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The student moms in my classes tended to have better grades, they were focused, mature and actually interested in the subjects.
When something implies a sacrifice you value it a lot more.
The other advantage is to stay intellectually challenged and not have the feeling that your world is limited by motherhood!
Plus you don't need to go to Florida and get drunk at Spring Break to show that you are cool...
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| posted by Vero on 03/09/2007 12:02 PM
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Hi Annette,
Prior to taking on-line classes, I too was in class with a bunch of kids. I took classes that would meet once a week, so they were like 3 hours long b/c of it. It would drive me nuts when they would get up in the middle of a lecture b/c they had to get to a party or they were bored and didn't want to miss an episode of The O.C. God, I thought that was so rude! A lot of times the prof would make the attendace a part of the grade, but they didn't care, they'd leave anyway! That is one of the reasons I chose on-line classes; I love it! What are you going for? |
| posted by on 03/09/2007 04:42 PM
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Thats funny! You know I've tried online classes and I'm just not good at them. I once failed an easy film class that was online because I didn't scroll all the way down during our final test and I ended up missing half the test. My major is child development, I want to work with kids from 6th grade and under. What about you? |
| posted by Annette on 03/09/2007 09:30 PM
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| It's definetly not for everyone. I just find it convienant; no more trying to find a parking space, no more hiking to class in the freezing cold, or sweltering heat, and no more making sure someonw is home to watch the baby! Now what can you do with a Child Development degree, teach? How much more do you have to go? Do you take 1 class at a time? I think it takes a special person to teach. I have my undergrad in Art History. I always wanted to teach AH to elementary children in urban areas. Get them while they are young, their little mind is like a sponge, ya' know?! However, there isn't a calling or need for them due to fundage... Instead my path lead me to grad school where I'm studying Criminology. I just started so I'm not ready to jump off a bridge...yet! ;) |
| posted by on 03/10/2007 09:08 PM
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| Actually ,I am studying to be an elementary school teacher. I'm finally transfering next semester. I'm taking four night classes now, biology, bio lab, astronomy, and liberal arts math. I know what you mean, It can be a big hassle trying to find parking especially during the first month of school. It is also a pain trying to find a babysitter on those nights where my husband has to do special assignments for his job. It feels like I've been in school forever, I've taken so many classes in child development already and I was told by my counselor that they are transferable and they count towards my major. I don't really know how much more I have left, but I hope its not a lot. What about you? How many classes are you taking? By the way do you have an idea of the amount of money a teacher makes? I have no idea and my husband asked me the other day, all I said was good question. lol |
| posted by Annette on 03/11/2007 10:29 PM
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Annette! Don't feel bad, I completely understand! I felt the same way when I took a class at the university (on-campus)!! First of all, I was like 6 months pregnant when I started the class so already everyone was looking at me funny! Everyone was so young and into their clothes and partying and about getting to the next class. It felt like high school a little. For me, I was only taking one class and was having a hard time balancing that class with everything else going on!!
Finally I ended up dropping the class because I got too big to walk the LONG distance from the parking garage to my class at 8 months preggo! Ever since I've only taken online classes and attend with a lot of other people who are in the same situation as me! I still plan on taking on-campus courses but maybe not until my kids are a little older (possibly when they are both in school themselves!)
^_^ Nash |
| posted by Nashiea on 03/12/2007 04:57 PM
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How many credits do you have Annette? I don't know how much a teacher makes; I think it varies by school, state, certifications, etc.
^_^ Nash |
| posted by Nashiea on 03/12/2007 05:00 PM
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OMG that brings back memories!! I too was pregnant when I was taking some classes on campus. It was August, so it was hot as hell, I parked in the restricted parking lot and did not care if I got a ticket b/c the building my class was in was right across the street from the parking lot! Not only did I then have to climb 3 flights of stairs but the room didn't have AC!!! I thought I was going to die...
I'm not sure how much a teacher makes either, but it depends where you live. Easch state is different... |
| posted by on 03/12/2007 09:04 PM
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| Wow you guys are brave! I was too afaid of the heat to go to school when I was pregnant. I started going to school again when my daughter was only three months old. And this reminds me... I only took one class, child development, and we were learning about how children bond with their mothers by nursing. And I had one bad experience there where I gave my opinion on how It was great to nurse your child but society isn't ready for it. I've had so many bad experiences where people have commented that I should go nurse my child in the bathroom, or in the car. ( and I'm not the type of person who like's showing off either, I always tried to be discreate). And this lady out of no where said "what are you doing at school you should be at home with your baby!" And the class ways like "yeah!" And I was like 1 hour a week away from my baby won't damage her. People are so quick to judge! Has anyone else had an experience like this? Since then I hide that I have a daughter when I'm at school because I don't know what reaction I'm going to get from people. |
| posted by Annette on 03/13/2007 02:02 PM
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| You're kidding me! I would expect that sort of thing here in CT, not California! How did you react, what did you say?!! People need to mind their own business instead of being so quick to judge. |
| posted by on 03/13/2007 09:09 PM
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| I was suprised at their reaction! I was in shock and thought am I really doing something wrong? But I don't work and I'm home all day and night and school was a little distraction that I think that I needed in order to stay sane. I was going kind of crazy at home because I wasn't allowed to drive throughout my pregnancy and I didn't get out much. So I was eager to interact with other people. But boy was I confused with the reaction that I got from people, and not just anyone, most of the people in this class were older parents. I just said "since when do mother's have to stay with their kids 24/7, an hour a week isn't going to hurt my daughter". There are mother's who work, go to school, etc and they can still be a great parent. |
| posted by Annette on 03/17/2007 12:04 AM
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I was pregnant in the last semester completing my Masters. I was an interesting period where more than anything I was looking forward to the end since I often felt too exhausted to complete home assignments.
I've since taken a year off and I'm now back in school pursuing my Doctorate and working full time with an active toddler!!! It can be a bit of juggling but I've found attacking the work early as possible, encouraging professors to post assignments early and setting your own realistic schedule is the best approach. |
| posted by Afihtan on 02/19/2008 03:28 PM
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