FINALLY DONE

songbyrdsweet

Well, I traded in my mental health and well-being for a 4.0 GPA this semester!!!!

This weekend sucked. I worked 3-10 Friday, before which I fit in a good workout and a tiny bit of studying. Saturday I had all day to study, but I couldn't fit my entire Anatomy and Physiology class into one day of studying--Oh, and did I mention that our final was all diagrams, cumulative, and worth 25% of our grade? Sunday I worked 8-12:30 and continued studying until about 11PM when my brain stopped functioning. Monday morning I rolled into my exam, which was SIX questions and it took THREE HOURS. My hand cramped several times. :grumble: After the exam ended at 1, I worked out and went to work from 4-10:30, then this morning went back to work at 8:30 until about 3:30, then left for another exam which I didn't get to study for. Fortunately, I apparently didn't have to take it, but I drove 30 minutes to get there and THEN my prof told me...UGH. Then he asked me to answer the questions anyway because he was 'curious to see my answers." And just now I wrote an exercise prescription for 4 straight hours because it's due tomorrow.

HOWEVER, I know that I'm getting a 4.0 because I got a 97 on my Bio final!!! I have worked so hard this semester I actually cried when I saw my grade. Tomorrow I get to turn in the prescription and I'm done for the next month. Of course, now I have to spend all my time at work, but at least my brain gets a rest. :drinker:

songbyrdsweet

Well, I traded in my mental health and well-being for a 4.0 GPA this semester!!!!

This weekend sucked. I worked 3-10 Friday, before which I fit in a good workout and a tiny bit of studying. Saturday I had all day to study, but I couldn't fit my entire Anatomy and Physiology class into one day of studying--Oh, and did I mention that our final was all diagrams, cumulative, and worth 25% of our grade? Sunday I worked 8-12:30 and continued studying until about 11PM when my brain stopped functioning. Monday morning I rolled into my exam, which was SIX questions and it took THREE HOURS. My hand cramped several times. :grumble: After the exam ended at 1, I worked out and went to work from 4-10:30, then this morning went back to work at 8:30 until about 3:30, then left for another exam which I didn't get to study for. Fortunately, I apparently didn't have to take it, but I drove 30 minutes to get there and THEN my prof told me...UGH. Then he asked me to answer the questions anyway because he was 'curious to see my answers." And just now I wrote an exercise prescription for 4 straight hours because it's due tomorrow.

HOWEVER, I know that I'm getting a 4.0 because I got a 97 on my Bio final!!! I have worked so hard this semester I actually cried when I saw my grade. Tomorrow I get to turn in the prescription and I'm done for the next month. Of course, now I have to spend all my time at work, but at least my brain gets a rest. :drinker:

crystal_sapphire

way to go! what are you taking?

songbyrdsweet

way to go! what are you taking?

My major is Exercise, Sport, and Health Education.

This semester I was taking Anatomy and Physiology (a 6 credit lab class, ridiculous), Exercise Leadership, and Exercise Prescription and Assessment.

I was so nervous about my AnP class because I bombed my lab practical with a 73, so I needed at least an 87 on the exam to keep my A. I didn't think it was possible but apparently it was. :noway:

SGFlyinHi

Congrats!!!!!!!!
GREAT job.
:drinker: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :drinker:

EJWoolcock

Well done I also work - average about 50 hours a week, and study at uni. It's the hardest thing I have ever done. I am doing a commerce degree and find study takes up at least 20 hours a week most of the time!! Doesn't leave much time for exercise. Keep up the good work!!!

iftcheiaf

That is amazing! My husband is in his final year for Civil Engineering and this last semester was brutal on the whole family. He's a full-time father, student, and works and still managed to keep his GPA at 3.8something, which I find amazing. So we're spending this winter break getting him into exercising, hoping to make it stick for his final push next semester.

But I am impressed with your schedule and your success. I'm going to use you as an example. Way to go!!!

cmriverside

Well done :flowerforyou: I'm soooo proud of you!!

3babybeans

That is amazing! My husband is in his final year for Civil Engineering and this last semester was brutal on the whole family. He's a full-time father, student, and works and still managed to keep his GPA at 3.8something, which I find amazing. So we're spending this winter break getting him into exercising, hoping to make it stick for his final push next semester.

But I am impressed with your schedule and your success. I'm going to use you as an example. Way to go!!!

