I am writing this from 36,000 feet above somewhere between Nashville and Los Angeles, thinking about horizons as I peer out the window and admire the horizon. New horizons, I keep thinking. And that's why I am writing this particular blog. As I face the last three weeks of the semester, I've reflected upon my … Continue reading I Love College, But I’m Done: 3 Signs That You’re Ready to Finish Your Academic Career
It's official: I am burnt out. I want to be done with college. I don't want to write any more essays. I just want to work and take care of my family. It took a decade, but it finally happened. Does this sound familiar? If so, I have a few pieces of advice that I … Continue reading Burnout: What to do when it happens
Before I begin, I will preface this by saying that I know how fortunate I am to have a spouse who supports my decision to pursue an education. Knowing the statistics, I am aware of the fact that over half of parenting students are single -- I applaud you for your hard work if you … Continue reading “Thank you, Honey”: Remember to Show Appreciation to Those Who Support You
I know the idea of "me time" may seem like a joke to many of you -- I know it is to me. And yet, I also know that it's important. Sure, you and I may not get as much "me time" as our other mom friends (who already don't get much, either) since we … Continue reading Don’t Cut Out Your “Me Time”
I know several college moms who refer to their experience as the result of their past mistakes. While I understand that line of thinking, each of you needs to understand that life doesn't often occur in one, straight and generic line. Have we made mistakes? Of course, who hasn't? We are human so it's just part … Continue reading It Wasn’t a Mistake, It Was the Scenic Route
Name: Liz Wallace Tabak Age: 46 Number of Children: 2 Marital Status: Married College: Rose State College, Midwest City, Oklahoma. I am a dual psychology and women’s studies major. Dream Job/ Career Goals (Or current career if you are finished with college): Earn my doctorate in psychology and work as a clinical psychologist with a specific focus on women. As an … Continue reading Moms Like Us Spotlight: Liz
I have been looking for a recent update to the number of parents (and specifically moms) in college for some time, and today I got just that. I think it's important for you and I, along with school administrators and staff to know just how many of us are in college, needing services and support. So, … Continue reading By the Numbers: IWPR Releases Parent-Student Demographics (Nov 2014)
One of the cool things about being a nontraditional student is my "place" on campus. Many nontraditional students have a difficult time because of their older, working, parent status and that is understandable. I, too, used to feel invisible and out of place, but I have come to this "middle" that I really like. … Continue reading Diary of a Mom in College: Stuck in the Middle with You
Happy Nontraditional Student Week! There are many attributes to those defined as nontraditional students -- from working status, to children, ethnicity, and age. I will be featuring a different nontraditional student every day this week -- students who work hard to achieve their goals despite the factors that work against their success! I hope you find … Continue reading Nontraditional Student Week Day 5: Melissa “I work full-time”
Happy Nontraditional Student Week! There are many attributes to those defined as nontraditional students -- from working status, to children, ethnicity, and age. I will be featuring a different nontraditional student every day this week -- students who work hard to achieve their goals despite the factors that work against their success! I hope you find … Continue reading Nontraditional Student Week Day 4: David “I am low income”
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