Students of all ages

Luv · 03-17-2011, 04:21 PM

I was just wondering,,how many of us are students..and what are you studying ?

I am 50, and started school in January for Medical Specialties at California College San Diego,,I will be getting an Associates of Occupational Studies Degree Medical Specialties,,and will go on after that for my Radiology schooling and license..another 2 yrs

So,,who's in school or planning on school and what are u studying ?

Spork · 03-17-2011, 05:07 PM

I'm a student, too.

I'm getting a software technician degree.

Congrats to all my fellow students here!

dixie · 03-17-2011, 05:09 PM

I'm a student too. Working towards my Human Services and substance abuse counseling degrees.

Luv · 03-17-2011, 07:24 PM

Hey girl,,thanks for posting ! How much longer do u have to go, and are you getting a degree,certification or both ?

dixie · 03-17-2011, 07:59 PM

I'm actually just beginning my journey into it...lol At the moment I'm doing a degree and a certification. It's a 3 year course that I'm doing in a year and a half, and then will be transferring to a different college. My main goal is to eventually get my PhD. Hopefully. Unless I get bored and change programs a couple times...lol

Luv · 03-17-2011, 08:32 PM

people change majors all the time !! heh !! Are u doing this on-line ?

dixie · 03-17-2011, 08:39 PM

I have 2 onsite classes (5days a week), 1 hybrid class that was part on-site and part online, and 2 fully online classes. I think I like the online classes better, and may try to get all of them that way for next semester.

Luv · 03-17-2011, 08:41 PM

wow you sure do have a full load ! We get a new class every 4 weeks..right now I have medical terminology and law..2 days a week on line and 2 days on campus..I kinda like it..

dixie · 03-17-2011, 08:44 PM

I like those kind of hybrid classes. The one I just had was a "minimester" class. 16 weeks worth of class all crammed into 4. Whew! lol The professor said he posted our final grade for that class a couple days ago and I can't find it anywhere. I emailed him but he hasn't responded yet. I really want to know! lol

Leigh · 03-17-2011, 09:25 PM

I'm taking an at-home course from a home study college thats accredited across Canada ~ that should count right? I'm taking Accounting, just started that within the last two weeks and I know already that I'll love it! I'm not much into crunching numbers and such, but I can just tell that its going to be a rewarding career and thats really what I'm looking for.

I can take upto 2 years to get it done, but I don't wanna take more than a year to finish if humanly possible. It helps to be on disability cuz then I can devote as much time to concentrating on My studies as possible ~ maybe once this is done I'll look into getting My CGA (I'll look into that closer to when I know I'll be done this one) and we'll see where things go but I'm enjoying it alot so far ........... love being a student :-)

SelfMadeMan · 03-17-2011, 09:33 PM

I'm 32 hours into my degree and start back in the Fall at Winona State University here in MN. I am a double major, Psychology and Women & Gender Studies. I hope to go all the way to a PhD. My goal is to work with GLBT youth.

Pixie · 03-17-2011, 09:34 PM

I am off for this semester but am kicking back up in the fall.

My undergrad is in Human Services and my masters in Occupational Therapy.

I have all my prereqs done for my masters....and since I'm transferring I have to complete 35 hours at the campus to receive a degree, so I have about 3 semesters till I can head off to grad school.

But either way I'm stoked to be back on the path towards finishing...

Luv · 03-17-2011, 09:49 PM

Thank's ya'll for responding ! Its great to hear about your goals and what ya'll are studing !

Only problem I have is sometimes when I am right in the middle of a test my mind goes blank ! Argh !! Anyone else have this problem ??

dixie · 03-17-2011, 09:51 PM

Oh yes. Especially in anatomy class. I think I know it then when the professor sets the test down in front of me it's like wiping to a clean slate. ugh...

Luv · 03-17-2011, 09:56 PM

ugh that sucks ! We are having some physiology right now..Im trying to use flash cards etc for it..final is next wed yikes !

dixie · 03-17-2011, 10:04 PM

I've been out sick for almost 2 weeks, so I totally missed the end of our first lab practical. I probably missed a couple "surprise" quizzes too. Sucks cause this is my hardest class.

