Going Back to School
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Going Back to College
Asked by J.G. from Buffalo
on September 30, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Just looking for some advice/encouragement! I have 2 kids, work some part time jobs, and I am interested in going back to school in Spring 2010 for nursin...
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- If you put your mind to it you can do it. I am going to school right now and at first didn't think I could do it either. But if you make a scedule you can do it. I am ...
- I went back first when I was 28, with three kids 7, 5, 1 and got my associates in nursing (part time). Best thing I ever did for myself. Now I'm finishing my BS (on-...
- I am in the same dilema. I have a 14mon old, help my husband at work a few hours a week, and enjoy my free time. I also want to go back to school in Jan. We have no fa...
Are Any of My Fellow Moms Considering Going Back to College?
Asked by M.C. from Chicago
on November 3, 2009
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Are any of my fellow Moms considering going back to college? If so, what concerns do you have? What is keeping you from enrolling? What would help move you forward?
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- I have been considering taking classes lately, especially due to the economy. I am looking at taking some kind of computer classes or such to improve skills and learn...
- I'm close to 52 and yes has considered going back to school. Do I have concerns? yes. Will I be able to keep up with studies. Will I be able to retain what I learn. H...
- M., I have thought about changing careers and going back to school for way too long. My advice to you is not to procratinate, and go and do it now. If I had done w...
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...
College: Who Pays? Child or Parent?
Asked by K.L. from Memphis
on May 18, 2009
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Do you think that a child's first four years of college is the parent's responsiblity if the parent did not save for it?
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- One thing to consider: start saving, or helping them save now. Then the money can can then be used for whatever you all feel it's best suited for, when the time comes....
- I definitely am a strong believer in parents helping to pay for college. I am aware it is not cheap and unfortunately keeps getting more and more expensive. I would ...
- For every A they get 100.00 put into a college fund. With A's hopefully, they will get a scholarship. But they need to work for it too, and there is no reason why the...
Laptop for College Student (Me) Going Back!
Asked by S.M. from Lansing
on March 19, 2012
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Hi all!
I am going back to school, again, this summer and I need to putchase a laptop but don't even know where to start. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good...
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- We just bought a great laptop for me right before Christmas. I got a Toshiba Satellite L755 for $379 at Best Buy. I wanted something middle of the road that woul...
- I've been a student for the last six years and have made do with a relatively inexpensive laptop. My latest is a Toshiba. BUT, I am seriously considering buying a Mac ...
- I have a Macbook Air and wouldn't trade it for any other computer. You can run Microsoft Office on a Mac. I also agree with the person who recommended Sony Vaio -- ver...
Going Back to School and Not Working
Asked by L.L. from Tulsa
on February 28, 2007
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So, I am going to start going back to school in June, my issue is, I don't want to work while I am in school. I want to know if there is anyone that has been able to n...
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- Sometimes a bit of extra income helps - and won't send you over the limits to disqualify you from financial aid. I work from home, setting my own hours - with a compa...
- Congratulations on the decision to go back to school!!! I went back two years ago, originally thinking we could do it on one income....it turned out that I didn't ...
- You should try filling out a FAFSA ( www.fafsa.ed.gov ) or go to your schools financial aid office. You need you most current tax form to be able to fill it out, but ...
Going Back to School
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on August 8, 2010
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Hey mamas,
You all have been such a great helo in the past, so I have a question for you guys. I have been playing with the thought of going back to school. With t...
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- Respiratory Therapy is a hard field for me to every consider. I could not watch someone basically suffocate to death. I think for this field you might try a local ...
- I think that's a great idea! I am taking online courses through the local community college for Pharmacy Tech. It's hard with taking care my family and disciplining ...
- D., I'm proud of you for going back to school. My twin sister is a respiratory therapist. She likes it. The one thing you might consider that has been HUGE for her...
Son and College Plans Are Scaring Me!
Asked by L.J. from Birmingham
on July 22, 2008
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Our son is a 17 yr. old rising high school senior and is so very talented and smart (all honors and AP classes). Tonight he dropped a bomb shell on me just at the tim...
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- How about just take 1 or even 2 classes. Keep the load very, very light and he can still have time to work and play? B.
- I took and break and guess what...I never went. I am not complaining because I have a great job that pays well but I hate that I don't have a degree. I can't quit my ...
- Sometimes young people do need a break. In Louisiana, if you choose, the kids start school at 4, pre-k, and continue through 12th grade. That is 14 years of school. ...
Going Back to College After 30 and with Kids?
Asked by A.H. from Salt Lake City
on May 28, 2013
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My husband went to college years ago, got an accounting degree ( no cpa) then went to get a master in business management, but did not finish due to job relocation to ...
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- The "medical field" is pretty wide and vague. Does he want to be a doctor, a PA, an administrator, what? How much college is he thinking about, what exactly is requi...
- Accounting is one of the hottest job fields right now, so it sounds like you must live in a terrible job market. I think it comes down to whether you want to stay or m...
- I would suggest he schedule a visit with a career counselor at at least two different schools that he is interested in. He could get more information about programs of...
Tips on Going Back to School When You Have Toddlers...
Asked by E.D. from Seattle
on August 16, 2010
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I am interested in going back to school but have been out for four years. I am twenty-five, have a two year old daughter and a three year old niece who lives with us....
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- The only way I was able to do anything like this was to take my time when everyone was sleeping. In other words, MASSIVE sleep deprivation. My advice to you would be t...
- I went online and still am working on my master's online. I let my kids watch a little TV if I need them to so I can get some work done. I'll take the lap top in the b...
- I don't have any good suggestions for you, but I'm trying to do the same thing so I'm interested to hear what others say! My girls are 4 and 2, and I really need to f...
