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RE: Older (Returning) Student Support Thread - 11/6/2008 7:27:17 PM
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ShallbeRebuilt
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Kell;
I'm "graduating" to a real job after I finish in Dec. 09...see my new thread about that in this folder. I'm facing sort of some of the same questions. I'd love to keep going on in school...maybe get a Masters in...something. I don't know what. I'd like to eventually teach music at the college level, but I ask you: how practical is that?
The real big question is: what does GOD want me to do?
I don't know.
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RE: Older (Returning) Student Support Thread - 11/7/2008 8:54:35 AM
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GNM: <chuckle> Actually that may be doable as i have been doing the leg work to figure out what all I need, Documentation, transcripts from my Universoty and associated schools...etc. I haven't sat down with a "Career Councelor" as I am not at that point, I am looking starting Calendar Year 09 (Or Closest Applicable Start time for the next round of graduate classes) So to answer your question my Lady Grace, yes I will wait for you <smile>.  
Online Classes <shivers>. I may have to for certain ones, but I prefer Face to Face with Instructors rather than teaching myself the class via billboard. I procrastinate and usually do my best work in the weee hours of the night before it is do <hangs head>. Don't recommend it, 35 page Technical term paper done in 7 hours straight of punchin away . got an A :P. Why oh Why do i punish myself...lol.
ShallbeRebuilt: Congrats my Lady!! Graduating soon!!!! Actually College/University Level Music Programs are good and practical, especially if you end up teaching the next Mozart! <warm smile>
Yes, I have been praying about it. Shall see where he leads me.
Rgod: My ultimate goal...seriously.....A Block filler on my Resume. I have been in the working industry for 14 years so knocking out the paper side of the "experience" is really a formality (If it nets me a pay increase or enables me to be more marketable on paper then bonus). Having the book background with this side of it would be nice to have.
The Lord: that is what I have been praying about, you see when I'm talking to the Lord throughout the day I ask him to please be blunt on giving me direction....I don't do subtle well. If he would shwack me upside the head and say, "Matt, you really don't want to go that way, I recommend this way!" I would so be all over that...lol!
Yes, ITM is Information Technology Management, I specialization/Emphasis in the MBA program I am looking at. Seems to fit what I enjoy doing <smile>. Working with Tech!
Well thank you Ladies, VERY mooch for your perspective and ideas. I will keep praying and pool some other wise councel (my Dads and Elderly friends <whispers> They are 45+ y/o <cackle>  ).
<HUGS> Ladies!
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RE: Older (Returning) Student Support Thread - 11/7/2008 1:15:15 PM
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I procrastinate and usually do my best work in the weee hours of the night before it is do <hangs head>. Why oh Why do i punish myself...lol.
Welcome to my world...lol! I used to be that neurotic students who had all papers and assignments done way ahead of time. Now, I can't seem to motivate myself unless I'm under the gun and pushing deadlines.  But, I seem to be able to pull the A's doing that, so it is what it is for now!
I got into 3 of my 4 remaining classes. I'm second on the wait list for one if them. Hopefully, I'll move up into it before classes start. I'm seeing my adviser next week and seeing if he can override that just in case. I believe they can for graduating seniors. If not, I shall resort to begging the professor to add me in and sit on the floor if needs be! I am not missing graduation and starting grad school next fall for one class!
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RE: Older (Returning) Student Support Thread - 11/8/2008 8:38:52 PM
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Hey, y'all!
Gee, I don't know why I didn't look in this folder a lot earlier!
I'm 48, and a junior psych major at NC State. This is my first semester full-time ANYWHERE, since I got my AA at the community college level, part time. And, after months of worrying and obsessing, have figured out.....well, really, got confirmation on.....that I'm going to apply for a double major program. MSW, MDiv, UNC, Duke.
Yeah, I am stone crazy. 
But God has plans for me, and I'm ready to go for it.
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RE: Older (Returning) Student Support Thread - 11/8/2008 10:12:11 PM
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I'm 48, and a junior psych major at NC State.
Go Wolfpack!
My two oldest kids went to NC State. Son graduated with a degree in computer science 2005 -- his little sister married a classmate of his who also graduated that year. Son-in-law got drafted to play in the major leagues -- recruited to work for Adobe -- after leading NCSU's competitive programming team to a global championship in the IEEE programming contest.
All three of these young people were active in the campus Calvinist club (Reformed University Fellowship) -- a group I'm excited about.
