PeacefulChaos Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 There have been a lot of threads about this lately (for us going back to school, not the kiddos :) ) and yesterday DH and I were talking about it again, so today I looked at the website for the community college I was hoping to attend to get my AAS for respiratory therapy. The program is now listed as 'available to complete via distance learning with exception of labs and clinical' !!!!!!! :svengo: Labs and clinical do not come into play in the first couple of semesters (especially with the prereqs) even for people doing a full load. Meaning... I could go back to school. Sooner than I thought. :blink: :willy_nilly: OK, yes, this is the plan. I shouldn't be surprised. But I honestly can't decide whether to be excited or terrified! :lol: The plan, for those who haven't heard it already: I go to school, not full time, taking my time and continuing to homeschool (#1 priority is homeschooling for me) for however long it takes to get my degree. I work, 3 nights/wk, keeping our income close to what it is now. DH either quits or becomes part time, and returns to school, full time. He'll finish quicker this way. Both of us then work (alternating shifts, hopefully). Am I nuts? Is this insane? Is this going to work???!!! As an entry level RRT, will I get to work night shift 3 nights per week? I don't care what nights - I just want it to be nights. I'm terrified. And at the same time, I'm not. I don't know what to think. I could start school in less than a year!!!! :svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 How is it no one ever has anything to say? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Why not give it a try? Sounds exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristyB in TN Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 That sounds so exciting! I say go for it! When I was trying to get the nerve to take classes my husband said, "the next 4 years are going to go by anyway, might as well get your degree." it's true, they did and I did. I took mine online, first through the local community college and then a local university. It was actually a great fit with homeschooling! Just think of how the path you and your husband will impact your kids! They get to see 2 people sacrificing and working hard to meet goals and follow their dreams. :001_smile: just awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 (edited) . Edited September 5, 2012 by gingersmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trilliums Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Sounds like a great plan with a realistic pace and benefits for the whole family. :) Plus, you seem excited about it, nervous a bit, yes, but that is ok too! Wishing you all the best.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Thanks! I am kind of nervous about it, but thrilled at the same time. I can't help thinking to myself, ok, realistically, what am I going to have to give up for this? Because I know it will be a sacrifice somewhere. I hope I'm being fair to the kids. I hope the sacrifice won't be too great. Kwim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I'm realizing that I need to speed up the pace in which I get my degree. I simply can't live on what I make right now. So, I say GO FOR IT! It sounds like a good plan to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 P.s. Wondering what school you are looking at, because it sure would be nice if my local CC did all of the classes distance other than labs, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Woods Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Awesome! I would love to be a RT. Our local CC does not have a RT program :( You should definitly be able to get 3rd shift as entry level. :) I work at a hospital I should look into their tuition reimbursement program...... hmmmmmm Congrats and goodluck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Awesome! I would love to be a RT. Our local CC does not have a RT program :( You should definitly be able to get 3rd shift as entry level. :) I work at a hospital I should look into their tuition reimbursement program...... hmmmmmm Congrats and goodluck! I've been looking at switching jobs for this very reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Woods Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I've been looking at switching jobs for this very reason. getting your foot in the door helps. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 SO.... I applied online for the college and submitted my Fafsa today! :svengo: :D Planning on starting classes in the spring semester. Omgoodness..... :willy_nilly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Woods Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 SO.... I applied online for the college and submitted my Fafsa today! :svengo: :D Planning on starting classes in the spring semester. Omgoodness..... :willy_nilly: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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