Fellow Students...

I know there are several of us here who are in College... and I know that Art n Garden is in Finals this week too, so, to all of you, GOOD LUCK on your finals!!!

My last one is tomorrow morning, then I can finally BREATHE for a couple of weeks until Summer semester starts!

I carried 7 classes this term,(22 hours) and some days I felt like I was going to pull my hair out... but it's almost over, and after tomorrow, barring I flunk the final, I'll only have SEVEN classes left to take!!!

So far, I've only gotten one B because the class had an attendance policy of a letter grade drop over 3 absences... with my mom being so sick this winter, and the snow, I think I missed 9 days, luckily it was the only class that did that, and thankfully it wasn't a letter grade drop for EVERY 3 days.

Hopefully tomorrow won't be as difficult as I'm expecting it to be.... but

WHEW!!!!!!!!!!! I'm glad it's almost over.

Good luck Melissa!! And thank you for the luck:) I can't believe you took that many hours!! That's insaaaane. And didnt you host a coop too??

Good luck Melissa! I know you will do well. You have worked so hard this semester and coped with so much no matter what the grade result tomorrow you should give yourself a big pat on the back. Most people would be down and out and here you are still standing, coherent and although I can't see it I know you are still smiling.
While I know a pat on the pack sure as heck isn't the same as a good grade you've "done good" and should be proud of yourself. I did my Honours Degree from the University of Guelph in 6 straight semesters - it should take 8 with breaks every 2 semesters so have an inkling of the pressure you have been under.
Your dedication towards your mom is also to be commended. Sending positive hopes, vibes and thoughts for your day tomorrow. D

Positive thoughts for all of you from me too! Hang in there as I know all of you will.

Hugs for you too and great pats on your backs for a job well done. Lani

I'm a lot older than you guys, but I'm not too far removed from that scene myself--late starter. You'll make it just fine. I will keep you both in my prayers.

Gluck Melissa, I know youll do well after all the shtuff youve been having to do. You Go Girl!!

Way to go Melisa! Don't know how you do it with all the other things you are involved with...Family, Gardening, etc. Keeping you in my thoughts!
Gary/Louisville

Good luck to you both! Both of my girls are students and this is final week for them too, and I remember the days. It's a lot of work!

Melissa, 22 hours is insane, lol. I don't know how you do it and keep your grades up, I'm impressed. Congratulations on your preserverance, you won't be sorry!

Thanks everyone.... am I ever glad THAT test is over! LOL
The good thoughts worked, there was only one question on it that I'm not sure if I supplied the correct answer, the rest I'm pretty confident on.

Unfortunately when a test is 2/3rds essay, it's the discretion of the professor whether the essays contain enough information or not. I had 6 Essay Questions and wrote 10 and a half pages.... so hopefully I was thorough enough for him.

I agree, 22 hours is insane... but when you attend a small college, the classes aren't offered every semester or even every year like they are at big state universities... there are several that are only offered every other year, so you have to take them when you can get them or you end up spending extra time in school. Besides I'd be bored if I only took 12 hours.

OK... enough "relaxing" back to packing daylilies. :-) Then I can play in my yard for 2 whole weeks before school starts again. :-)

This message was edited Apr 29, 2004 1:01 AM

Wow, you guys ROCK! TC has been in finals, too, I think.

I've always had the same nightmare over and over - that I finished college, got a job, but they called me to say that I didn't really have enough hours - and had to return. It is especially funny as I just retired after teaching for over 30 yrs and I still have that dream. Twenty two hours = whew = cudos to you!!

I only had 4 credits. I really had a hard time fitting in my time to study. My final paper, final presentation and final test were all last night. What a relief to have it done! 22 hours would be amazing in itself. But, to have other responsibilities also would make it even more amazing! Congratulations!!

Me, too, sarv - or I'm in school again and have totally blown off a critical course. I go ask the prof if I can still pass if I pull an A on the final, and he says, "there's no way, no.". Hate that dream!

Sarv, what did you teach? That is what I'm going to do, though I'm starting late, it's what I've wanted to do my entire life... even though I had good jobs, I just wasn't "satisfied." Hubby finally said one day, you know, you're not EVER going to be happy unless you're doing what you really want to be doing...

He was right ( I don't like admitting that either) but, the days that I've taught I've been like a giddy teenager... even working on the umpteen million lesson plans I had to do this semester was fun!

I have no idea what I got on that final I was stressing over, but, I made the Dean's List this semester-- something I didn't think was going happen this time around!

Good job Melissa!! I'm like you in that, at first I was a Jounralism major and hated it and school. But since I've change my major to art education, I'm so much happier and getting much better grades. Yay for us being in the right major/profession and doing well and being HAPPY!

Congrats, Melissa, on making the Dean's List! That's really great. I just finished a two year degree and graduated last Friday night. My daughter and I have been going to the same college since she got out of high school and I was hoping we could graduate together. Unfortunately she kept dropping classes and probably won't finish until this fall.

Awwww Great teachers are the bestest!!!!

Congrats to all of you others too!

Well Melissa and art_n_garden I just sort of fell into teaching - it certainly wasn't what I started out to do BUT in the end it was the best thing that ever happenend to me.
Started University of Guelph at 16 and had and Honours BA before I was 20 with a major in History and Physical Education.Then I worked for a year at the Universtry Library while my first husband finished off his MA in History.We moved to London, Ontario so he could start his PHD and I just registered in Teachers College on a whim. Basically it was because I couldn't find a job to support us.
Going to Teachers College was the greatest. I loved being with the kids especially teen agers from 12 -17, got to coach several sorts teams and also had the privilege of watching these children develop into beautiful caring young people.I know you will have your ups and downs but you do with every job but when you are walking down the street one day or you open your mailbox and there is a special greeting from one of these young people it means the world. It is hard to believe that just by being a teacher you can have such an impact on someone's life.
All of you should hold your head up in pride. You have worked hard this term and your goal is that much closer in sight. Keep up the positive energy, even when you feel swamped. D Get a good rest this summer, you'll need it!