Sounds like my hubby! He graduates on Sat. with his bachelor's in business (don't tell my husband, but I think civil engineering is a harder degree to get...only b/c that's what my associates is in. :bigsmile: ). Congrats to you AND your husband!

3babybeans

Good job, SBS! AnP is brutal & to pull off an A in there is surely something to be VERY proud of! Awesome work! :flowerforyou:

singcoz528

wow awesome job! Yea...I would be getting a 4.0 this semester if it weren't for stupid math:explode: .


Math is my mortal enemy.....Straight A's...and a big fat C....ugh. Well...hopefully a C:grumble: ...I have my final exam in about an hour. As long as I get above a 30% on the final I should get a C lol...I think I can manage that.

Good news tho, I don't have to take another math class till grad school! YAY for NO math!!!:drinker:

great job on this semester!

arewethereyet

Songbird I must say you really impress me! I so want to make you a cup of chicken noodle soup and treat you to a spa day-massage, mani and pedi! You really need a 'girls' day!

It is refreshing to see a young person so on fire for the subject they are studying. I think you are going to make a GREAT whatEVER you choose to be!! I know with obesity the highest it has ever been in our country, you will have a lifetime of work!

GREAT JOB!!! 4.0 WOW!!
I think your allowed to have bananas, right?

songbyrdsweet

Songbird I must say you really impress me! I so want to make you a cup of chicken noodle soup and treat you to a spa day-massage, mani and pedi! You really need a 'girls' day!

It is refreshing to see a young person so on fire for the subject they are studying. I think you are going to make a GREAT whatEVER you choose to be!! I know with obesity the highest it has ever been in our country, you will have a lifetime of work!

GREAT JOB!!! 4.0 WOW!!
I think your allowed to have bananas, right?

LOL yes, bananas are the only fruit I can have raw right now!

I really would like a girl's day. I haven't even showered in 2 days. :sick: So I asked for a trip to the massage therapist for Christmas. I get my first day off Dec. 25th so it definitely will be a present in itself lol! I'm so burnt out on retail now it's not even funny, and I work 27 hours this week even with finals and taking 3 days off for the colonoscopy. :grumble:

songbyrdsweet

wow awesome job! Yea...I would be getting a 4.0 this semester if it weren't for stupid math:explode: .


Math is my mortal enemy.....Straight A's...and a big fat C....ugh. Well...hopefully a C:grumble: ...I have my final exam in about an hour. As long as I get above a 30% on the final I should get a C lol...I think I can manage that.

Good news tho, I don't have to take another math class till grad school! YAY for NO math!!!:drinker:

great job on this semester!

Ugh, I am SO bad at math. I think algebra is as tough as I can get. :ohwell: I have to take Chem next semester which makes me nervous because there's more math involved. I have only taken 2 math classes thus far so I am a liiiittle rusty. Good luck on your final! :flowerforyou:

songbyrdsweet

Good job, SBS! AnP is brutal & to pull off an A in there is surely something to be VERY proud of! Awesome work! :flowerforyou:

Thank you! I definitely shed a few tears of joy when I saw I got an A b/c I worked really hard for it.:happy:

songbyrdsweet

That is amazing! My husband is in his final year for Civil Engineering and this last semester was brutal on the whole family. He's a full-time father, student, and works and still managed to keep his GPA at 3.8something, which I find amazing. So we're spending this winter break getting him into exercising, hoping to make it stick for his final push next semester.

But I am impressed with your schedule and your success. I'm going to use you as an example. Way to go!!!

Thank you! That is impressive. My dad will be finishing up his Master's when I graduate with my Bachelor's next semester. It is really hard to balance work and school...I don't have a family but my BF does like to be acknowledged from time to time. :laugh: We hit some rough spots from never seeing each other and me being really tired. I've found that working out even for a little while--I only had time for 30 min a couple times a week--is a big stress reliever and it was important to get some non-thinking time. Sometimes the non-thinking time snuck in at work which is bad because I'm a manager. :laugh:

songbyrdsweet

Well done I also work - average about 50 hours a week, and study at uni. It's the hardest thing I have ever done. I am doing a commerce degree and find study takes up at least 20 hours a week most of the time!! Doesn't leave much time for exercise. Keep up the good work!!!

