Mosaicmind Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Today I am taking my finals to finish up my sophomore year at Liberty University's distance learning program. I am getting my bachelor's in psychology and will get my master's in pastoral counseling after that. This year has been very hard, but worth it. I love the classes and being a Christian University I don't have to take some of the "normal" general ed courses that are required at a secular university. I am just finishing up Philosophy right now and it has been very interesting to say the least. I am looking for others, who are hsing their children and going to college too. I need some support and would like to discuss scheduling, classes, and why you are taking classes. Any takers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 WTMindy received her Master's last year while homeschooling her children and teaching at a co-op. She's amazing, that woman! If she doesn't see this thread you may want to send her a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria from IN Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I just finished my BS at Indiana State, and I'm going into the Masters in Mental Health Counseling in the fall. There's just J and me, and he's 13 now, so it's gotten a lot easier. My mom lives a block away, so I really don't worry about J too much. Since he's 13, he can pretty much get along for a couple of hours on his own while I'm in class. He's learned to get his chores done by the time I get home and cook his own lunches. We have used Switched On Schoolhouse for everything but History this year and he's doing well. I still do many of his lessons with him, but he's learning with the scheduling that's built into the program that he's going to have to get used to a deadline. This last year has been horrible--17 hours in the fall semester, and 16 hours with Field Placement in the spring--and I'm exhausted. I'm looking forward to only taking 9 hours and doing internship at the same time! I'm sure the material will be more difficult, but at least I will find it interesting. I decided a few years ago that working in a factory was going to kill me one way or the other, and my mind was rotting in that place anyway. Also, I realized I couldn't expect J to go to college if I didn't even bother, and I think it's good for him to see. His dad hasn't worked for the last 5 years, and I want J to know that actual grown-ups get off their duffs and go for what they want instead of whining about it. ;) I also don't get any support from J's dad, and I want to have a decent career so I can afford to help him with school when the time comes. ;) Also, I really like going to school these days. I didn't really appreciate it right after high school because I didn't really know what I wanted out of it. Now that I know, I work harder to get there and enjoy it more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristyB in TN Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I am a full time online student through Middle Tennessee State University. I have taken classes part time and full time off and on for several years now and am finally able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I have 3 semesters left! I will be receiving my BS in interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis on psychology and literature. I like the literature best but I had to pick two areas of emphasis. I am decompressing from a hectic spring and will start back in June and am registered for 5 classes, again. It is really difficult but I wouldn't trade this opportunity for anything. I have learned so much! My kids range in ages from 8 to 14 and they get to see how much I value education and how hard it is to do it while managing a household!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Well, not while hs'ing--at least, not so far. I'm thinking about going back in the next couple of years. BUT, dh & I were both in school when we had #1 & #2. We took #1 to school w/ us & switched off between classes, except for 1 class/wk for which ds had to come along w/ me. That was our BA. For my MA, I couldn't find a job, & I'd toyed w/ the idea of going back for teacher cert, so I'd (think Gone W the Wind, when she'll "never be hungry again") Never. Be. Unemployed. Again. We'd just started trying for #2, & when I found out I was pg, I figured it would be better to be in school than working my first job anyway. I did an MEdT online, & let me tell you. On the days that Sesame St was cancelled to do fund-raising, ds & I were both in tears, lol. I ended up recording a couple of episodes to stave off future disasters. Fwiw, dh is in school now. Not the same as me, I know, but...well, we all "study" together. Actually, it's kind-of boring for me sometimes. I wish I had a paper to write or a book to read. I end up sewing & feeling the mushiness of my brain as it spreads like mold. How's that? Does that help? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdogs29906 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I have been very SLOWLY plugging away; taking classes (online when I can) but most of the time I just have to buckle down and go to class. It is worth it though. I'm half-way done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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