denise0815

Hi...I think that is great that you were able to work full-time and go to school full-time. I was trying to figure out a way to do that...if you don't mind me asking, what type of work do you do? Working 3 days would be great, leaving time to attend ...

Hi Jessiek, Thank you again for sharing all the info, it is great to know all this. It is good to have the inside "scoop", it does make me feel better to have some things cleared up. I think right now I will concentrate on my pre-req's and take it fr...

Thanks for the info...it is great to talk with someone who has already been through the process. Best of luck to you!!

Hi, Congrats on acceptance into the nurse program.. I am starting my pre-req this fall at PCCC. I have alot of pre-req already from a previous degree, but need to take the science courses. I want to get them out of the way. I also need to work f\t r...

Hi, thank you for the info and congrats to you!! You must be so happy and proud. I am glad to hear it is a good program. I have alot of transfer credits from a previous associates degree, but I do have to take the science courses, so I did want to g...

It is never too late..I am 37 and a single mother of two and have decided to go back to school and finish my degree. I put it off for a long time but now my goal is to finish within 2years, that is when my oldest will graduate high school, so then w...

You are definitely not too old...I am 37 and have decided to go back and finish my degree. I am a single mother of two. My goal is to complete it within 2years when my oldest son will be graduating high school so when can graduate together. I had the...

I know how you feel..I wish I could just go to school full-time and get on with it, because I also have put my dreams on hold for some time. I do have to continue working for now, since I am a single Mom. I have a few pre-req to finish so I will sta...

Hi, I can relate to your fears about starting school also. But since I found this site I have found the courage to move forward just by reading the responses I received from asking the same question you did...am I too old? I am 37, and a single mot...

Congratulations to you...you should be proud of yourself! Don't worry that you feel like you have "no life"...(I feel like that all the time..LOL) You have been through so much and have accomplished your goal! Thank you for sharing your story..it g...

It is nice to hear you will still have some free time to do what you enjoy!! I am sure it also helps with the stress you go through. LOL.. I am going to look into different grants that hopefully are available, thanks for that idea! I had not thought...

It is so nice to hear positive feedback, thank you for sharing your story. It sounds like you went through alot also, so congrats to you! I know that my kids and I will really have to work as a team, if I am going to get this accomplished. I will als...

I know I am definitely going to need the help of friends and family, and so far they have been supportive of the idea of me going back to school. I know it is going to be difficult because I will actually need to take time for myself, but the idea of...

Thank you so much for sharing your story and your friends story. It is great inspiration! Things are not always easy, but somehow if you want it bad enough, it can be done. It is great that you had each other for support. I think the most important ...

Hi Thank you so much for all your advice. It is great to know other people have made it. I think the hardest thing will be not being as available for extra activities with the kids. Mine are now 15 and 11, so they are not "babies" but still need alo...

Hi..I am so glad I stumbled upon this site...I am hoping I can get some advice from anyone out there that had the same concerns I do...I guess I am considered a "non-traditional" student, because I am 37 yrs old and have two kids. I have struggled wi...

I think it is great that you have the courage to start a new career..I am in the same situation now and have been wanting to go back to school to finish my nursing degree for some time. I currently work in accounts receivable(yawn...) and want to do ...

Thank you so much for sharing your story...I can relate, as I am a single mom also and I do need to work full-time while I head back to school.That was another serious question that I had,so many people say that when you start your clinical hours you...

I just want to thank everyone who replied to my post :redpinkhe.....it has made such a difference in my outlook. The responses were so supportive and gave me the courage to move forward. I am hoping to get started with my science pre-req. this summer...

Congratulations, and good luck!