tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30526268.post7518242841063668332..comments2023-10-28T04:10:31.464-07:00Comments on The Non-Traditional Student Blog (BA): Positivity vs. what you tell yourself - taking baby stepsBetsyanne (E Sheppard)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06928905839606136933noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30526268.post-23947926624519423182010-07-19T21:00:36.803-07:002010-07-19T21:00:36.803-07:00i also usually hold myself down whenever i think t...i also usually hold myself down whenever i think that i could do this or that. when opportunity arrives, that's the time i would think that "yeah, i really can do this." but what if the opportunity never comes? what if i should work to get that opportunity? one thing's for sure, whenever opportunity comes i usually end up saying "it would have been better if.." we can all study at this time, online or at school. we can do this!South University Columbiahttp://www.southuniversityinfo.com/columbia/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30526268.post-430112742900225742010-06-20T17:50:04.075-07:002010-06-20T17:50:04.075-07:00"Now I realize that I held myself back by thi...<i>"Now I realize that I held myself back by thinking I could not do it, by not even looking into it for many years. Looking back at the past can be dangerous, because situations change. But I do feel that if I had gone back earlier, I would have been able to do a lot more with my degree, and even may have pursued a Masters. I may still do that, but taking action on what I wanted to do EARLIER may have been even better."</i><br /><br />For years I have lamented the fact that I never did well in Secondary school, and consequently never went to University. Then one day it hit me - what is stopping me from getting the skills I need, and attending University now? Oh sure, it is harder - much harder - especially now that I have a family. But as hard as it is, I believe that the reward will be worth it in the end, i.e., a job more suitable for me in the future.Guy Montaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17120747751138419621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30526268.post-63960403559828208112010-06-17T11:37:39.505-07:002010-06-17T11:37:39.505-07:00That is so great. And I did not know I was an insp...That is so great. And I did not know I was an inspirational force, but I like the sound of it. Thank you so much, and the best of luck with your classes. Please let me know how it is going during your summer.Betsyanne (E Sheppard)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06928905839606136933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30526268.post-85888651575807108482010-06-17T11:21:00.666-07:002010-06-17T11:21:00.666-07:00You really are an inspirational force. i hope you ...You really are an inspirational force. i hope you know that. I am siging up for classes next week. I am only taking two, but at least i know I am doing soemthing!Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04185423759021869130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30526268.post-74153691517803732652010-06-16T07:07:45.012-07:002010-06-16T07:07:45.012-07:00I am so glad to hear your story. Please keep me up...I am so glad to hear your story. Please keep me updated on what you decide. Thanks, Caz!Betsyanne (E Sheppard)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06928905839606136933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30526268.post-33791746651684736212010-06-16T00:26:55.671-07:002010-06-16T00:26:55.671-07:00I've been having doubt about whether to contin...I've been having doubt about whether to continue with my degree. Now I'm on mid-year break and I just realised this morning - it's taken me so long to get to where I am (night school, studying externally), that would be a waste if I was to give up now! Thanks for this post - very inspiring.Cazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07753476927607441162noreply@blogger.com