College? -- Derek's Place

[ Show ]

Support VoyForums

[ Shrink ]

VoyForums Announcement: Programming and providing support for this service has been a labor of love since 1997. We are one of the few services online who values our users' privacy, and have never sold your information. We have even fought hard to defend your privacy in legal cases; however, we've done it with almost no financial support -- paying out of pocket to continue providing the service. Due to the issues imposed on us by advertisers, we also stopped hosting most ads on the forums many years ago. We hope you appreciate our efforts.

Show your support by donating any amount. (Note: We are still technically a for-profit company, so your contribution is not tax-deductible.) PayPal Acct: Feedback:

Donate to VoyForums (PayPal):

[ Login ] [ Contact Forum Admin ] [ Main index ] [ Post a new message ] [ Search | Check update time | Archives: 1, 2, [3], 4 ]

Subject:

College?

Author:
Bella **puzzled**

[ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

Date Posted: 14:03:27 11/28/06 Tue

How the heck do you think Derek made it going to college? Recently, I returned to college, and it is hard enough to go when you are older than most of the kids, but he was also a celebrity! I can't imagine, but what courage he showed in doing it. I love these boards! I need something light-hearted to replace anxiety about finals! Have a great day, everyone!

[ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

Replies:

[> Subject: I can relate, Bella. I returned to college as a "Non Traditional" student and during part of my time there was pregnant w/ daughter #2. (try fitting in those stupid desks when 9 mos. pregnant!) Verrrrry different going back as an adult - but I really do believe you appreciate it much more. Definitely took guts from Mr.L - you're right! Inspirational though, huh? What are you studying?

Author:
Mary F.
[ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 14:58:20 11/28/06 Tue

>How the heck do you think Derek made it going to
>college? Recently, I returned to college, and it is
>hard enough to go when you are older than most of the
>kids, but he was also a celebrity! I can't imagine,
>but what courage he showed in doing it. I love these
>boards! I need something light-hearted to replace
>anxiety about finals! Have a great day, everyone!

[> Subject: I finished my degree a couple of years ago, too, but I did my classes online through the university. I loved it -- no commute, no listening to lectures (I learn better by reading than by listening). Most of the online students were adults, so it was nice for comaraderie, also. Good luck on finals!
Author: Loraine [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:26:56 11/28/06 Tue

[> Subject: I just want to share something w/ you all: Today I sat on The Advisory Committee for my alma mater to help the Recreation Program get accredited by the national association. This is the program I graduated from and I was absolutely floored that 13 years later, I was asked to return as a recreation professional and do this - it was quite an honor. A very interesting process . It was great meeting w/ other past graduates from the program - and seeing old professors. It was so cool and has really made me want to give back and get involved w/ my old school!

Author:
Mary F.
[ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 17:25:27 12/04/06 Mon

[> [> Subject: That's great, Mary! It's good that they're pulling alumni in to help make decisions. You live close to your school? Bella, what are you studying? Is this finals week?
Author: Loraine [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 06:02:08 12/05/06 Tue

[> [> [> Subject: Re: That's great, Mary! It's good that they're pulling alumni in to help make decisions. You live close to your school? Bella, what are you studying? Is this finals week?
Author: Bella stressed [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 06:46:00 12/05/06 Tue I am studying education, and yes, this is finals week. My biology final is the one that worries me, but in two weeks, this will all be over! Yea!!

[> [> [> [> Subject: Oh, I still have nightmares of botany (which I took instead of biology). Education ... you're braver than I am! LOL!
Author: Loraine [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 06:43:33 12/07/06 Thu

[> Subject: Yes, I live close. Western Michigan University is about 20 + miles from me. It's in Kalamazoo (yes, there really is a Kalamazoo). I work in K-zoo at a different college, so it's kinda cool. Where's Tanya? Wonder how her daughter's doing in finals?

Author:
Mary F
[ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 19:58:03 12/06/06 Wed

[> [> Subject: We're looking at moving to a college town. Wondering if that's a good idea! But the college library is HUGE!
Author: Loraine [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 06:46:33 12/07/06 Thu