That is tough!
One way I 'study' is to exercise without music, or with it very low or without words, and just think about my class. I will go over cascades in my head, like what if I were to drop a weight on my foot or break my leg while running, or just what my body is doing in general. I'm not looking at my notes but I'm actively making new connections and still exercising. :flowerforyou:

songbyrdsweet

Congrats!!!!!!!!
GREAT job.
:drinker: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :drinker:

Thank you!
You are looking marvelous as always! :flowerforyou:

Fitness_Chick

Well, I traded in my mental health and well-being for a 4.0 GPA this semester!!!!

This weekend sucked. I worked 3-10 Friday, before which I fit in a good workout and a tiny bit of studying. Saturday I had all day to study, but I couldn't fit my entire Anatomy and Physiology class into one day of studying--Oh, and did I mention that our final was all diagrams, cumulative, and worth 25% of our grade? Sunday I worked 8-12:30 and continued studying until about 11PM when my brain stopped functioning. Monday morning I rolled into my exam, which was SIX questions and it took THREE HOURS. My hand cramped several times. :grumble: After the exam ended at 1, I worked out and went to work from 4-10:30, then this morning went back to work at 8:30 until about 3:30, then left for another exam which I didn't get to study for. Fortunately, I apparently didn't have to take it, but I drove 30 minutes to get there and THEN my prof told me...UGH. Then he asked me to answer the questions anyway because he was 'curious to see my answers." And just now I wrote an exercise prescription for 4 straight hours because it's due tomorrow.

HOWEVER, I know that I'm getting a 4.0 because I got a 97 on my Bio final!!! I have worked so hard this semester I actually cried when I saw my grade. Tomorrow I get to turn in the prescription and I'm done for the next month. Of course, now I have to spend all my time at work, but at least my brain gets a rest. :drinker:

I'm so proud of you Hon! You've worked so VERY hard for all of this and given up so much....you deserve much praise for your commitment!!! I too as jeannie mentioned am very impressed at your attitude and being so very involved with your studies at a younger age...so many students slough off and waste away those years when they could be pushing hard and getting further along.

Again...so proud SbW!!!:flowerforyou:

Anna_Banana

Congradulations

My hubby and I graduated with our BS's at the same time, after working and going to school full time. I was pretty excited to graduate Cum Laude. Then last year my DH got his Masters. That was ten times worse than when we were both in school. He was teaching full time (advanced math) and was in a program to get his Masters in 3 years. the program was set up for teachers and they did on line classes during the school year and then had to live at college for 4 weeks in the summer. We hardly got to see him. But through the program the entire thing was paid for, pulse room and board while he lived there (three hours from us) and $1000 a week stipen while he lived there. I'm glad that he did it, but it was so hard on our kids, we spend a lot of family time together, and they missed him so much.

Last year they had him go down to the college and help teach of a couple of weeks. Now all the Profs down there are trying to talk him in to his Doctorates. I don't know if our marriage could handle that.:huh:

songbyrdsweet

Well, I traded in my mental health and well-being for a 4.0 GPA this semester!!!!

This weekend sucked. I worked 3-10 Friday, before which I fit in a good workout and a tiny bit of studying. Saturday I had all day to study, but I couldn't fit my entire Anatomy and Physiology class into one day of studying--Oh, and did I mention that our final was all diagrams, cumulative, and worth 25% of our grade? Sunday I worked 8-12:30 and continued studying until about 11PM when my brain stopped functioning. Monday morning I rolled into my exam, which was SIX questions and it took THREE HOURS. My hand cramped several times. :grumble: After the exam ended at 1, I worked out and went to work from 4-10:30, then this morning went back to work at 8:30 until about 3:30, then left for another exam which I didn't get to study for. Fortunately, I apparently didn't have to take it, but I drove 30 minutes to get there and THEN my prof told me...UGH. Then he asked me to answer the questions anyway because he was 'curious to see my answers." And just now I wrote an exercise prescription for 4 straight hours because it's due tomorrow.

HOWEVER, I know that I'm getting a 4.0 because I got a 97 on my Bio final!!! I have worked so hard this semester I actually cried when I saw my grade. Tomorrow I get to turn in the prescription and I'm done for the next month. Of course, now I have to spend all my time at work, but at least my brain gets a rest. :drinker:

I'm so proud of you Hon! You've worked so VERY hard for all of this and given up so much....you deserve much praise for your commitment!!! I too as jeannie mentioned am very impressed at your attitude and being so very involved with your studies at a younger age...so many students slough off and waste away those years when they could be pushing hard and getting further along.

