I thought that I would use this post to share my good news with all of you. I was nominated by my college to receive honorary award recognition by having my biography published in the 2005/2006 National Deans List Association book. While I am proud of the accomplishment that I have made, I felt a little silly at first because the nomination was being sent from MCC, a mere community college, not a more prestigious school like Harvard, or my dream school-John Jay University. I know several people who have made the Deans List, so besides feeling good about myself it was really not that big of a deal-or so I thought. Then I read that only ½ of 1% of all students receive this honor. I also realized that while I was nominated by MCC I will be recognized nationally with other students around the country and have my biography published in a book (that I’m sure only those who made the list will read).
As most adult students would probably agree, being a returning student is a lot of work. It takes time to get back into “school mode” after being in the work place for so long. I started taking part time classes almost two years ago while working full time at my previous job. When the company closed the doors last December, I took the opportunity that presented itself and decided to go to school full time. I had always wanted to go back full time and obtain my degree but never had the courage, or the means for that matter, to actually do it. Who can afford to quit their job and receive no income while going to school? It also seemed impossible to go to school full time and still have time to work.
Well for those of you out there who have struggled with the same dilemmas that I have in the past-it is possible. Especially with the fairly new invention of on-line, or distance learning. I was a full time student last semester taking all on-line classes. On-line classes might not work for everyone. Access to a high speed internet is required for starters, but motivation is the key. As for me-I love on-line classes. What could be better than going to school in your p.j.’s? Another benefit of taking classes from home is eliminating the drive to campus, especially during the winter months and with gas prices being so high.
For those of you who are looking to attend a SUNY school, or have debated taking a night time class but don’t have the time, check out the SUNY Learning Network for more information on on-line classes.
You want to become a teacher, and as such you must be aware of the fact that to be properly accredited you will need a master’s degree.However, your schedule is such that you do not have the time or the money to get a master’s degree at your local college or university.About Online Master’s Degrees in Education you can visit at http://universitiesonline.biz/.
Posted by: mba distance learning | July 11, 2009 at 03:37 AM
Hi Phil. Thank you for reading my post and for the congrats!
Posted by: cdamore | January 30, 2006 at 02:24 PM
Congratulations Carla! Great to see hard work paying dividends for you! I am also an online (and adult education) graduate of Lakeland College in Wisconsin. Hard work pays off! Here's to your continued success!
Posted by: Phil Gerbyshak | January 19, 2006 at 04:30 PM