Getting ready for Fall Semester? Share some nontraditional student blogs.

It's that time again. Those who were off from school this summer are now thinking about Fall.

From Flickr - Black Mtn. College Fuller class

Many nontraditional students are waiting for their grant or loan funding to kick in, which happens right before school.

Then it's all about books and schedules, and those butterflies I used to get.

Are you making lists? Getting school supplies?

These nontraditional students (and one professor) are taking and giving classes... and writing about that AND their lives.

This one talks about listening to someone at a party who got his PhD.  It inspired him to keep going with his education.

This person wonders if women over 50 are invisible in this culture.
Makes you wonder. Truthfully, I think women over 50 ARE invisible in this culture... will this change in the near future? Who knows.

One talks about a Stats class.
As I've been told, a statistics class can inspire fear. It's a required class for at least one discipline. I haven't ever taken it, and don't plan to.

A history professor talks about his life and thoughts. 
This person seems to be happy with his job. This is more a personal blog than anything though.

I am looking for interesting fascinating blogs written by nontraditional students. I want to list them on the blog site. If you have one, or know of one, send me the link.

Betsyanne
Former nontraditional student in Education
WKU

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Nontraditional Students - get ready for Fall Semester 2012 - some tips

Hi, Nontrads!
How are things going? I know some of you are signing up for classes and already going through orientation. Some schools now have their own orientation for Nontrads. I think that is great.

Here are some things I suggest you do before Fall Semester:

#1. Double-check on your school money. Is it expected now or later? If there is a problem, you need to know ASAP.

#2. Make sure your classes line up (with pre-requisites) and it will be possible to get to each one in a timely manner. (if you are attending face to face classes.)

#3. If you are attending an online class, make sure you can log in now (if possible). If you have a problem, you can contact your school's computer department now, instead of later, when many will be doing it, and you may be put on a backlog list.

If you are on a blackboard type system, make sure your email address works, and that you can open the Blackboard school system and see all your classes there.

#4. Make a supplies list and get things early. Check your "must-have" lists from your teachers. Make sure you include all textbooks and also a scheduling calendar.

#5. Print out all syllabi or course descriptions.

#6. Make a notebook for each class, so your notes or assignments don't get mixed up.

#7. Double-check your computer and/or find out where the computer lab is before classes start.

#8. Jot down the date for orientation and all class meeting times and locations.

#9. Tune up your car (if commuting).

#10. Attending classes on campus? Review requirements, and make purchases: get paper, pens, a comfortable backpack,  notecards, a highlighter pen or two, a lunchbox (if you want), a three-hole punch, a pen and pencil holder for your notebook, a good water container, and make a list of other things you may need and shop ahead.

Good luck getting organized for school, nontrads! List your recommendations below too, so I can add them.

Betsyanne

Current and Former Nontraditional Student