Decision to go back to school

             My perspective towards going back to school seemed to be a far-fetched dream of mine. I imagined the stress I would endure trying to make time for my school work, take care of a household, and two kids under the age of four years. After giving up on the thought of going back to college, and disappointed with myself that I would be losing all the money I put into my college funds throughout the duration of my four years in military. I then started to become aware of the fact that the majority of mothers I associated with had completed, or were well on their way of completing their college.
             I couldn't grasp the concept that I had always been so competitive all my life, and never scared to try anything,and there I was so close to giving up! My initial fears of going back to school were of selfishness, knowing that my family should come first! After further investigation into how these women were able to maintain a household and school at the same time, I learned that the internet was their savior. I felt assured that I wouldn't have to choose school over my family. I was able to take my schooling in the comfort of my own home allowing me to be around my children, almost sounding too good to be true! I then plunged myself into their world.
             I never thought that I would be fighting for the time to fit school and family into one day! At the time, it had all sounded so good, I didn 't even give it a second thought. I was able to be at home with my children and get my education behind me all at the same time. I found out that good prioritizing was essential to taking your college via the internet, that is if your trying to fit your motherly duties into the same day! Although I was in the comfort of my own home, I had to find time to cook, clean, etc. Then giving my husband his quality time, and the children their time with mommy. Where was I going to fit in time for my school work I finally figured it all out, after ever
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