A Different Kind of College Life

College life! Isn't it grand? Instead of tiny-tees and make-up, I wear my pj's to school. Instead of lecture halls and classrooms, I sit at my computer propped up with pillows. The once cluttered closet is now my study hall, and instead of chatting it up in the halls I converse with my classmates in the cyber world.

This isn't ordinary college life, it's online distance education. I made the commitment to return to school and follow my dreams, even though I thought my life was too busy. I heard the buzz, and caught the fever. My dreams were brought back to life, and now I have tangible goals to achieve.

But don't get me wrong. Just because I can sit at home in pj's to do my classwork, doesn't mean that distance learning is "easier" than attending a brick-and-mortar school. I have to attend class 3 times a week. Sure I can chose when and where I fulfill that requirement, but it is still a requirement. I also have deadlines to meet,and tests to take. And through it all, my only push (drive or motivation) call it what you will, is me.

I take my books and laptop with me to work. I juggle family life, career life, and college life. It's not easy with four kids, a fiance, and all of life's demands. That's why I'm starting this blog. To let the world in on some of my secrets, and to stretch out an understanding hand to those who've walked in my shoes. I've also come to the realization that some people have the wrong idea about distance education. So I would like to share my voice, and do the best I can to clear up those myths.