I work full time and care for my children the rest of the time but I really want to go back to college. Not just a community college. I married young and I feel that I missed out on a lot. I want to go to a four year college. I know a older woman who said that she lived on campus with your baby boy but that was like in the 70's...could this happen in this day and age. I have no support system so how would I pull this off. Please give serious answers...I want to do whats best for my family and change the path of our lives. Thank you in advance. :-)
2006-10-09 15:28:33 · 5 answers · asked by ☺Inquisitive 1☺ 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Tops...GOOD FOR YOU!!!
Absolutely this is very possible, Depending on the size of the school a lot of women do raise their children in family housing. Other women will take housing close by the campus. Still others have chosen to take online classes.
Can this be done while raising children. Yes!! I'm a mother of two girls, 43 and will complete my schooling in December with a BBA in Human Resources Management. I attend Davenport University in Michigan which has a lot of classes designed for non-traditional students, including online classes as well as in-seat classes.
It's a lot harder without a support system but that can be worked on.
If you are determined to complete this, it will happen. But it will not be easy, but the results will be worth it in the end.
If you want to chat further, please e-mail me by clicking on my profile and contacting me. My goal is to work with women like yourself, and I'd like to see if I can help you locate the resources you need.
Good luck to you!
2006-10-09 17:21:35 · answer #1 · answered by Searcher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm currently attending a 2 year college until my second child is born and then will be transferring to a four year college to get my bachelor's. I didn't want to go to community college, but it was cheaper and I could stay closer to home while attending. I receive Pell Grants, government funding, and scholarships because I'm a great student and a single mother. The university I'm going to attend after I get my associate's this spring provides special housing for married couples, people with children, and other people it similar situations. You may need to apply ahead of time because sometimes there is a waiting list, but most schools will provide housing and funding for single mothers. Contact the school you'd like to attend and talk to someone in admissions. They could tell you more about programs they offer.
2006-10-09 15:42:38 · answer #2 · answered by a1dermommy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Community college are just as good as 4-year college.
If this is a cheaper of option (and they also have awards or scholarship), consider it. Find one that as transfer credit options so you can easily transfer into a bachelor degree. Lots of community college also have Coned (or evening classes) which could help you speed up your studies or balance your workload.
Living on campus with your kid may be more problematic but not impossible.
Degree? depends what you want and what you're good at. talk to a career counsellors (very few are good though so be careful) or better, contact an HR specialist and probe them on what the labout market may be like in a few years time.
GOOD LUCK!
2006-10-09 16:34:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you considered online colleges? The University of Phoenix is a great school. I am alumni and I loved it. I attended the first two years of my daughter's life and it was so easy because I attended class at my discretion and my daughter was right next to me the whole time. You do everything via the internet and the classes are only 6 weeks long at the most. I loved it.
2006-10-09 17:29:16 · answer #4 · answered by â¤??? ?å???? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You stand a good chance of being accepted by top tier colleges. If you are minority, even better.
The fact that you are interested in going back to college is more important than getting high scores.
Your career choice depends on your aptitude. Business is a good field.
2006-10-09 16:34:01 · answer #5 · answered by Toes 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my aunt is a single mother, shes finishing up her teaching degree at the 4-year college, through the state, she receives alot of grants and scholarships, so she pays very little to attend the university, at the school i attend, they have apartments on campus ( like dorms) for students with families and its very affordable living....
check with colleges in your area for programs that they might offer!
good luck!
2006-10-09 15:34:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