Again...so proud SbW!!!:flowerforyou:

Thank you!
I really love school and I am pretty obsessed with my grades... I want to give myself an advantage in applying for grad school! I am sooooooooo unsatisfied with working retail that it negatively affects me overall, so I am really driven to get the heck out and do something worthwhile with my life! :smokin:

songbyrdsweet

Congradulations

My hubby and I graduated with our BS's at the same time, after working and going to school full time. I was pretty excited to graduate Cum Laude. Then last year my DH got his Masters. That was ten times worse than when we were both in school. He was teaching full time (advanced math) and was in a program to get his Masters in 3 years. the program was set up for teachers and they did on line classes during the school year and then had to live at college for 4 weeks in the summer. We hardly got to see him. But through the program the entire thing was paid for, pulse room and board while he lived there (three hours from us) and $1000 a week stipen while he lived there. I'm glad that he did it, but it was so hard on our kids, we spend a lot of family time together, and they missed him so much.

Last year they had him go down to the college and help teach of a couple of weeks. Now all the Profs down there are trying to talk him in to his Doctorates. I don't know if our marriage could handle that.:huh:

Wow, that does sound like an intense program! It's great that it was paid for. I am planning on getting my Doctrate and I know it's going to be really difficult. But I am looking forward to being a graduate assistant and no longer having to do something I totally hate to make some money. You can make a lot more money with a PhD but that's definitely a very personal choice and it's not right for a lot of people because they need to have lives and take care of their families! I am okay with being a hermit though, so a PhD is okay with me. :laugh:

Anna_Banana

Wow, that does sound like an intense program! It's great that it was paid for. I am planning on getting my Doctrate and I know it's going to be really difficult. But I am looking forward to being a graduate assistant and no longer having to do something I totally hate to make some money. You can make a lot more money with a PhD but that's definitely a very personal choice and it's not right for a lot of people because they need to have lives and take care of their families! I am okay with being a hermit though, so a PhD is okay with me. :laugh:

It wouldn't be so bad, but we live 3 hours from the college and he would have to be away from us so much. I really don't want to move the kids again. Especially to a big city. I kind of like the country life.

Fitness_Chick

Wow, that does sound like an intense program! It's great that it was paid for. I am planning on getting my Doctrate and I know it's going to be really difficult. But I am looking forward to being a graduate assistant and no longer having to do something I totally hate to make some money. You can make a lot more money with a PhD but that's definitely a very personal choice and it's not right for a lot of people because they need to have lives and take care of their families! I am okay with being a hermit though, so a PhD is okay with me. :laugh:

It wouldn't be so bad, but we live 3 hours from the college and he would have to be away from us so much. I really don't want to move the kids again. Especially to a big city. I kind of like the country life.

:sad: yea that would be tough Anna:huh: :noway: on ALL of you!!:ohwell:

Anna_Banana

sad: yea that would be tough Anna:huh: :noway: on ALL of you!!:ohwell:

Tell me about it. It's basically like being a single mom. Which with three kids involved in everything is very tough. If he does ever go back, it will have to be after we sell our house and have some debt paid off so I can stay home with the kids again.

sophialittle

that a girl, songbyrd! but i gotta say, i'm not surprised:noway: :flowerforyou: :happy:

songbyrdsweet

Wow, that does sound like an intense program! It's great that it was paid for. I am planning on getting my Doctrate and I know it's going to be really difficult. But I am looking forward to being a graduate assistant and no longer having to do something I totally hate to make some money. You can make a lot more money with a PhD but that's definitely a very personal choice and it's not right for a lot of people because they need to have lives and take care of their families! I am okay with being a hermit though, so a PhD is okay with me. :laugh:

It wouldn't be so bad, but we live 3 hours from the college and he would have to be away from us so much. I really don't want to move the kids again. Especially to a big city. I kind of like the country life.

I feel the same way. I don't like traffic or crowded areas or vying for a parking spot or feeling like a sardine just trying to walk through a grocery store aisle! I like small towns and I love the countryside, it's so pretty. My stepmom had to take care of my little brother a lot more when my dad was in the semester still, and that looked difficult with just one kid!