I was on the bus home the other day and when we passed the high school I saw that they had a sign for Bay Path University. I've been wanting to go back to school and get my Bachelors (I have my Associate Degree) so I looked it up. They have a campus at the high school for their "One Day A Week" college. I talked to one of the Admission's peeps today and I filled out the online application. I even completed the financial aid paperwork, but I know I won't qualify. Luckily my work will reimburse me up to $6,000 a year for classes (as long as I get a "C" or better). The school even has a "deferred payment" program knowing that most jobs won't pay until after you get your grades.

I'm going to start in September. I'm excited. I haven't been this excited since finding out my surgery was approved.

Thanks for the encouragement ecoreen94

I am very excited about going back to school...not so excited about one of the math classes I have to take though...but I will get through it.

I taught a Freshman seminar class for many years. The best advice I can give you is to use a day planner. The key is: time management, time management, time management.

I'm an academic advisor and this is one of the topics that I speak to my students about. You need to understand time management skills. Planners are great for that, as are wall calendars for the daily visual reminder of due dates.

I taught a Freshman seminar class for many years. The best advice I can give you is to use a day planner. The key is: time management, time management, time management.

I'm an academic advisor and this is one of the topics that I speak to my students about. You need to understand time management skills. Planners are great for that, as are wall calendars for the daily visual reminder of due dates.

I agree. Be sure and schedule EVERYTHING: sleep, meals, exercise, work, classes, homework, exams, assignments, study time, project milestones, fun, social time, church/spiritual practice, family obligations, etc., etc., etc.

I'm 42 and slowly chipping away at my MSN. Taking a break now until after surgery. Congratulations. It's easier now that I know my girls are old enough to do their own laundry or make something to eat if I'm too busy.

This is AWESOME! Way to go! Make your dreams happen!

Go for it