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I've been reading you guys thread. I would like to offer a few words of wisdom to each of you: always, stay encouraged, stay strong and don't quit. Always have a plan "B" and "C", Never put all your eggs in one basket. Surround yourself with positivity. Don't Quit... When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest, if you must, but don't you quit. Life is queer with its twists and turns, As every one of us sometimes learns, And many a failure turns about, When he might have won had he stuck it out; Don't give up though the pace seems slow-- You may succeed with another blow. Often the goal is nearer than, It seems to a faint and faltering man, Often the struggler has given up, When he might have captured the victor's cup, And he learned too late when the night slipped down, How close he was to the golden crown. Success is failure turned inside out-- The silver tint of the clouds of doubt, And you never can tell how close you are, It may be near when it seems so far, So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit-- It's when things seem worst that you must not quit. - Author unknown

omg....where do I begin? DCCCD has changed their FA system and centralized their FA office. I'm speechless because I tried two weeks to speak with someone and the phone lines are busy M-F from 7am-7pm. This terrible system that they have implemented has created a terrible backlog and processing of FA. This means, I am in a terrible bind and may have to drop a class because I don't know if I qualify for FA. This is a nightmare since courses begin Monday 8/29! Who really has extra money hanging around when we are in a freaking recession? I know I don't. Oh well, it's totally out of my hands and I've done absolutely all that I can do.

Quick Update.... I survived Microbiology this summer. The course began Summer II and it was for tw, long, hot, and weary months. I missed only one class and completed it with a "B". Did I mention the class was started at 5:40pm to 10:40pm? Did I mention that I work full time and I am a mother of three little ones? I wouldn't have been able to do it w/out the positive support of my family and classmates. We all shared the same goal and we all made it! For those of you that are on your journey, please stick with it and don't give up! I still have five classes remaning but I'm encouraged. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Good Luck!

Good luck 2 u 2 vegasmom! We will and can do this!

Continued.....From Discouraged to Encouraged...... Thanks to everyone who replied. I really appreciate the encouraging words. A quick update, I started micro last Tuesday and to my suprise I am enjoying it! My interest has definately been sparked. I thought I had to attend for lab only but found out that it is lecture and lab on-campus. Bomber! Everything happens for a reason. My instructor is great! I am very luck to have an instructor that has patience and a sense of humor. I have started taking 5 Hour Energy because I get out of class at1030pm. By the time I get home and get in the bed it's almost 12am. I rise for work at 530 am and it has been a challenge. The class is over in Aug. and I am counting down the days. Registration for fall begins June 14th. OMG, it's almost time for fall and summer has just begun? I hope time continues to fly by. I'll keep checking in and providing details on my progress. I'm hoping to take the HESI this month.....so stay tuned!

Hey Gang, So.......I start my Micro class tomorrow . I was able to get into this hybrid course where it's half on-line and half on-site. I am required to go on campus for lab. Unfortunately, it is a summer course and will require me to be at school twice a week from 530p-1030pm. I hope and pray that the instructor wll have mercy on us and not be strict with attendance. I have two months to get this done and I am convinced that I can get through this. After Micro, on to Chemistry. I will be taking this course on-line and will purchase a kit for completing the labs at home. The tests and exams are proctored on-site. By the way, at my local community college Fall registration begins in two weeks. OMG! Why so early? I feel like the summer hasn't even began. Well, I guess I better start planning my schedule. Any Micro lover's out there?

It's your life and you only live once. Live every moment to the fullest. We all have an experiation date that is unknow. You could live to be 100+ years! Who says life has to end at 50? I am in my mid 30's, full time worker, mother of three, married for 14 years, and managing to take 3 classes every semester with no break. If I can do it.....bygollie, so can you! Just do it!

I am feeling the EXACT same way. In fact, check out my post that I just typed a few minutes ago. We have to vent...we are human. We know that we are going to make it....it's just that the journey takes longer for some. I can't speak for you, but I feel like I am going at a snails pace. I do know however that I am closer than I was last year. I knocked out seven classes in six months...while working full time (with psycho co-workers), pregnant, and now mother of three AND I'm still at it! Ok, now I feel better. I guess I needed that extra pat on the back.....give yourself one too.

Greetings all... I've been on this road for a long time. It seems as if everytime I get close, I find that I have yet another class to take or book to buy. Did I mention I am paying out of my empty pockets! I know, deep down in my heart that all of my hard work will pay off. However, or should I say BUT....I am feeling very.....frustrated, to say the least. Class after class, year after year, and I am STILL working on my pre-req's. I have approximately 9 classes (MATH, CHEM, STATISTICS, MICRO,PHARM, PATH, INTRO TO PROF NURSING) that I need to take. Micro begins next week. I'm taking a developmental math course and won't be eligble for College Algebra until Fall. You can't take Chemistry w/o meeting the math requirement. So what does this mean for me? Yep, you guessed it. I won't apply until 2012!!!!!! OMG! I feel like throwing in the towel...I have 75 hours and could easily major in General studies and walk accross the stage with a Bachelors degree in a year!..... BUT, I will always wonder "What If". Since I'm not much of a "risk" taker, I'm going to stick with it. We all have our moments....and I'm having mine today. good night all