Posted by Tamar on June 15, 2005, at 16:32:07 [reposted on June 15, 2005, at 21:50:15 | original URL]
In reply to Ok, I'm ready. Falls and everyone., posted by Dinah on June 15, 2005, at 11:53:01
> Ok, I think I'm ready. For one thing, I've already mailed in the application, and now just need to agonize over registering. And whether to see if I'm eligible for honors classes.
I’m so glad you’ve mailed the application! And I’m really glad to hear you sounding so enthusiastic about it.
> It's one of those auditorium classes. Which leads my husband to believe I can do it with my eyes closed. I'm not sure. I think they try to flunk people out in the freshman year in those huge classes. Plus, I'm used to smaller professor student ratios. I might find it overwhelming.
I don’t think you’ll be flunked out! But yes, these huge classes can be strangely isolating. Taking the honours class would probably be more stimulating for you, but might be a lot of pressure at the beginning as you get used to your new schedule (not only at school, but also your new work and therapy schedule). Would you be able to take time off work for the first couple of weeks of the class? It might give you time to settle in. I know time off work is hard to come by, though…
> That one I don't know the answer to. Are you more or less likely to get papers in those exceedingly large classes. More likely to get multiple choice tests? My husband thinks it will be very easy. I have no frame of reference.
It usually depends on how many people are available to mark all the class papers. Ideally, though, students should get to do some papers, so that they can get the research and writing practice.
> The time involved in going to therapy is also only a bit less than the time involved in going to school - actual class wise. I'd have to give up a lot of Babble time. And go down to once a week therapy. Part of me is willing. Part of me is completely opposed. People must think I'm very conflicted.
Most people ARE quite conflicted when making decisions like this. I don’t think you’re unusual! The good thing is that it’s not an irrevocable decision. If you decide it’s not what you hoped for, then you can change your mind. It has fewer consequences by far than things you’ve already done: like, say, having a child!
> I'm a bit worried about the 8 am too. And that would be the best time for my life. I know I could show up at that time and listen appropriately. I'm not sure I could take exams.
Would exams necessarily be at 8am?
> My therapist thinks this is an impulsive and ill-thought decision born of dropping Depakote and resulting mild hypomania. I think it's born of feeling good and strong for the first time in years. At least part of me does.
Well, I can see how he might think that way, especially if the first he heard of it was within the last month. But I’m sure there have been mutterings on these boards for many months about your going back to school… not necessarily from you, but sometimes from people suggesting you could go back to school and study psychology. Actually, although I’m sure I’ve seen such things, I can’t remember any specifics. Maybe I’m mistaken… How long have you been thinking (however idly) about going back to school? And how recently did you first tell your therapist?
> Around here, it's too late. However, I am going to order a Latin class to study at home. If I ever make it to my Religious Studies masters (world religions), I'll need to be fluent in reading a foreign language. I wanted to learn Hebrew instead. But I've already learned Latin once (and forgotten it), and I won't need to learn a new alphabet. The curriculum in Psychology requires a currently spoken language. :( But I've always wanted to learn American sign language, which qualifies. I think my accent will be execrable though. You remember how graceful I am...
I always wanted to learn Latin. Maybe one day… But I have learned Hebrew. It’s really not that hard. It only takes a week to learn the alphabet, and about another week to get used to reading from right to left, and then away you go! The grammar is quite different from English grammar but not nearly as complex as Latin grammar. But I imagine you’ll be able to learn Hebrew when you start your Religious Studies masters.
I’m quite excited about your going back to school. Is this some kind of transference on my part?!
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