Hey there! I wanted to share my blog post that Pearson just published today! I had all of my college moms and non-traditional followers in mind! The blog is geared toward educators, please feel free to share it: http://www.pearsonlearningsolutions.com/blog/channels/college-career-readiness/real-talk-i-am-the-new-normal-by-dianna-blake/
Tag: higher education
Diary of a Transferring Mom: Insomnia Edition
It has come to that point in the semester. Yes, many of you know what I mean but I will elaborate. I can't sleep. After 12 weeks of school and a mere 4 weeks left, I am so exhausted that sleep evades me. I have dealt with this same issue usually around the same time … Continue reading Diary of a Transferring Mom: Insomnia Edition
The Mom Question: A Post for My Not-Yet-Mom’s
Some of us are what Kate Chopin (author of "The Awakening") might have called "mother-women" while others of us may not be. Regardless of the reasons why a woman feels like having a baby, having one is a major life-changing decision. I can remember thinking about having my first baby when I was as young … Continue reading The Mom Question: A Post for My Not-Yet-Mom’s
Diary of a Transferring Mom Part 4: Mid-Term
I cannot believe that I am now entering week 8 of this 16 week semester. This semester has been both slow and yet fast at the same time. I don't know how that is possible, I suppose it depends upon the day. Regardless, I am happy that I am halfway through my first semester at … Continue reading Diary of a Transferring Mom Part 4: Mid-Term
Moms Like Us Spotlight: Adriana
Name: Adriana Age: 41 Number of Children: 2 boys, ages 15 and 13 Married, Never Married, Divorced, Widowed? Married College: Mt. San Antonio College Dream Job/ Career Goals: My dream job is to be a college professor. My career goal is to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Chicano Studies, and my ultimate goal is getting … Continue reading Moms Like Us Spotlight: Adriana
Top 10 Reasons to Join a Club in College
I know, I know. You are thinking "This woman is crazy is she thinks I have time to join a club on top of everything else" and I get that! And many of you are working full-time, going to school full-time and being a mom full-time. However, joining a club (for those of us with … Continue reading Top 10 Reasons to Join a Club in College
Diary of a Transferring Mom Part 1
I am sitting on the patio at one of my campuses Starbucks this morning just thinking about the madhouse that yesterday was. Not your normal first-day-of-the-semester madness, but much more. As a mom in college you can't just hop in the car and head off to school in hopes to get on campus early and … Continue reading Diary of a Transferring Mom Part 1
Ask Dianna: Class Selection and Course Loads
Hi Dianna, I have been thinking about going back to college but with two kids I am worried it will be too much for me. Do you have any suggestions or advice on what classes to take to get my feet wet, and how many units to take my first semester? Thanks, Soon-to-be College Mommy … Continue reading Ask Dianna: Class Selection and Course Loads
From Pearson’s “Voices of College Readiness” Mom in College, April
I ran across this video today on the Pearson Teaching & Learning blog. It features college mom, April, and thought I would share. Enjoy!
Top 10: Things I Learned from My General Education Classes
When I first started college I had planned to obtain a career certificate and then get a job. I had no plan to take full course loads especially in math and science. However as I began to take more classes I had a desire to go further in my college career. Of course when one … Continue reading Top 10: Things I Learned from My General Education Classes
College Success for Moms 