Lily's Uni journey

[LilyElizabeth]

Thanks, Mandien. I started college in my 30's and got my AA. Now, I'm in my 50's but I don't care. I want to have my degree and I will. I love learning. I may feel differently next semester when I'm taking statistics, though. lol

Edited May 28, 2019 by LilyElizabeth

[Ryrin]

7 hours ago, Mandien said:

Best of luck! I went to uni as a mature student (age 30) and loved it it turned my life around 

 

What did you get your degree in?

[Mandien]

Business IT 

2 hours ago, Ryrin said:

 

What did you get your degree in?

 

[Ryrin]

On ‎5‎/‎28‎/‎2019 at 1:00 PM, Mandien said:

Business IT 

 

 

Cool.

[Ryrin]

On ‎5‎/‎28‎/‎2019 at 7:54 AM, LilyElizabeth said:

Thanks, Mandien. I started college in my 30's and got my AA. Now, I'm in my 50's but I don't care. I want to have my degree and I will. I love learning. I may feel differently next semester when I'm taking statistics, though. lol

 

I found statistics easier then algebra.

[LilyElizabeth]

That's good to know, Ryrin. I think my brain is more like yours than his, being that we both chose the same career field. At least I hope so. 

[Ryrin]

56 minutes ago, LilyElizabeth said:

That's good to know, Ryrin. I think my brain is more like yours than his, being that we both chose the same career field. At least I hope so. 

 

I was thinking that very same thing!

[LilyElizabeth]

I moved this thread over because a new semester started and I'm so excited. I signed up for Abnormal Psychology because I had previously taken a class by this professor and I really enjoyed it. I thought it was going to be about REALLY abnormal things like sociopaths and serial killers. lol Turns out, it's about the things I work with on a daily basis - ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Autism, etc. I'm so excited for this class!

[Dar'Jen Ab Owain]

Sounds like this will be a very beneficial class. Hope you enjoy it while you're learning new skills.

[Ryrin]

I loved that class, Lily.

 

If you want to learn about serial killers/sociopaths you'll find that in Criminal Justice. I enjoyed CJ classes.

[LilyElizabeth]

I didn't particularly want to learn about those things. I think it would be interesting, but what I am learning has more real life application for me. 

[Liitha]

That's always good, though sometimes dangerous as I find, you learn more and realize that you done things wrong and get more work *nods*

 

 

[LilyElizabeth]

I'm enjoying Abnormal Psych a lot. A couple of weeks ago, I just didn't have time to read 3 chapters in the week we were given to do so, so I tried to wing it. I failed the test. That was a first for me, or at least I don't remember ever failing a test before. This week I got an A-. Much better. It's looking like I have a B average so far. I'll be really happy with a B from the class. Of course, I'd prefer an A, so I'm shooting for that. 

[Liitha]

you can do it...*tosses coffe and chocy your way*

[Liitha]

hows it going? geting a break over christmas, or are you done this semester?

 

[LilyElizabeth]

One more week of statistics, then 6 weeks off. I need the break after stats. 

[LilyElizabeth]

Now, I'm halfway through Research Methods. Not a fun class but required for my major. I'm looking forward to an interesting class again. Maybe in the Fall. 

[Ryrin]

That class can be mind numbing.

[LilyElizabeth]

An interesting thing happened towards the end of Research Methods.  My life had so much going on, not the least of which was possible homelessness, that I emailed my professor and said that I couldn't finish the paper, and was turning in what I had done so far. I just couldn't focus my mind on writing a paper, although I did take the final. I ended up with a B- in the class, which I will happily take. 

[Illian Tear]

Hey, take whatever you can get. In about a year and 1/2 I will probably be going to college, so stick in there.

[Ryrin]

Awesome. When I was in graduate school I asked for an extra week to finish a paper as my mother was dying of cancer (out of state.) I didn’t get it. The professor said “we all have things going on.” He was a social work professor.

Edited March 12, 2020 by Ryrin

[LilyElizabeth]

That's cold. 

[Ryrin]

On 3/12/2020 at 8:08 AM, LilyElizabeth said:

That's cold. 

 
True. My son will be 30 next month and I still remember it.

[LilyElizabeth]

My next class starts Monday, but I can get a jump start this weekend if I want. It's called Sensation and Perception and sounds really boring. At least there is no research paper this time. I don't have time for one of those right now. I'm moving in 10 days and still have a lot to pack. 

[Ryrin]

That does sound boring.