Since I am going to school online, there are some things that are
different with college life then a traditional college setting. For
example, Penn Foster College (PFC) doesn't have its students active in
all classes in a semester at one time. You do one class at a time,
complete it then move on to the next class. Such as focus completely on
Biology and then move on to A&P and so on. Its nice having one class
at a time so I don't feel so overwhelmed but the down side is that the
next class's books is not sent in the mail until the class you are
currently in is complete 100% and class participation is also graded
then you have to wait for USPS to get your mail to you and since we are
in Germany, it takes forever! I have been waiting for my Biology books
for a month because the books were returned to the school for some
reason, so I have not been working on my classes for a month.. its
really holding me back. I should be finishing my first semester in March
which happens to be the same month we move back to the states. I had
this plan set in my mind where we would move to a new place, start a new
chapter in our lives, and I would start fresh on my second semester. I
just don't know if I still see that happening and its very frustrating.
Another thing I have been struggling with is the Webinars. Webinars
are live classroom lectures where you interact with your professor and
fellow students. They are in Eastern time. The Webinars are great and I
love them, I learn so much more. The only downfall is that I have to
wake up at all hours of the night to attend them. Thank goodness its
only once a week but sometimes I am so tired that I don't focus like I
should. Most of the time is just focusing on finishing it and going back
to bed. I am really looking forward to living in America and being able
to attend the Webinars during the day.
Well I had to just get some frustrations out there. I love PFC and
wouldn't transfer to any other school. College life will be much easier
once we get back to America.
On a happier note.. Check out my new book bag! I hate all my books and
school work being sprawled out across the house. Nice having a tote bag
to keep it all in, while supporting my school.
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