Feel like crying...need encouragement

[SoCaliGirl]

I had to withdraw from my classes this semester. My bf and I are moving and it will be too far for me to commute to school AND work. Which means I am putting off the science prereq's for another semester.

I know that a semester isn't very long for some people, but I am in my late 20's and feel like this is going to take me forever. I feel like giving up and I haven't even started.

[maddymc55]

It's ok, I am 33 and started my pre req's 2 years ago. I just got accepted this fall. It's never too late! Late 20's is so young! Get back on track as soon as you can. Don't worry about it! :)

[Elizabeth K.]

Well, if it makes you feel better, I'm just starting on my prereq's and I will be turning 38 later this year! Is there any way you can take at least one class -- a class that meets once a week or is an online class ??? Even if you can't, don't let one semester get you down!

[maddymc55]

How about online? I took Psych,Sociology and algebra online?

[JJV04C]

Some schools even offer the science courses (at least the lecture portions) online. I took Chemistry online this past summer. Check with any community colleges in your area! That way you can still stay somewhat on track!

[GrayMatter]

Try not to focus on what you can't change. I'm 36 and totally starting over! It will be ok, in the long run one semester won't make ANY difference in the grand scheme of your life. It will be OK!! I like the advice RE online- also some do labs "online" buy your purchasing labpaq and doing labs on your own. Just a thought! Don't worry, you'll get there!

[caribgal]

It will be okay....life gives you bumps....and you will find a way to get over the bump. I will be 40 on Monday and start my first semester (again!) in a few weeks. You are never too old.

Hang in there....this may be an opportunity to go to a better school or new direction.

[Coriander, BSN, RN]

I know that's hard, but don't give up on yourself and your dreams. I'm turning 35 this year and I am hoping for Spring admission to the nursing program. I went back to school at 32.

As my parents say, would you rather be 40 with a degree, or 40 without one? :)

[aelse]

Don't feel bad, your still young and one semester is not that bad. I will be 39 in January and I'm starting all over. Take them online, that is what I'm going to do, being that I work full time and have two daughters (16, and 12) and a single parent. You will do good and you will achieve.. Stay focus and enroll in online classes..:icon_hug:

[NursinginProgress]

Don't feel down. When one door closes another one opens. When I decided to go to nursing school in California, everything that could happened did. Car would overheat, family dysfunction, had a new job that was 1 hour and 4 freeways away and after so many tries to get into different nursing programs I got declined for every one but I didn't let it stop me. I ended up stopping and slowing down and rearranging my life before I run out of the door screaming. Now I live on the east coast, zero problems and a VERY decent vehicle. So just keep your head up and there's no deadline to becoming a nurse. Colleges and nursing programs will still be there waiting for you. Yes, nursing pays well and has job stability and cool discounts on scrubs but there's no need to be discouraged due to relocation have it ruin your dream. But my only advice for online schools is to do your research and make sure they are accredited. Good luck and happy nursing!

[Ms. Nurse Assistant, LPN]

Why are you and your boyfriend moving? Can't you stay where you live for a while longer so you can finish up your pre reqs?

[wyotech]

dont be so hard, I am in my 30s. i recommend you get a study guide for the science A&P classes. study till next semester. you will be ready and make better grades. i have posted a couple free A&P websites on here today to help those study better. Use them and you will knockout A&P next semester.