And the balding patriarch of the clan? Well, at 57, I'm ABD (all but dissertation) at Regent University. When I looked on the back of my birth certificate for an expiration date, it looked as though I should plan on another 30 productive years. This doctorate (communication studies) has a place in God's plan for increased effectiveness over the rest of my life, I believe.
Prayers appreciated -- now, the hard part begins, that part for which all the couse work and personal research to date has prepared me.
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RE: Older (Returning) Student Support Thread - 11/8/2008 10:32:06 PM
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Does anyone else get syllabus shock before every course? I have it now...lol
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RE: Older (Returning) Student Support Thread - 11/8/2008 10:40:08 PM
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lol! I get that too, Steve! I leave classes thinking "what have I gotten myself into?" The beginning of this semester was bad. I left four of five of my classes thinking that after reading it!
You'll do great! 
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RE: Older (Returning) Student Support Thread - 11/8/2008 10:42:32 PM
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Every semester!! They always look daunting on the syllabus, but once you get into the rhythm of the course, it's not so bad. Like Karlie said, you'll do just fine!
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RE: Older (Returning) Student Support Thread - 11/8/2008 10:50:31 PM
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yeah, I get scared every time I look at one, but it's all worked out so far. Some of the profs have totally abandoned the syllabus even. The Math prof gave no tests or quizzes. Just a few problems from the book every week. It was the easiest four credits I ever got.
The History prof also ditched the exams in favor of class discussion. I learned a lot more doing that than cramming for a test.
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RE: Older (Returning) Student Support Thread - 11/8/2008 10:53:07 PM
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Just a few problems from the book every week. It was the easiest four credits I ever got.
That's just totally unfair! I never had a 4 credit class that wasn't major work!
I've had a few professors get so behind or off track that the syllabus meant nothing, too.
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RE: Older (Returning) Student Support Thread - 11/9/2008 4:17:20 AM
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They have an expiration date???? .......
I will be praying.
It's an old Steve Wright joke, but still funny. Seriously, though, there is software that lets you make reasonable estimates, given lifestyle and genetics. My grandfather died early of cancer, after smoking a pack a day for most of his life and working in a steel mill. He was 83.
When I was 20, for reasons I am not at liberty to discuss in this forum, I was unable to think more than a week or two ahead. At age 57, my time horizons extend to decades ahead for me, and even longer for my possible influence.
My passion is cultural transformations at the end of an empire, a topic that combines history, sociology, rhetoric, and more. Now that the American empire is winding down[1], what can we learn from other dying empires that successfully transitioned to saner forms? My discipline is "communication studies," my career is technical writing.
Yes, I really do appreciate your prayers, and look forward to comparing notes with you in a thousand years or so. And my God's favor rest upon your endeavors, too!
[1] Please tell me again, why is it, exactly, that we have military bases in 130 "friendly" nations, many of which resent our being there?)
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RE: Older (Returning) Student Support Thread - 11/10/2008 1:54:28 PM
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Well, I got into one class I wanted. The professor was kind enough to add me to his class, which only had one opening at the time. Now it has 6. Kinda makes me wonder .....
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Does anyone else get syllabus shock before every course?
Not really shock, but it can be daunting at times. I've had one professor change the syllabus 5 times, one twice. It's nice to have an idea of what's due when, though. The scariest ones are the ones with no dates, just information.
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RE: Older (Returning) Student Support Thread - 11/12/2008 6:25:47 AM
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GNM: <chuckle> Actually that may be doable as i have been doing the leg work to figure out what all I need, Documentation, transcripts from my Universoty and associated schools...etc. I haven't sat down with a "Career Councelor" as I am not at that point, I am looking starting Calendar Year 09 (Or Closest Applicable Start time for the next round of graduate classes) So to answer your question my Lady Grace, yes I will wait for you <smile>.
Online Classes <shivers>. I may have to for certain ones, but I prefer Face to Face with Instructors rather than teaching myself the class via billboard. I procrastinate and usually do my best work in the weee hours of the night before it is do <hangs head>. Don't recommend it, 35 page Technical term paper done in 7 hours straight of punchin away . got an A :P. Why oh Why do i punish myself...lol.
Ack! I thought I'd responded, but didn't. Sorry 'bout that.
"Career counseling" starts before you choose a major. They can help you with things like transcripts, testings, and all the usual stuff. Actually, the reason I got into this field in the first place was to become an academic advisor. So who knows, maybe I'll go back to that soon. Wanna be my first student?
As to online... I prefer face-to-face as well, especially in this field. It gets very lonely not to be able to sit down with someone, though we can just pick up the phone. I do like that.
