I only need three more classes to have an associates degree! By this time next year I’ll be college edumacated. Its just a piece of paper that looks good for transfering, but it’s still something that no one can take from me and something I worked my butt off for.
I already got accepted into the 4 year uni I’m transfering to for social work, where if all goes well I’ll be there through my master’s program. I don’t want to think too far into the future, but I’m excited.
My last three classes have all been A’s and the one before that was a B. That’s well up from my C average after getting hit with psychosis. I’ve been going to this community college since 2009. Not steadily of course, I have a lot of certificates in different things. EMT-Basic, Unexploded ordnance tech, certified nurses assistant. The problem is two of those have expired and one will in a year or two. This associates degree will never expire and it’s something I will have the rest of my life.
I know it’s not exactly a doctorate or anything, but it’s a huge milestone for me. If I do nothing else with school, I’m getting that associates. That is my short term goal.
It’s an associate of science. That basically means that I dont have a major that the school offered but I met the requirements for a degree. It looks good for transfering but isnt terribly applicable to any one career.
Well good on you for finishing it. Science is a fairly malleable topic so you should be able to find something that translates into a job. Otherwise, as you said, it looks good for transferring. Congratulations again.
I’m halfway done with undergrad too! I didn’t stay in community college until I got my associates I ended up transferring but it’s great you could stick through. I know how tough it is to finish school while handling this illness lol. It takes a lot out of me but it is rewarding.
I study better on meds than I did off them. I couldn’t write a paper or take a test because the noise inside my noodle was so loud. I’m on saphris and a couple of other different meds, but I find myself able to focus great compared to when I had my first episode.
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