Lily's Uni journey

[LilyElizabeth]

So, I applied to Uni today. I am going to go for my Bachelor's after 20 years since my AA degree. I'm scared, nervous, excited and happy. Did I mention scared?

[Kathleen]

So excited for you!! It will be an adventure. 

[LilyElizabeth]

Just finished my financial aid application. Now, I just wait. 

[Ryrin]

The FAFSA?

 

You will do fine!

[Barmacral]

Good luck! What in? Unsure what an AA degree is.

[LilyElizabeth]

I already have an Associate in Arts - a 2 year degree. I'm going back for my Bachelor's in Psychology. 

[Illian Tear]

Ah psychology. Apparently you can teach it with being able to teach History.

[Nynaeve]

On 5/17/2018 at 9:01 PM, LilyElizabeth said:

So, I applied to Uni today. I am going to go for my Bachelor's after 20 years since my AA degree. I'm scared, nervous, excited and happy. Did I mention scared?

 

You'll own it no problemo =)

[LilyElizabeth]

Thanks for the confidence. 

[LilyElizabeth]

I've been accepted, so yay for that. I meet with an Advisor on July 5th to choose my classes for the Fall. Got my financial aid squared away, so that's good. It's becoming more real and less scary, so that's also good. 

[Niniel]

That is great, Lily! 

[Kathleen]

I'm so glad its all coming coming together smoothly for you! When do you start? What courses are you taking?

[LilyElizabeth]

I'm not sure of the answer to either of those questions, love. I think classes start August 18th but I'm not sure. I'll choose my classes on the 5th. 

[LilyElizabeth]

I chose my classes today! I'll be taking Personality Theory/Research and Careers in Psychology. I'm excited for both of them!

[Ryrin]

I’m so glad you like them!!!

[LilyElizabeth]

I already bought the books for Careers in Psychology. They were cheaper on Amazon than at ASU's bookstore. The class doesn't start till October. The professor of the class that starts in August hasn't posted a book list yet. 

 

[LilyElizabeth]

I started my Online Orientation class this morning. It's going well so far. This is really happening! Awesome!

[Ryrin]

I’m finding Amazon is cheaper than the school bookstore for my son’s books.

 

Yes, it’s happening!! 

 

I wanna hear about the job too.

[LilyElizabeth]

I already ordered my book for the class that starts in two weeks from Amazon. I'm just waiting for it to arrive. I'm finding them cheaper, too. 

 

I'll let you know about the job as soon as it actually starts. Today is just orientation - CPR, First Aid, and fingerprinting and stuff like that. 

[Ayend'an]

What are you hoping to do with your degree? I used to be a support group co-facilitator for NAMI several years ago before I drastically changed career paths.

 

Congrats! And good luck and all that. ?

Edited August 4, 2018 by Adastreia

[LilyElizabeth]

I want to be a case manager in a mental health facility. I have a passion for helping people find the services that they need. 

[Minuet]

You will be awesome at it too. I am so proud of you for taking this giant leap. You have always helped me through stuff. About time other profit from your caring and understanding heart. 

[LilyElizabeth]

Aw, thanks, Sis. You have helped me through just as much if not more. 

[LilyElizabeth]

Well, today I finished my orientation class. Now I wait until the 16th for the actual semester to start. The textbook for the first class will arrive tomorrow, so I'll get the chance to practice taking notes with it before the semester actually starts. 

[LilyElizabeth]

The textbook is fascinating so far. I'm still in Chapter 1, which is pretty much an intro to the course, but I'm loving it. I forgot how interested I am in psych.