I'm a non-traditional student who transferred from a 4 year college to a shorter nursing program. This college was geared more to non-traditional students and was an excellent college.
I miss all my non-traditional friends and even the security guard who always said "hello"..
There are "nice" young people in my program but it's not the same. Now I just can't wait to graduate:rolleyes:
Anyone else transfer schools and have similar feelings? I'm sure it will pass.
Hey Marie...i got my AA at a nice little community college where most of us were "non-traditional"...now i've transferred to a GIANT university where...um...most of the girls are just becoming legal to drink (1 last week, 1 this week)...
i feel your pain...
FullMoonMadness...
we have a guy in our clinical that has been a paramedic for about the same length of time you've been a LPN - he's really happy to volunteer to explian things or help show things....the professors have taken to asking him to help people w/ little things like learning how to take B/Ps and whatnot...
our WHOLE clinical group is SOOOOO thankful to have him there - i've begun to lobby for a scholarship or something for him...he's been a learning-saver - you could too!!!
Hugs to all...
Sarah
Sarah:) at the 4 yr. college, which was geared toward more non-traditional students, I did meet some high school students who were taking college courses while still in high school.. it was amazing how mature they were at age 18... I think the program I'm at now attracts many young women who just aren't responsible and/or getting assistance to attend the program. But like I said, there is a small, very small minority of students who act professional and work hard. It just amazes me what I see on a daily basis.
I totally feel the same way Marie! I went to a huge University where I made such a variety of friends, and I became involved in a lot of extracurricular activities...I had to leave that to come to Nursing school after only 2 years - and I feel so cheated! Like you, I noticed that everyone already has their "cliques" and I don't really seem to fit into their lifestyle...and it's so hard to maintain friendships with my old college friends!
I have made some nice friends here, but no one that I can really 'let myself go' with. I just keep reminding myself that life goes on, and this is just a step toward growing up and accepting reality. And besides, I don't have time for much of a social life anyways with all the schoolwork I've had! I do suggest getting involved in some way or another - surely, you're not the only one at your school with the same dilemma! I'll try to do the same :)
Mkue
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Sarah:) at the 4 yr. college, which was geared toward more non-traditional students, I did meet some high school students who were taking college courses while still in high school.. it was amazing how mature they were at age 18... I think the program I'm at now attracts many young women who just aren't responsible and/or getting assistance to attend the program. But like I said, there is a small, very small minority of students who act professional and work hard.
It just amazes me what I see on a daily basis. 