Luv · 03-17-2011, 10:38 PM

wow,,if we miss 3 days we are out of the class and have to retake it IF the dean says we can stay.

dixie · 03-17-2011, 10:39 PM

Luckily my school and/or professors aren't that strict. Plus I have doctor's notes that put me out. I'm sure they'd rather I stay home than give them the flu and bronchitis! lol

Luv · 03-17-2011, 10:45 PM

true,,we got people coming to class sick

dixie · 03-17-2011, 10:55 PM

It sucks that they have to do that. Not only does it risk getting others sick, but you know those poor sick folks probably feel so crummy they can't concentrate well.

03-17-2011, 04:21 PM	#1
Luv Member How Do You Identify?: .... Relationship Status: .. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ..... Posts: 753 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,199 Thanked 1,216 Times in 366 Posts Rep Power: 12334991	Students of all ages I was just wondering,,how many of us are students..and what are you studying ? I am 50, and started school in January for Medical Specialties at California College San Diego,,I will be getting an Associates of Occupational Studies Degree Medical Specialties,,and will go on after that for my Radiology schooling and license..another 2 yrs So,,who's in school or planning on school and what are u studying ?

03-17-2011, 05:07 PM	#2
Spork Junior Member How Do You Identify?: N/A Preferred Pronoun?: N/A Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 62 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 255 Thanked 101 Times in 43 Posts Rep Power: 284517	I'm a student, too. I'm getting a software technician degree. Congrats to all my fellow students here! __________________

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Leigh Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, etc Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 7,767 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,029 Thanked 13,026 Times in 4,786 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	I'm taking an at-home course from a home study college thats accredited across Canada ~ that should count right? I'm taking Accounting, just started that within the last two weeks and I know already that I'll love it! I'm not much into crunching numbers and such, but I can just tell that its going to be a rewarding career and thats really what I'm looking for. I can take upto 2 years to get it done, but I don't wanna take more than a year to finish if humanly possible. It helps to be on disability cuz then I can devote as much time to concentrating on My studies as possible ~ maybe once this is done I'll look into getting My CGA (I'll look into that closer to when I know I'll be done this one) and we'll see where things go but I'm enjoying it alot so far ........... love being a student :-) __________________ "When you fall off the wagon ... clutch the sides of it until you get a better grip!"

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Pixie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Equal Opportunity Friend Preferred Pronoun?: Girl Relationship Status: in service Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sacramento! Posts: 2,868 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,691 Thanked 4,104 Times in 1,332 Posts Rep Power: 15274783	I am off for this semester but am kicking back up in the fall. My undergrad is in Human Services and my masters in Occupational Therapy. I have all my prereqs done for my masters....and since I'm transferring I have to complete 35 hours at the campus to receive a degree, so I have about 3 semesters till I can head off to grad school. But either way I'm stoked to be back on the path towards finishing... __________________ Unexplored glimmering in the rough How does a diamond hide? -Pixie-

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03-17-2011, 07:24 PM	#4
Luv Member How Do You Identify?: .... Relationship Status: .. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ..... Posts: 753 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,199 Thanked 1,216 Times in 366 Posts Rep Power: 12334991	Hey girl,,thanks for posting ! How much longer do u have to go, and are you getting a degree,certification or both ?

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dixie Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: I usually just poke it with a stick. Preferred Pronoun?: Bitch Relationship Status: Intertwined deeply Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: We're all a little mad here. Posts: 6,627 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 10,972 Thanked 21,385 Times in 4,808 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I'm actually just beginning my journey into it...lol At the moment I'm doing a degree and a certification. It's a 3 year course that I'm doing in a year and a half, and then will be transferring to a different college. My main goal is to eventually get my PhD. Hopefully. Unless I get bored and change programs a couple times...lol

03-17-2011, 08:32 PM	#6
Luv Member How Do You Identify?: .... Relationship Status: .. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ..... Posts: 753 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,199 Thanked 1,216 Times in 366 Posts Rep Power: 12334991	people change majors all the time !! heh !! Are u doing this on-line ?

