http://www.writerq.com/mobile/nadiacobey/ Latest updates from Francis Warren http://www.writerq.com/mobile/library/760/attending-college-after-fifty-years-old/ Starting college after being out of school was the scariest time of my life. It
was sent by GOD. I applied for a higher position at my job, did not know that the
position required attending and passing fifteen college classes. Also I needed to
earn a C. or better. And if I did not earn a C. or better I would have to pay for the
class myself. Or if I earn a F. I would have to pay for it myself and retake it until I
pass it. I was so afraid because I had been out of school at that point for over
thirty years. My first thought was, it is no way I can pass college courses. My boss
neglected to tell me about all the preferences classes I needed to take, before I
could take the classes that were required to hold the position.
I had a meeting with my boss and his boss, because the both of them tried
to convince me that I could pass all the college courses. They said they wanted me
to try it because they wanted me to hold the position, more so then anyone else
who applied for the job. They also said they know that they can depend on me
because I always come to work. They would feel more comfortable with me
because, I am capable of handling the job very well. They would not have to worry
about meeting the deadlines.After the meeting, my boss continued to talk with me, he said he
understood why I am scared and nervous. When he finally gave me a change to
speak, I explain to him the reason I was so hesitant to go college was because the
classes were going to be very difficult for me. I also feel like I am getting too old
and will not fit in with all the teenagers. I informed him that it is going to be a big
struggle for me to juggle work, school and family. And it will be a very stressful
time for me. Then he asked “well, will you at lease think about it over the
weekend and let me know your answer on Monday”?
The first thing I thought about, how would it feel to earn a degree? I have
always thought highly of people with a degree. Then I started to wonder, will
people think highly of me. I also know that in a few years the sacrifices that I
would have to make, would be worth it. To be able to have the type of hours I
prefer, better income, and have more self-esteem. Knowing it would be a long
road ahead but, I would be proud of myself and feel a great sense of
accomplishment. And cashing that first big pay check will feel pretty good too.
Therefore, when I returned to work on Monday morning I did tell my boss
yes. But I told him I am stepping out on faith and enrolling in college next
semester. I have always wondered what my life would be like if I went to college and earned a degree. So here I am only three classes away from getting my
degree. Even though I had to repeat English three times and had to pay for it, but
after I get my degree it will pay for itself. I knew GOD would never leave me nor
forsake me. Because it is by the grace of GOD I even made it this far in college.]]> http://www.writerq.com/mobile/library/760/attending-college-after-fifty-years-old/ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 22:29:33 +0000 Francis Warren