Real World Mom is now a college student!
About 26 new students gathered in the lounge for orientation. I have to admit, I felt completely out of my element at first. Of those 26 people, I’m sure I was the only one old enough to drink!
We were taken on a tour of the campus–which probably would have been more enjoyable had it not been so hot and humid–but I found it helpful.
Finally, we went to a lecture hall to meet advisors and begin scheduling our classes.
Being the anal detail-oriented person that I am, I already had my ideal schedule worked out, as well as a back-up to that. Unfortunately, none of my classes were available at any of the times I wanted. So, I did the best I could.
I’ll be taking three classes on-campus and two more online. Hopefully I’ve set it up so that my work hours won’t be affected too much. We shall see!
On Thursday, I’m going back to spend some time in the Financial Aid Office. Originally, it seemed that my financial aid award would fully cover my tuition and books. I found out yesterday that isn’t quite the case. So, I have to go and see what, if anything, can be done.
I’m off to lay in the sun for a bit while it’s still sunny!
Send me a cup of java!
July 8th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
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July 8th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
I see you tanning out in our yard; reminds me of a line from The Streak by Ray Stevens: “Ethel, you get your clothes on!”
July 8th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
How cool! Sure hope they can straighten out the money thing - and how typical that your classes weren’t available for either of your scenarios - bummer!
Very pretty buildings - is it a big school?
July 9th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Hi Stacey!
My google reader is not picking up your feed. It says the last time you posted was June12th. I wonder what’s up with it?
I love the new look of your blog. It’s so pretty!!!
July 9th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
I am soooo excited for you. Good luck with financial aid people… what a hassle.
July 9th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
I got it fixed now. The feed url was wrong. I just clicked the subscribe in your sidebar and now it works. :o)
July 10th, 2008 at 8:17 am
Go luck! I don’t think I could ever go back to college. Just so burnt out on the whole school thing.
July 12th, 2008 at 2:10 am
Good luck Stacey. Kick ass at college. I know you will.
July 12th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
I’m so excited for you! When is the first day?
July 15th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Woo-Hoo! You’re really doing it!
Love the new blog design!
Congrats!
July 16th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
I see others have had the same issue with the Google reader.. I actually thought you quit blogging because you had not posted in so long!! Glad to see that is not the case!
July 16th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
YAY!! And you are going early…wow. I don’t start until Sept 22.
by the way, I had the same problem Tammy did…fixed the feedage.
July 17th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
So exciting. I wish I’d get my act together & finish my degree.
So what’s the update on your financial aid??
July 19th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
WOOHOO! Now you get all the fun that I have had in the past 3 years. Not having classes when you need them? Terrible. Really Awful. Snerk. Welcome to college life girlfriend.
HUGS!
July 21st, 2008 at 9:58 pm
So exciting! I know how you feel: when I went back to college to get my BA I was older than a lot of the other students. Now, I’m considering going back next fall to get my master’s… I just hope I don’t stand out too much.
Good luck with the financial aid and have fun!