03-17-2011, 08:39 PM	#7
dixie Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: I usually just poke it with a stick. Preferred Pronoun?: Bitch Relationship Status: Intertwined deeply Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: We're all a little mad here. Posts: 6,627 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 10,972 Thanked 21,385 Times in 4,808 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I have 2 onsite classes (5days a week), 1 hybrid class that was part on-site and part online, and 2 fully online classes. I think I like the online classes better, and may try to get all of them that way for next semester.

03-17-2011, 08:41 PM	#8
Luv Member How Do You Identify?: .... Relationship Status: .. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ..... Posts: 753 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,199 Thanked 1,216 Times in 366 Posts Rep Power: 12334991	wow you sure do have a full load ! We get a new class every 4 weeks..right now I have medical terminology and law..2 days a week on line and 2 days on campus..I kinda like it..

03-17-2011, 08:44 PM	#9
dixie Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: I usually just poke it with a stick. Preferred Pronoun?: Bitch Relationship Status: Intertwined deeply Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: We're all a little mad here. Posts: 6,627 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 10,972 Thanked 21,385 Times in 4,808 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I like those kind of hybrid classes. The one I just had was a "minimester" class. 16 weeks worth of class all crammed into 4. Whew! lol The professor said he posted our final grade for that class a couple days ago and I can't find it anywhere. I emailed him but he hasn't responded yet. I really want to know! lol

03-17-2011, 09:33 PM	#11
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03-17-2011, 09:49 PM	#13
Luv Member How Do You Identify?: .... Relationship Status: .. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ..... Posts: 753 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,199 Thanked 1,216 Times in 366 Posts Rep Power: 12334991	Thank's ya'll for responding ! Its great to hear about your goals and what ya'll are studing ! Only problem I have is sometimes when I am right in the middle of a test my mind goes blank ! Argh !! Anyone else have this problem ??

03-17-2011, 09:51 PM	#14
dixie Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: I usually just poke it with a stick. Preferred Pronoun?: Bitch Relationship Status: Intertwined deeply Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: We're all a little mad here. Posts: 6,627 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 10,972 Thanked 21,385 Times in 4,808 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Oh yes. Especially in anatomy class. I think I know it then when the professor sets the test down in front of me it's like wiping to a clean slate. ugh...

03-17-2011, 09:56 PM	#15
Luv Member How Do You Identify?: .... Relationship Status: .. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ..... Posts: 753 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,199 Thanked 1,216 Times in 366 Posts Rep Power: 12334991	ugh that sucks ! We are having some physiology right now..Im trying to use flash cards etc for it..final is next wed yikes !

03-17-2011, 10:04 PM	#16
dixie Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: I usually just poke it with a stick. Preferred Pronoun?: Bitch Relationship Status: Intertwined deeply Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: We're all a little mad here. Posts: 6,627 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 10,972 Thanked 21,385 Times in 4,808 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I've been out sick for almost 2 weeks, so I totally missed the end of our first lab practical. I probably missed a couple "surprise" quizzes too. Sucks cause this is my hardest class.

03-17-2011, 10:38 PM	#17
Luv Member How Do You Identify?: .... Relationship Status: .. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ..... Posts: 753 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,199 Thanked 1,216 Times in 366 Posts Rep Power: 12334991	wow,,if we miss 3 days we are out of the class and have to retake it IF the dean says we can stay.

03-17-2011, 10:39 PM	#18
dixie Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: I usually just poke it with a stick. Preferred Pronoun?: Bitch Relationship Status: Intertwined deeply Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: We're all a little mad here. Posts: 6,627 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 10,972 Thanked 21,385 Times in 4,808 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Luckily my school and/or professors aren't that strict. Plus I have doctor's notes that put me out. I'm sure they'd rather I stay home than give them the flu and bronchitis! lol

03-17-2011, 10:45 PM	#19
Luv Member How Do You Identify?: .... Relationship Status: .. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ..... Posts: 753 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,199 Thanked 1,216 Times in 366 Posts Rep Power: 12334991	true,,we got people coming to class sick

03-17-2011, 10:55 PM	#20
dixie Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: I usually just poke it with a stick. Preferred Pronoun?: Bitch Relationship Status: Intertwined deeply Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: We're all a little mad here. Posts: 6,627 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 10,972 Thanked 21,385 Times in 4,808 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	It sucks that they have to do that. Not only does it risk getting others sick, but you know those poor sick folks probably feel so crummy they can't concentrate well.