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Guidance on Getting Back in College
Asked by B.H. from Dallas
on December 5, 2006
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I went to college the spring of 2001 after I graduated in 2000, but unfortunately because I had just had a baby the fall of 2000 and was working full-time I dropped ou...
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- Hi Brandy I was going to school when we found out I was pregnant. I took a year off and am going right now. If I were you I would go to TCC and take as many classes...
- Congratulations on your decision - it won't be easy, but it will be worth it. If I were in your situation, I would immediately see about starting classes at TCC in th...
- I am 40 and a full time mom of 6 including twin 2 yr old boys.I am currently also a full-time college student online. I do not have to leave my house.I absolutely love...
Taking Time off from College?
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on October 9, 2011
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I am currently a full time college student (online courses) & a sahm to 3 (soon to be 5 as I am expecting twins in late feb/early march), my son also has severe cerebr...
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- Oh my gosh.. There is just really no way to give the courses you are taking the attention that is needed. 5 children? A child with special needs? Your college ed...
- It depends on the school you go to, so it's good that you are speaking with your counselor about it. When I was in college, I took a year off from school while I was ...
- I took a 25 year sabbatical and picked up where I left off. So what's the hurry? If this were your Masters degree, I would see the rush, but not with a bachelor's.
I'm Graduating College in 10 Weeks. . . .What?
Asked by M.P. from Provo
on June 27, 2011
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So I'm going to school to get my associates. It's taken me 6 freaking years to do so. I originally was getting a bachelors degree in theatre, but then got pregnant and...
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- I did an associates (Veterinary Technology) in the middle of my B.S. as well in hopes that it would pad my experience to get into vet school (so I could work as a lice...
- CONGRATULATIONS! To me, school was not much different than the job I got after school (which was being a school-teacher). So instead of completing assignments, I wa...
- Congrats:) I hope you go far:)
Going Back to College
Asked by L.M. from Tucson
on September 2, 2011
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I apologize ahead of time. This is a really long queston.
Im 29yrs old. I am married with two young girls. Ages 6 and 3. I work full time, or i should now say wo...
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- I remember my calculus class. After being out of high school for 22 years I had forgot simple things like multiplying fractions. Technically I shouldn't have been al...
- It doesn't sound like you want to be a nurse, and I don't think that you should pursue something you don't want to just for the money. Nursing is hard enough when you...
- Do NOT get a degree in something you think you won't like, or aren't sure you'll like. Your husband may love nursing; you may go through it all and discover that you d...
Is Expensive an Expensive College Worth It??? (jFF)
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on October 18, 2012
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My friend has an extremely bright boy about to graduate from high school. He has decided he wants to go to a small liberal arts college in a differnt state. The scho...
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- Depends on a thousand different things. I currently have two boys in 'expensive private colleges'. However, they both have very substantial academic scholarships, and ...
- L., I understand exactly what you are saying. My folks couldn't afford to send me to college. I'm VERY lucky that my number one choice was an in-state school and I g...
- Well, while I personally would never pay $51k/year out of pocket for college, if I had gotten the scholarship money for it, I'd do it in a heartbeat. More expensive...
Going Back to College-best Laptop?
Asked by R.C. from Fort Collins
on February 6, 2011
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I'm going back to college in the fall--what are some things I would need? Like what kind of laptop would be best for college--or do i really need one? I do have a PC a...
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- I love my Dell Inspiron.
- I absolutely love LOVE L O V E my MacBook Pro. It takes a licking & keeps on ticking. It's less prone to viruses and runs quicker than my PC. My daughter is in col...
- I use a lot of programs that can only be run in Windows but everyone I know who has a Mac, Loves it. I have had a few Toshiba laptops and my husband does too. I real...
Free College Courses Online - Not for Credit
Asked by M.G. from Seattle
on September 1, 2012
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Hi all. I'm curious about your experiences or opinions on the many universities or sites that offer free college courses online for the sake of solely personal enrichm...
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- BYU has free college courses not for credit. They offer levels in middle school, high school, college, and free enrichment. Some are pretty interesting like personal f...
- I am definitely considering doing something on this site in the winter. Learning something new is not a waste IMO. https://www.coursera.org/
- Learning is NEVER a waste of time, at any age too. Try Hillsdale college, it's about the constitution
Advise in Setting a Budget for College Student
Asked by K.W. from Springfield
on August 19, 2008
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Have a grandson who is off to College this month. Been a lot of years since we sent a child off to college and am wonder how to set up a budget for him. Wondering w...
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- Don't let him be talked in to a credit card!! Those nasty CC companies prey on college kids, and I got bit! I had that bill hanging over my head for too long, well a...
- Janet- May not have college students but, we host foriegn exchange students. The way we handle the money. We take care of food, gas and shelter. With the students mon...
- What a wonderful Grandmother you are. Thank you for helping with a little "mad" money. We found about $50.00 a month was a good start. My children wrote nice request l...
Seeking a Good Resource to Learn College Statistics
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on April 24, 2012
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I am working on my degree and need to take a statistics course. I figured out that I don't have the time to learn the material and do the homework at the same time. I ...
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- I don't have a great resource for basic stats, but when you are ready, Advanced and Multivariate Statistical Methods by Mertler & Vannatta is fantastic. Also, I have f...
- Have you thought about auditing a class before signing up and paying for it? Most colleges allow this if the professor is ok with it. You'll get all the lectures wit...
- Check out Kahn Academy online. They offer free college level lectures online on just about every topic that would be taught in college. Alot of homeschoolers use thi...
College Student Watching Kids This Summer -Details?
Asked by G.G. from Chicago
on March 22, 2012
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So we have a change in daycare and we are hiring a college student this summer to watch our children. I am wondering if anyone can advise me on a few details.. I was...
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- I would negotiate a price per week. flat rate. with hours also set. say 8-5 or whatever you work. and then if you work over or are late then pay extra. an amount ...
- I would pay a flat weekly rate that equates to about $10- 15/hour depending on the going rate in your area. Set the hours you'll expect her to work and if you need her...
- You sound like the same situation we're in - need someone for a fixed set of weeks/months so we just used a flat rate per week. We pay same as local day care rate. ...
