tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928545399620364419.post6176575866331372681..comments2023-10-16T04:22:26.030-07:00Comments on My Corner of Satisfaction: school updateNataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768195400316361623noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928545399620364419.post-18902317895120434142012-05-23T14:04:25.408-07:002012-05-23T14:04:25.408-07:00So exciting that you started classes again! As one...So exciting that you started classes again! As one who just went through a masters program online, I will say that when you are in it, it sucks, and you wonder if it's worth it. But then when it's done, and you realize that you were able to continue your education, be an example to your children, and do it all while taking care of the kids and house, you will feel amazingly proud of yourself. I try to act like it wasn't a huge deal, and that it wasn't that difficult, but honestly, it was HARD. Telling the kids that I needed time for homework wasn't fun- I'd much rather be playing with them of course. I worried that I was using their childhood for my education, and I hated that I wasn't able to do a ton of fun stuff on the weekends. But I saw the value in it, and the timing was great with the kids- they were old enough to play on their own, but young enough that they weren't getting into trouble doing it. :)<br /><br />About the online format, some classes are different depending on the instructor. I even had one instructor that would email me the future assignments early because she knew that I had to work on them when I had time because I had young kids, and this wasn't even at a church school where I'm sure it's more common. Hopefully you can find something that works for you. My method was to check the assignments on Monday, work in the evenings as much as I could, and then finish them up on the weekends when Rick could be home to be with the kids. <br /><br />Anyway, I'm sure you don't need extra advice. :) From one mom to another- Just keep at it and you'll be glad you did it now instead of later. Good luck with everything! <br /><br />P.S. I really struggled in the middle about how to manage everything- this article was super helpful. :) http://www.lds.org/ensign/2002/10/education-for-real-lifeRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764728246259529640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928545399620364419.post-39586938022122955812012-03-05T19:47:11.825-08:002012-03-05T19:47:11.825-08:00Its funny to see what people come up with to say. ...Its funny to see what people come up with to say. At least we're all in it together.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12768195400316361623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928545399620364419.post-51658415418784138902012-03-05T19:44:56.769-08:002012-03-05T19:44:56.769-08:00Yes, it is strange to me. We are supposed to be l...Yes, it is strange to me. We are supposed to be learning from eachother, but it seems better in concept than it is in practice...Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12768195400316361623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928545399620364419.post-40385806249805416332012-03-05T15:39:35.747-08:002012-03-05T15:39:35.747-08:00I laughed about the stupid comment stuff. It'...I laughed about the stupid comment stuff. It's pretty funny you have to take time to write dumb stuff that means nothing to anybody. But good for you for doing it!Sara Newtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14146820112113392436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928545399620364419.post-89015671602279386152012-03-05T12:24:46.972-08:002012-03-05T12:24:46.972-08:00Amen on the online layout! I am with you...that s...Amen on the online layout! I am with you...that should be changed. One size does not fit all.bjahlstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074272230635905526noreply@blogger.com