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RE: Older (Returning) Student Support Thread - 11/12/2008 8:23:25 AM
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Kellgaste
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GNM: <chuckle> Actually that may be doable as i have been doing the leg work to figure out what all I need, Documentation, transcripts from my Universoty and associated schools...etc. I haven't sat down with a "Career Councelor" as I am not at that point, I am looking starting Calendar Year 09 (Or Closest Applicable Start time for the next round of graduate classes) So to answer your question my Lady Grace, yes I will wait for you <smile>.
Online Classes <shivers>. I may have to for certain ones, but I prefer Face to Face with Instructors rather than teaching myself the class via billboard. I procrastinate and usually do my best work in the weee hours of the night before it is do <hangs head>. Don't recommend it, 35 page Technical term paper done in 7 hours straight of punchin away . got an A :P. Why oh Why do i punish myself...lol.
Ack! I thought I'd responded, but didn't. Sorry 'bout that.
"Career counseling" starts before you choose a major. They can help you with things like transcripts, testings, and all the usual stuff. Actually, the reason I got into this field in the first place was to become an academic advisor. So who knows, maybe I'll go back to that soon. Wanna be my first student?
As to online... I prefer face-to-face as well, especially in this field. It gets very lonely not to be able to sit down with someone, though we can just pick up the phone. I do like that.
No worries my Lady .
Ooooh, so academic advisors are for before you choose your path . thats what I have been doing wrong all these years <chuckle>.
Sure, I'll be your First Student, what do you need me to provide?
Sorry, I'm seriously new to this career counseling concept. I just read through what look interesting and what I might like and did it <shrug> .
I'm all ears my Lady, Learn me please...
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RE: Older (Returning) Student Support Thread - 11/12/2008 10:45:46 AM
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GNM: <chuckle> Actually that may be doable as i have been doing the leg work to figure out what all I need, Documentation, transcripts from my Universoty and associated schools...etc. I haven't sat down with a "Career Councelor" as I am not at that point, I am looking starting Calendar Year 09 (Or Closest Applicable Start time for the next round of graduate classes) So to answer your question my Lady Grace, yes I will wait for you <smile>.
Online Classes <shivers>. I may have to for certain ones, but I prefer Face to Face with Instructors rather than teaching myself the class via billboard. I procrastinate and usually do my best work in the weee hours of the night before it is do <hangs head>. Don't recommend it, 35 page Technical term paper done in 7 hours straight of punchin away . got an A :P. Why oh Why do i punish myself...lol.
Ack! I thought I'd responded, but didn't. Sorry 'bout that.
"Career counseling" starts before you choose a major. They can help you with things like transcripts, testings, and all the usual stuff. Actually, the reason I got into this field in the first place was to become an academic advisor. So who knows, maybe I'll go back to that soon. Wanna be my first student?
As to online... I prefer face-to-face as well, especially in this field. It gets very lonely not to be able to sit down with someone, though we can just pick up the phone. I do like that.
No worries my Lady .
Ooooh, so academic advisors are for before you choose your path . thats what I have been doing wrong all these years <chuckle>.
Sure, I'll be your First Student, what do you need me to provide?
Sorry, I'm seriously new to this career counseling concept. I just read through what look interesting and what I might like and did it <shrug> .
I'm all ears my Lady, Learn me please...
LOL! Yup, academic advisors are your best best for choosing a career path. No worries, though. Most people don't know that, or don't go until AFTER they've started college. So Get Thee To A Career Counselor (I'm not qualified and don't want to steer you wrong ) You can also try books like What Color Is Your Parachute or try some of those career matching sites on the internet.
But seriously, if you thought your career looked interesting, that's a great first start. But who knows... maybe you were designed to be a floral designer instead. (just kiddin')
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RE: Older (Returning) Student Support Thread - 11/16/2008 7:30:30 PM
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Kellgaste
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GNM: <chuckle> Actually that may be doable as i have been doing the leg work to figure out what all I need, Documentation, transcripts from my Universoty and associated schools...etc. I haven't sat down with a "Career Councelor" as I am not at that point, I am looking starting Calendar Year 09 (Or Closest Applicable Start time for the next round of graduate classes) So to answer your question my Lady Grace, yes I will wait for you <smile>.
Online Classes <shivers>. I may have to for certain ones, but I prefer Face to Face with Instructors rather than teaching myself the class via billboard. I procrastinate and usually do my best work in the weee hours of the night before it is do <hangs head>. Don't recommend it, 35 page Technical term paper done in 7 hours straight of punchin away . got an A :P. Why oh Why do i punish myself...lol.
