Just logged into my student site at Ashford University.
I have just completed my very first week of my first class back at school.
I spent way more time then I originally expected.
I am even harder on myself now then I was then.
Anyways, I know without a doubt that I am where I am supposed to be.
I only contacted one school after figuring out I want to do something
in the world of social work when I "grow up".
My admissions adviser called my by 10 the next morning.
And talked with me for 2.5 hours.
And told me that if I ever started to doubt myself,
or listen to the voice from the past saying I couldn't do this...
to call him and he would remind me that I can and will do this!
Also, encouraging me by sharing that he, too, was going back to school.
Then, within the first day of applying to the school, I was already cleared financially.
(According to my admissions adviser, it normally takes at least three days).
Then, my FAFSA cleared quickly, despite being randomly selected to send in extra paperwork.
The Financial Aid packet, that wasn't supposed to be in until the end of my first class, posted last Tues.
My transcripts, which mind you came from three different colleges, posted on Wednesday.
(They weren't supposed to be in until week four)
And today, they are already designated to where they will or will not apply
(which normally happens right before you start the next class)
There are only one or two things that I am hoping to change about the way they plugged credits in
and the upside is I now have a projected graduation date...
11/5/12.
It looks like I just need ten classes and I can officially have my Bachelor's.
Now, that is something to celebrate.
And we plan to do just that,
at the completion of each class,
the girls and I will be coming up with a little celebration to congratulate ourselves on the sacrifice that each class will be for each one of us.
It is a team-effort.
And H is already feeling the strain a bit.
But doesn't a mere 10 classes sound incredibly do-able!
So excited!
