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My Experience at University of Phoenix

I had been wanting to get my college degree for some time now, but there always seemed to be something more important or demanding of my time and energy. 22 months ago, I finally embarked on the path to a lifelong dream: A college degree. Now, at 48 years of age, I completed my Associate program and plunged right into my bachelor program. My goal is a bachelor's degree by the time I reach my 50th birthday. So far, I’m on track.

Is It Friday Yet?

Well, my first week back at work after being gone for nearly two months has come to an end. I have to admit, I was not missing work while I was away, and I was sure liking being NOT at work and still getting paid. This week was spent catching up on things set aside in my absence and debriefing with those covering for me on things that could not be set aside. From what I can tell, my coworkers missed me...either that or they're all just lying to me telling me how things were while I was gone.

Still, the backlog of work was not too great and I managed to get through it, pass out Hawaiian souvenirs, chatted a zillion times with the same story of my being gone and how it all went. Surprisingly, there were even a few who hadn't even noticed I had been gone for more than 7 weeks. I am not sure how I feel about that. I'll have to let it sink in.

Falling back into the school routine was fairly easy as well. This is Week 2 of my Microeconomics class and, having been away from school for a month and away from work at the same time, I feel did impact my ability to concentrate on school. I hope that my rhythm returns soon though...

Tonight was my regular night off...I went to some friends' home for dinner and to relax. Tomorrow is a full schoolwork day. As will be Sunday. Back to the regular routine...weekends are for school. Friday nights are for friends and sleep.

Goodnight!

 

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About 66bearess

I had been wanting to get my college degree for some time now, but there always seemed to be something more important or demanding of my time and energy. Whether it was the chaos of all the children living with us at the same time, or the demand of extracurricular school activities for them, or the stress of making ends meet in an economy slump, the dream of higher education always seemed to remain on the back burner. Now, at 49 years of age, I am three-quarters of the way toward my goal having earned my associate degree in July of 2008. I am pushing on for my bachelor degree because I am determined to reach my goal: A bachelor degree by the time I reach my 50th birthday. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, I am a little behind schedule so I must aggressively push forward these next 6 months and double up when I can in order to graduate with the class of 2010.
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