Hello readers! In celebration of my very first book signing (at Cal State Fullerton this coming Tuesday, Feb 7th), I am running a giveaway through Amazon (for 3 books)! All you have to do is visit the link provided below, and follow the directions. Please check it out - I am hopeful that some of … Continue reading College Success for Moms Book Giveaway
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)
I have heard mixed reviews about online learning with some saying it’s “not as good” while others love being able to work at their own pace. For some time I was a skeptic, but through my own experience I have come to truly appreciate online learning and I think it's a great option for moms … Continue reading Why Online Learning Works for Moms in College
About a year ago I was agonizing over a grade I received in math -- a C. I felt like I had failed and this was not the first time I had let myself be so ridiculously defeated over a grade. But while complaining, one of the professor's who knew me happened to hear what I was saying … Continue reading Don’t “B” Disappointed: Why Getting a “B” (or C) Instead of an “A” is OK
Name: Farheen Age:25 Number of Children: 1 Married, Never Married, Divorced, Widowed? Married College: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dream Job/ Career Goals (Or current career if you are finished with college): My dream job is to be a Child Psychologist “Do all you can to make your dreams come true” Why did you decide … Continue reading Moms Like Us Spotlight: Farheen
1. You have ever reached in to your backpack for a pen and pulled out a diaper instead. 2. You have ever been the oldest person in the classroom, including your professor. 3. You have ever thought it perfectly normal to only sleep 3-4 hours a night...and not because you were partying. 4. You have … Continue reading You Might Be A Nontraditional Student If…
I changed my major once during my time at my community college. I had gone in with one purpose and came out with a somewhat different one. To be honest, when I started I simply chose to do an "Administrative Secretary" certificate. It wasn't until I started full-time that I declared child development as my … Continue reading It’s a Major Thing: Choosing a Major
For the greater part of the last month I have been apprehensive about the coming semester. Would my classes end up being what I expected them to be? Would my professors be good, if not great? Would I find a parking spot on the first day? Would I feel like I belonged? It is only … Continue reading Diary of a Transferring Mom: I Belong
Well, here you are. You have completed around 40-60 something units (maybe more, maybe less) and you have now decided to transfer to a 4 year college. Your counselor has given you the green light and it's time to move on! You may or may not have an Associates degree, but you know you want to … Continue reading Nontraditional Students Applying For Transfer Part 1: Choosing Colleges
No one likes to fail. This is not rocket science at all, I know. But it's true. However, even though we don't like to fail, the act of failing is something we all must experience at one point or another...or many points, to be honest! As an overachiever myself, I know the feeling of dread … Continue reading Embracing Failure
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