One of the biggest challenges I've faced as a mom in college has been finding a balance between time spent on my college responsibilities and that of my children. Basically, I often cut down on study time and spend more with my kids; however, sometimes I can't cut down study time because I will fail my classes. … Continue reading 5 Ways to Involve Your Children in Your College Experience
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Dear College Childcare “Powers that Be”: An Open Letter
Disclaimer: As a parenting student, I am incredibly grateful for the benefits I have received through the CSU system. I love the children's center on campus and, up until recently, I didn't know that access to childcare was so limited. This blog post is written out of my disappointment toward the many locations that don't … Continue reading Dear College Childcare “Powers that Be”: An Open Letter
Dare to Dream: Why I am Going to Dream Big This Year
As a mom in college many of my choices have to be incredibly practical. I appreciate the practical options available to me because I need to be practical in decision making as I have more than myself to care for. However, I believe that moms in college can sometimes stifle their own goals and aspirations unnecessarily … Continue reading Dare to Dream: Why I am Going to Dream Big This Year
Friends with Max: Bridging the Gap Between Traditional and Nontraditional Students
Max and I started off as colleagues on the Pearson Student Advisory Board. To be honest, I didn't really take the time to get to know him personally in the beginning because I was incredibly intimidated not only by him but by all my co-board members. After all, I was the only one in my … Continue reading Friends with Max: Bridging the Gap Between Traditional and Nontraditional Students
Don’t Try to be Like Everyone Else because You Aren’t
I go through these phases during the semester where at times I feel like just another student no different than the person next to me and then other days I feel like I stick out like a sore thumb. I become hyper-aware of my surroundings and suddenly every single traditional student I pass is judging … Continue reading Don’t Try to be Like Everyone Else because You Aren’t
Top 10 Reasons Why College Moms Should Join PTK: Revisited!
As the PTK Nerd Nation event is approaching next week I have found myself rather excited to meet so many wonderful students and to be a part of Pearson Students marketplace area. It's going to be wonderful! So, I thought it was time I turned my "top 10" in to a more visually pleasing list! … Continue reading Top 10 Reasons Why College Moms Should Join PTK: Revisited!
You Might Be A Nontraditional Student If…
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…
Homework with Matthew: Sharing the Role of Student
Most research (and opinion) seems to focus on the negative aspect of a mother who is attending college. This could be coming more from the idea of the "good mother" stereotype we have talked about in the past, but I can't say that for sure. Whatever the reason, there hasn't always been a positive message … Continue reading Homework with Matthew: Sharing the Role of Student
Nontraditional Students Applying For Transfer Part 1: Choosing Colleges
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
5 Reasons to Apply for the Pearson Student Advisory Board
Being a college student is such a great role -- it's diverse, challenging, exhausting, and rewarding. I think this can be said for college moms and all non-traditional students as well. I like being a student. And not simply because I have an excuse to read books! One of the highlights of my college career … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Apply for the Pearson Student Advisory Board
College Success for Moms 