Ack! I thought I'd responded, but didn't. Sorry 'bout that.
"Career counseling" starts before you choose a major. They can help you with things like transcripts, testings, and all the usual stuff. Actually, the reason I got into this field in the first place was to become an academic advisor. So who knows, maybe I'll go back to that soon. Wanna be my first student?
As to online... I prefer face-to-face as well, especially in this field. It gets very lonely not to be able to sit down with someone, though we can just pick up the phone. I do like that.
No worries my Lady .
Ooooh, so academic advisors are for before you choose your path . thats what I have been doing wrong all these years <chuckle>.
Sure, I'll be your First Student, what do you need me to provide?
Sorry, I'm seriously new to this career counseling concept. I just read through what look interesting and what I might like and did it <shrug> .
I'm all ears my Lady, Learn me please...
LOL! Yup, academic advisors are your best best for choosing a career path. No worries, though. Most people don't know that, or don't go until AFTER they've started college. So Get Thee To A Career Counselor (I'm not qualified and don't want to steer you wrong ) You can also try books like What Color Is Your Parachute or try some of those career matching sites on the internet.
But seriously, if you thought your career looked interesting, that's a great first start. But who knows... maybe you were designed to be a floral designer instead. (just kiddin')
I will check into it. I am now at the stage of looking and miriculing into exsistance the funds necessary to pay for this MBA <sigh> I am looking at. <shivers>.
Can someone please tell me why I'm seriously considering spending close to 28K for a piece of paper? <grumbles>
I guess it is a better investment then say....a new Car .
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RE: Older (Returning) Student Support Thread - 11/19/2008 4:01:11 PM
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Kellgaste
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Maybe because we've bought into the logic that an education is an investment into our future... Besides, it's very influential on our kids... especially those who like to one-up their moms.
I guess that would depend on your definition of an "education", I mean seriously, I can go on the internet and learn pretty much ANYTHING, now would it be quantified on a resume? <shrug> Would a potential emplyer see it as viable?
I guess if I was to define a Degree and the importance of it, it would be something like, "Son, Daughter, if you wish to achieve a payscale that exceeds entry level 6 figures you will need to show on paper that you possess the necessary background education that supports your real world experiences, then be able to back that up with practical application."
I don't know, I'm babbling as I think I am still in shock with how much a Graduate Degree costs...LOL.
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Have you looked into scholarships? I ran out of time to write all the essays, but if you are a quick writer and want to give it a shot, scholarships are great! Will your company help you pay anything? Oh, and as to books, check out half.com and other sites. You can save a lot of money that way, both by buying and selling your books.
Actually, my Lady, I have not looked into either. I will see what my Employer will pay for then check another avenue, then look at scholarships. Thanks!
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RE: Older (Returning) Student Support Thread - 11/19/2008 4:03:15 PM
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Maybe because we've bought into the logic that an education is an investment into our future... Besides, it's very influential on our kids... especially those who like to one-up their moms.
I guess that would depend on your definition of an "education", I mean seriously, I can go on the internet and learn pretty much ANYTHING, now would it be quantified on a resume? <shrug> Would a potential emplyer see it as viable?
I guess if I was to define a Degree and the importance of it, it would be something like, "Son, Daughter, if you wish to achieve a payscale that exceeds entry level 6 figures you will need to show on paper that you possess the necessary background education that supports your real world experiences, then be able to back that up with practical application."
I don't know, I'm babbling as I think I am still in shock with how much a Graduate Degree costs...LOL.
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Have you looked into scholarships? I ran out of time to write all the essays, but if you are a quick writer and want to give it a shot, scholarships are great! Will your company help you pay anything? Oh, and as to books, check out half.com and other sites. You can save a lot of money that way, both by buying and selling your books.
Actually, my Lady, I have not looked into either. I will see what my Employer will pay for then check another avenue, then look at scholarships. Thanks!
Your a Thinker! I want you on my Corporate Team!!!!
Corporate team?? WooHoo! That probably pays more than I'm making now!
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RE: Older (Returning) Student Support Thread - 11/20/2008 9:14:04 PM
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Hoping for some imfo. On the Masters of Divinity Program at Liberty University. Are any of you in it (online).
Or taking class’s online thorough Liberty University in another field?
I know I said I would not post for 30 days but its been two weeks and this has come up today and January is getting close
Have a blessed day dave
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RE: Older (Returning) Student Support Thread - 11/20/2008 9:19:16 PM
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