Well, if I wasn't feeling nauseous already about starting my master's degree.... I am now:
I just read the syllabus' for my classes that start today. Oh. Dear. Lord. (and I mean that most sincerely as a prayer.)
I now have the most serious of doubts that I can actually do this. I have 8 modules to complete in each class. Each module is pages and pages of what to read and where to find it, plus a paper, a quiz and a message board response. Oh and I have to have access to an college or universities academic advising practices....um......
Most of my classmates (ack! I have classmates again....I wonder if they'll think I am a nerd?) are currently working in an institution of higher learning in an advising capacity. And I would hardly call teaching the art of shoelace tying "higher learning"......so I am in a bit of a loss here. Thank goodness for FB, I still have some connections.....
Also, why is it that three lettered acronyms are so scary: WMD, IED, RPG....... APA?
I'd be lying if I didn't say, "I want to quit." I do, but I won't. Who am I to be afraid of a little (or a lot) of hard work....I have kids. What I need is a mantra....I have one on the treadmill, but it's just a string of cuss words usually. Any suggestions for a mantra to keep me from running away from school?
1 comment:
A mantra with cuss words is kind of counterproductive....but awfully funny!
You'll do fine!! I've done the masters thing. I've done the online classes thing. I just took a class over the summer. Though I was nervous each and every time, things turned out much easier than expected. I'd be more worried about you if you WEREN'T nervous!!!
How about 'One at a time then cross it off'
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