01-15-2016, 08:26 PM
(01-12-2016, 11:37 PM)Devils Advocate Wrote: So, I began the spring semester at a local community college today. I was somewhat inspired by one of my favorite posters here, Sunset, although lately he's taken a right turn somewhere and has gotten lost, lol.
I'm going to get an associate's in Automation and Robotics. I'm not going full time, but I've taken 10 credit hours this semester with hopes of going full time in the fall, while continuing to work a full time 3rd shift job, plus I'm a full time single parent with no help from the ex.
Anyone here a math wiz that's willing to lend a hand from time to time?
How's about electrical?
I've got a lot on my plate and and a girlfriend that lives 45 mins away, who expects to see me every weekend. We've been dating for about 4 years now.
Can I accomplish my goals or am I taking on too much at once?
I'm not what's considered a very "adult" student at 27, but I also went back to school after a few years of working and it's been worth it. Granted, my classes were Saturdays and I don't have any children, so we're in different situations.
Honestly, I look at is as a temporary difficult time in order to have a much better time in the future. Perhaps a better example is my wife, who also is going to school for the first time while working. She despises math (she's an arts person) but I keep telling her to get through the class and on to better things. I guess that my advice to you would be the same. It might very well suck. It might be hella stressful and you might think about quitting school. But just power through it for however many years you have to and reap the benefits in later years.
I'm currently considering doing Law School at night, maybe then I'll have a better idea what you're going through.
