i am 28, i stay home with my 2 yr old, and am looking to finish the college i started when i was 18. before my son, i had a low paying, unrewarding job. when he goes to school full time, i want a more rewarding better paying job.
has anyone been down this road? how were you able to accomplish getting a BA, still being a mom, wife, and person?
how did you fit classes and homework into life while keeping the kids out of daycare?
any advice, experiences, suggestions please
2007-03-22 06:30:32 · 3 answers · asked by sherman supporter 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Hi there.
I'm 27 with two children (6 and 8). I had my first child at 18 in '98 when I decided that I had better get ahead and start college. I went for a while then had my second at 20. I finally graduated with my AA in 2003 and struggled to put myself through a Business program. At the time, I had two small children, a full time corporate job, and working on a new relationship...which would later turn into marriage. I graduated with my BA in business last year (2006). However, shortly after, Arbonne entered my life and changed everything. If I would have known 8 years ago what I know now, I would have saved myself a lot of heartache and stress. So I want to share this with you.
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2007-03-22 07:57:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in the same boat you are in right now. Though I am 31 and my son is 16 months. I am on my way to getting a BA in Psychology at Southern New Hampshire University and hope to complete my work by the end of October 2008. I have done Distance Learning ( ie: Online School) in the past and it does take time, but its the only way I can go to school. I am getting ready to pick my classes for their next term.
So you must be able to devote time to your studies. Sleep for you will become scarce till you figure out how to do readings, homework, house stuff and taking care of the baby every day. Your husband MUST help pick up some of the stuff you do every day. Do a monthly calendar of meals, trade off/on cooking/cleaning dinners. Have him take care of the baby on his days off for a few hours so you can study. Set a bedtime for your baby (7:00-8 pm) that way you can do some studying so you CAN sleep. If you have a test, ask a friend (pay her if you have to!!!) to watch your little one for a few hours.
Where I live daycare is $110-125 per week plus gas. Their hours are from 6-5 pm...So nightcare and weekend care is on an $3-5 hourly basis. Plus the cost of classes, textbooks, and supplies add in as well. Just remember!!! Textbooks aren't tax-deductible, BUT All the other stuff IS! Save your all receipts in an envelope. Look for scholarships online, at high schools, and libararies. Get a copy of all your transcripts: high school, colleges, and military. Have a copy just for yourself.
Just keep in mind that all the hard work you are doing now is making your family, especially your child's) future that much better with a better career outlook for you. Keep intouch with me if you want to see how well my classes are going. Good luck and Keep smiling...
2007-03-22 06:58:13 · answer #2 · answered by Raven98 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello. I am a 45 year old mom who works full time and just completed my master's degree. How did I do it? Online.
You can work anywhere there is an internet connection.
Your computer skills need to be a little better than average, but other than that, I think anyone could do it.
2007-03-22 06:42:59 · answer #3 · answered by ycbb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