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I Am to Old For This

So I have recently decided to return to school to finish the degree that I started way back in the 90's. Yes at 50 years old and with so little time already I have embarked on this journey.  I did decide to take online classes, mainly because I can't set through night classes without falling asleep.

So we are in week 2 of classes, I have already ran into issue with time....lots of issues. But the thing that is bugging me the most is that amount of busy work. Maybe its just my age, maybe I just don't remember it, but busy work is something that I just can't stand. Wasting time on something for nothing or when you time could be spend on something else is one of my biggest pet peeves! What makes it worst was this week on the busy work things was something that had to be done for no credit. Yeah maybe it is something that they needed done to show work, but couldn't we have just done something productive and for credit.

So back to the schooling! I have always wanted to finish my degree, but have never went back for numerous reasons. At my age and my career level I don't know how useful the degree would be, but I know it sets a good example for my kids and grand-kids. I have two in college and really trying to push them to succeed and not give up.

Oh the other thing is the money part! I did have to take out aid, got some grants but mostly aid. That was the hardest part of the decision really. But in the end I looked at it this way....I will be dead before I have to pay it all back so what the hell! :)
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