Yesterday’s road trip didn’t yield many photos but I couldn’t resist this one.
Niall and I drove to an unnamed New England College town (and back) because I had an interview.
Due in no small part to what I learned while writing this post and the really overwhelming support I got from all of you, I have decided to begin the process of returning to school.
There. Now I’ve said it out loud. It must be real.
This particular college has a program designed for non-traditional students. (Upon hearing this term, my mother laughed and muttered something under her breath about how I was indeed non-traditional.)
As Niall and I sat in the Student Center and read through the course catalog I allowed myself to get just a little excited.
This may or may not turn out to be the place where it happens, but the thought of studying so many of the things which interest me—the idea of discovering new subjects that I find exciting—the concept of doing something for my greater good—these are starting to become real possibilities.
My husband is wonderfully supportive. (Sometimes to the point of being a little pushy.) He believes in me so deeply that he’s just about got me believing I can do it. And The Older Boy—he keeps telling me how proud he is of me. Melts my heart.
What once seemed to be the end of a chapter may now be the beginning of a whole new one. I’ll keep you posted.
Thanks for visiting.
Hooray! I know you wowed them in the interview, and I can’t wait to watch this process unfold. It’s SO exciting!
good luck! i’m pulling for you!
Congratulations on taking this step. What bravery! I wish you all the best as you discover this new chapter of your life.
so, so proud and a little jealous. I almost wish I had the guts to do it again -I feel like I wasted a lot of time and money the first time around. yay you.
Amy – I don’t know how I missed your other post! I’m so excited for you to go through this chapter – and I wish you all the best! Tears come to my eyes when I read – "And The Older Boy—he keeps telling me how proud he is of me. Melts my heart." So sweet!
Blessings – Amy
Hooray! Very exciting indeed! We’ve been thinking about some more schooling over here too…
I’m driving myself crazy trying to figure out what school that is!!
Wonderful! Going back to school sounds great! It will be a wonderful thing.
Congratulations! What a big decision!
I started in to get a second degree and left after only a semester, I wonder if I will ever go back, I will be reading along on your journey!
Wonderful! Good luck to you.
That’s wonderful! I’ve been thinking about my few remaining classes and i’m just not sure I have it in me anymore. Now I wish I would have found the blogs years ago, and I think I would like to do graphic design work. But I don’t have it in me to start all over again. I’ve already done that once in my schooling career. I have two associates to show for it.
I know that sign! Along with the unnamed town and the unnamed college, having spent much time there (as a traditional age undergrad and then later as a grad student at a nearby school). I almost commented on your earlier "what would I do" entry to let you know about the Ada program , in case you didn’t – so I’m so glad you do already! In my experience, in classes and other activities, the Ada students were always very involved and seemed to know how valuable the experience was (both education and $$), compared to those 20-year-olds who didn’t quite get it yet. Good luck! I’m sure they gave you lots of resources, but I’d be happy to answer questions, although my perspective is a little out of date at this point!
Amy! That is so, so fantastic!!! Hooray for you! How exciting! And I say embrace the non-traditional. A friend of mine wrote a funny post about one advantage of being a non-traditional student: http://andreaboerem.blogspot.com/2009/02/standing-for-something.html
Wishing you all the best on this journey. Can’t wait to hear what happens along the way.
You are great!
Exciting news! Congrats and much wishes for a successful term at school. I can’t wait to hear more of your experience.
Oh, good luck in taking this big step!!!
I hope it gets you closer to where you want to be!
congrats amy! sounds like a wonderful plan. you are inspiring me to go back to school again!
You kick so much ass, it hurts. A very good hurt. Girl, I’m so proud of you. I may be a total psycho BF, but I’m enjoying a unique connection to you with this decision. I’m scared for you, excited for you, and totally completely stoked. You go.
Hi…I found my way here through a link on film in the fridge’s site. We have a snow day today, so I’m indulging in internet browsing. I just wanted to let you know that I am currently in my last semester at said unnamed college, and I would be happy to talk/email with you about any questions that you might have. Its a big decision, and talking to a current student might help!!!!
What wonderful news. I missed the earlier post. What is it that you will be studying? All the best for the new journey and studies.