGeorge67 said:

lol on the bald comment!

I'm going to meet with someone in career services to see what I should do. I have an associates already so that's out of the way. And I would have to take night classes somewhere. It's going to take me a while but I already know this. Especially if I only take one class a semester. Thanks for the advice, I'm gonna write this stuff down and ask lots of questions!

BobGeorge67 said:

lol on the bald comment!

I'm going to meet with someone in career services to see what I should do. I have an associates already so that's out of the way. And I would have to take night classes somewhere. It's going to take me a while but I already know this. Especially if I only take one class a semester. Thanks for the advice, I'm gonna write this stuff down and ask lots of questions!

2the9s said:

Yeah only if I can pee on you first!

nothing is more rewarding than being informed.

Yeah only if I can pee on you first![/quote]
Can I get peed on too....????

Carrie, I know that you're in RI (not sure where)

The program I am in does meet in a New London location, so if you're in Western RI you might want some info (you can org note me if you want it).

I'm also going to talk with the progarm adminstrators because I know that this effort has been started at other academic institutions

I'm looking at going back to school, too.

To teach!

My sister-in-law found an ad for the local middle school needing a math teacher. Since my current job is going nowhere, and I have the degree and teaching license, I really need to do this. I'm putting in my application, etc. tomorrow, and then start looking for other math teacher jobs in the area.