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Post by GreenConverse on Jun 17, 2008 1:44:11 GMT -5
Oh my WORD! So I started school today...I'm taking 2 classes...they are 100% online....and in just one class, I have to read like 200 pages before SUNDAY. And we're talking about BIG textbook pages, with two columns on each page! History of photography, so it's all names and dates. (sample: "In February 1839, upon learning of the work, England's Sir John Fredrick William Herschel (1792-1871), an astronomer and chemist, informed Daguerre of his own discovery that hyposulphite of soda ("hypo") would "fix his camera pictures and make them permanent") 200 pages of that in the next 6 days! That's just ONE class! Not to mention the other reading, the CD-ROMS I have to watch, the class discussions that I have to take part in, the homework assignments, and the quizzes. I hope I can do this!!!!  I work from home during the week, have 3 small kids, work away from home on the weekends, and still have to find time to spend with my family (and clean, etc), and find time to work-out. I feel a little sick to my stomach |
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Post by Squishlyn on Jun 17, 2008 10:57:48 GMT -5
SUPER MOM!! ;DYou can do it girl! Stay focused and master the art of skim reading with a highlighter (that's what I do). But, you do sound busy, don't forget to take deep breaths every now and then. I recommend (at least for this first week) to make an hourly schedule for yourself. Like, 1pm read for an hour..ect. good luck and make us proud! 
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Post by ladyk on Jun 17, 2008 15:36:17 GMT -5
You can do it hun! Just keep forging ahead. At home school can be very hard. I know this since I'm doing it myself. What will happen is that you'll basically have a full day. If you ever need some support and source of inspiration to keep on going you know we're all here for you. You'll be such a good example of hard work for your children someday, God willing. |
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Post by workingwifey on Jun 17, 2008 16:12:20 GMT -5
Chin-up... move forward by taking baby steps... It's easier than trying to chew it all off at once.... That hourly schedule idea is a good one - 'cuz it's practical. I wish you the best!  |
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Post by GreenConverse on Jun 18, 2008 22:37:24 GMT -5
You guys are so great thanks for all the encouragement! You're better at it than my "real life" friends haha. I have a "coach" from the school who checks in with me, and he's a really good encourager too. I just need to make myself a schedule and stick to it. I'm the kind of person who wants to do everything ASAP and get it all done early. But I need to learn to pace myself. I've finished 4 chapters (have 3 more to go), and I got 100% on my first quiz, and I've finished 3 assignments. I even fit my ChaCha in today. I just have to take it day-by-day, though, cause when I think about the fact that it's going to be like this EVERY DAY, I start to feel a little panicked... |
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Post by Squishlyn on Jun 18, 2008 23:18:51 GMT -5
Yeah, don't overload yourself with too much thinking Great to hear things are already going well! Day by day is a smart way to think about it! |
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Post by ladyk on Jun 19, 2008 14:30:03 GMT -5
Wow! I'm really happy for you. I hope it keeps going that way.
And yes, like Carolyn said, don't overload yourself with too much. Goat a nice slow pace so you can keep your sanity intact. :lol:
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Post by GreenConverse on Jun 19, 2008 20:03:12 GMT -5
One of my first assignments is a self-portrait. UGH. I can't think of anything I'd rather LESS take a photo of. I've never used my tri-pod before (nor do I really know how), and it appears that it's broken!  My husband bought it for me for Christmas and he's trying to fix it right now....I have no idea what to do for a self-portrait sigh. |
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Post by Squishlyn on Jun 19, 2008 23:47:30 GMT -5
Do a serious presidential pose j/k (as you can tell i'm no photographer!) |
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Post by ladyk on Jun 20, 2008 14:14:21 GMT -5
Do something that completely describes you and fits who YOU are. lol |
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Post by GreenConverse on Jun 22, 2008 2:44:30 GMT -5
Here's the one I ended up turning in.  |
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Post by Squishlyn on Jun 22, 2008 12:25:59 GMT -5
Good for you, I love it!
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Post by perceiver on Aug 26, 2008 17:39:01 GMT -5
Oh my WORD! So I started school today...I'm taking 2 classes...they are 100% online....and in just one class, I have to read like 200 pages before SUNDAY. And we're talking about BIG textbook pages, with two columns on each page! History of photography, so it's all names and dates. (sample: "In February 1839, upon learning of the work, England's Sir John Fredrick William Herschel (1792-1871), an astronomer and chemist, informed Daguerre of his own discovery that hyposulphite of soda ("hypo") would "fix his camera pictures and make them permanent") 200 pages of that in the next 6 days! That's just ONE class! Not to mention the other reading, the CD-ROMS I have to watch, the class discussions that I have to take part in, the homework assignments, and the quizzes. I hope I can do this!!!! I work from home during the week, have 3 small kids, work away from home on the weekends, and still have to find time to spend with my family (and clean, etc), and find time to work-out. I feel a little sick to my stomach You can do it. I am 15 weeks away from getting my BBA in Management all online. And trust me, it has been tough at times but I am down to the last stretch. Been doing it since 2002! Time management is key to online education. You will be fine. |
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Post by ohreallymoney on Aug 26, 2008 19:32:19 GMT -5
Great photo, I love taking pictures of myself, They are all worth a 100! but I would up doing this:
7 A.M- 8:00 A.M. 15 minute shower get dressed teeth Bagel
8:00-8:30 read for a half an hour get a good 15-30 pages in
8:30-9 think about bortrait
9-10 get angry and beat up tri-pod
10:00-12:00 read for 2 hrs, hopefully get 60-120 pages in
12:00 - 12:30 eat yum! while eating think bout book and portrait
12:30- 12:45 portrait time, Take about 5 phtos and get the best 1
12:45 - 1 wash dishes andd do laundry, I can do that fast
1 - 2 finish first book and get started on second
2-2:45 Vaccum clean kidies rooms, tv
Then you have to get them bout that time
And you have the whole day to finish reading and cd roms and stuff
But knowing me I would get 2 angry at the tri-pod and go to sleep during that time and at 7 you get a headache lol sorry I am no help just what I would of done,
But after a while id crack and go insane, you guys amaze me!
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Post by Squishlyn on Aug 28, 2008 14:40:47 GMT -5
Sounds like with that schedule you would have no time for us on the forum! Alissa how are your classes going? I just started back at school myself (declared a new major)! And, I really, really forgot how time consuming it is, but it's good, just makes me prioritize my time better! I'm taking a horticulture class and we have to know the common name, scientific name (and spell it correctly), features of the plant and identify over 175 plants! Kill me now! |
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I work from home during the week, have 3 small kids, work away from home on the weekends, and still have to find time to spend with my family (and clean, etc), and find time to work-out.
My husband bought it for me for Christmas and he's trying to fix it right now....I have no idea what to do for a self-portrait sigh.
