May 14, 2007 What an amazing year this has been! It's
still hard to believe that it is over already. I have
one more year left and am looking forward to it.
There were some stressful and challenging moments in my
first year back to school, but life throws us challenges
everyday. I will definitely benefit from these
challenges!
It was so awesome that NIACC made it possible for me and
the other winners to go back to school. It's also great
to see that NIACC is doing it again this year. I don't
give out advice very often, but if there are any adults
reading this and feeling like they would like to go back
to school but might be scared or feel that they couldn't
do it, I felt the same way. I've wanted to do it for
years but never had the courage to actually do it. Trust
me, things are so different going to school as an adult.
I did things and got grades this year that I never knew
I was capable of doing! It is possible and anyone can do
it. This has been such a rewarding experience and I
really would like to see other adults experience it as
well.
Thank you NIACC for a wonderful year and getting me
started on my new life and career!!
April 2, 2007
The break was nice, but if it was up to me, I probably
would choose not to have the week off. I know many
people would argue this with me, but it was really hard
to remember everything for all the classes after being
gone for a week. We had a few tests when we returned so
that made the return that much more stressful. My advice
to the "non-traditional" students is keep up with your
studies and homework while you are on break, it will
make your return to school much easier!!
Well, next month will be the last time to write in my
blog. I plan to reflect on the year and my return to
school and hopefully leave some helpful advice to anyone
who might be flirting with the idea of going back to
school.
3/12/07
It's hard to believe that we are already half way
through the spring semester! I guess it is like many
things, time really slips by you when you enjoy what you
are doing. Spring break is right around the corner. I'm
a little nervous about how things are going to work
having a break in the middle of the semester and trying
to pick up a week later where we left off. I guess I
will find out. Either way, I'll enjoy the last break of
the year!
2/20/07
Well, I'm a little over a month into my second semester now. After
a nice little vacation, I've managed to once again adjust my life
to attending school. This time it was much easier than starting
the fall semester!
As I look back and see how blessed I was in the second half of
2006, and how it ended, only makes me that much more excited to
see what 2007 has in store for me. It has already started off
great!!
11/13/06
It's hard to believe that mid-term has been here and gone already!
We are in our last month of the semester. I never thought that I
would say this in a million years, but I really enjoy school! If
someone would have told me I would say that 20 yrs ago, I would
have never believed them. For the first time, in a very long time,
I can actually say I'm doing something that I enjoy. That really
makes me feel good about what is to come in the future. I really
like my classes and teachers, and have been blessed with some
wonderful people in my classes. I look forward to next semester,
but will also enjoy the little break in December!
9/10/06
I still have all the mixed emotions that I had last
month but maybe ten times worse. I was really over whelmed after my
first week of school. I told a couple of people that I didn't know if I
should cry or throw up! After taking a couple of exams and seeing my
scores, which I was pleasantly surprised with, it kind of helped in
settling my nerves down a little bit. I realized that all the hard work
and studying that I put into it can pay off. I'm still trying to figure
out how to balance all my classes and my life at home, I'm sure there
is a routine to it, I just need to find it.
8/16/06
What an exciting month this has been from being named one of the
winners of the Extreme Makeover Contest to registering for classes and
getting everything lined up to begin my new adventure. I have had mixed
emotions like being very nervous but also feeling very excited about
going back to school. Working with the staff at NIACC has been such a
pleasant experience. Everything has gone so smooth since everyone has
been so kind and helpful. Even though I am still feeling a little
nervous, I feel am now ready to start my path towards my new life
and career. |
