scrapbookbuzz Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/showthread.php?p=4120176#post4120176 That's where the other post is. I always forget how to hide the actual URL but since it's WTM, it should be okay, right? Anyway, just curious if any other homeschool moms out there are as crazy as I am and thinking about going back to school for yourself? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowSprinkles Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/showthread.php?p=4120176#post4120176 That's where the other post is. I always forget how to hide the actual URL but since it's WTM, it should be okay, right? Anyway, just curious if any other homeschool moms out there are as crazy as I am and thinking about going back to school for yourself? :) I was doing it, but stopped for now. Mostly because the degrees I wanted aren't available online only and if I can't to those I have absolutely no idea what I'd want to do. What are you going to school for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I'm not at the moment, but have in the past and probably will in the future. I was in school, part or full time, from the time DS was 3.5 until he was nearly 7. I hope to go back and finish my Bachelor's within the next few years, and may eventually go on to something beyond that, presumably while at least one of the kids is still homeschooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Rainbow sprinkles, what degrees interested you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I have had to stop for a couple years as it's just too busy around here, but I'd love to pick things back up in a year or two. I'm pretty random with what I take though. I've taken courses in small business management, I've done 3/4 of the equine science degree, psychology, sociology, and numerous other courses from the bible school nearby (a couple small nutrition courses as well). I love to learn. I was always told that when I stop wanting to learn more, that's when I start getting old. I guess I took them seriously. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwallowTail Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I plan to resume my PhD work in a few years, and will take a few refresher courses between now and then. I am waiting for dd to be old enough to be somewhat self-sufficent in her studies and able to be quiet for a while, so I cna bring her with me as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefragile7393 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I am back to school for myself....although it's only one or two classes at a time per semester. It's a pain in the butt but it has to be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Fragile, I get it. I'm only taking one class at a time because that will be enough for now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristyB in TN Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) I did it! One night my husband and I bought a lottery ticket and went to dinner. As we sat over dinner, drinking a bottle of wine, we discussed what we would do if we won the lottery. I wanted a new set of luggage, some other stuff, and to go to college. He sweetly said, "you know, you don't have to win the lottery to go to college." We go home later that night and I signed my self up for online classes through the local community college. I took a full load of classes and homeschooled my 3 children at the same time! I transferred everything over to a local state university and now have my BS in liberal studies with emphasis in English Literature and Psychology. I am so glad I did it. I did all of my classes online, it was hard and I learned so much! I don't use my degree...but I do, if you know what I mean. :D I want to add that I was attempting to get through TWEM at the time, too. I was about to shoot myself for even attempting it. My husband added that I could just get my degree if I was going to go through all that! So maybe I can give Don Quixote credit for kicking my butt back to school Edited July 19, 2012 by Mad Charity clarity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowSprinkles Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Rainbow sprinkles, what degrees interested you? Foreign Language. :) Or Environmental Science. But foreign language has always been what I really wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhjmom Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I am half way through my masters in Deaf Education through the online cohort at a state university. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I only need four more classes to graduate, but I am beginning to wonder if I will ever finish.:glare: This past year so many things have come up and I just keep using the money for those things instead. I will finish....eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Here's encouragement to ALL of us pursuing our own education: WE CAN DO IT AND KNOW WE'RE NOT ALONE IN OUR CRAZINESS! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I did it for a year and loved every minute of it. The school put my program on hold for 2 semesters and by the time it started back, I didn't feel I could do it since my son was having issues with school. Then there was the cost. We didn't mind spending the money on a worthwhile cause like school but with the kids ages, I just don't feel I have the right to spend money on myself when I wouldn't actually do anything with the degree. I want to make sure we have money to help them when they are in college. But I sure do miss it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Mine is definitely not a degree that won't be used! My goal is to get at least 1 1/2 classes under my belt and God willing, apply to an agency or two, one of which will hire me and take up the tuition assistance! :D I'm so excited about it! However, next week, I'll be sitting the kids down and stressing the importance of "sticking to the schedule" for the benefit of all of us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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