It is an off sensation to end my career (and after 8 years of undergraduate courses it certainly has seemed like a career) as an undergraduate. I find myself logging into ecampus habitually only to remember I've finished those courses. There is nothing left to check in on.
Frequently I run on auto-pilot. It's the only way I've stayed sane the last four years while I mixed family, work, and school. Now, I find myself without work and without classes. I'm 90% thrilled my focus gets to be completely on family until August, but also 10% scared I'm going to go nuts before August. I no longer know how to comprehend a "spare" minute. My life has been meticulously planned down to the minute for years now and suddenly I am approaching "free" time. I honestly don't know what I'll do with myself. So if someone happens to find me wandering around town muttering to myself about needing something to do, please direct me home :-)
For never intending to get a degree from WVU, and for never intending to major in English or to engage in Professional Writing, I sure have managed to become attached to all three things. I was once told that the hardest part about graduating was "the day after," and I understand why completely.
Of course I'm off to California to get my masters. So this is a break for me rather than an end. I hope to complete my MA in standard time, however, rather than the double amount of time it took me to get my B.A. I would like to earn a PhD before my kids are out of highschool, afterall!
I wish each you the best on whatever journey you take from here. Good Luck!
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Making it official
I won't repost the link since it's posted just below this entry. But I went in today and realized I forgot to add my contact info on the pages as I had planned. So I fixed that and now I'm leaving it alone.
Leave it to me to realize something like that at 11:00 when it's due at 12:00. But I got it done!
Congrats everyone on finishing!
Leave it to me to realize something like that at 11:00 when it's due at 12:00. But I got it done!
Congrats everyone on finishing!
Monday, May 5, 2008
I think I'm done
http://community.wvu.edu/~lkj001/pweportfolio/intro.html
Everything is up on the web! I may spot a few additional changes I'd like to make tonight, but I'd like to say unoffically now: I'M DONE!
Everything is up on the web! I may spot a few additional changes I'd like to make tonight, but I'd like to say unoffically now: I'M DONE!
Friday, May 2, 2008
My last day of undergraduate class ever
I've been in university since 2000. Finally in 2008, after two college transfers, too many housing relocations to remember, two children, one husband, and several jobs later I can finally say I'm done. I finished my last undergraduate class at 1:30.
It's been such a unique journey. I have never and will never be a typical student. Not even in my last moments has the oddity ceased.
It goes without saying that after working for two years in the Dean's office at the College of Business and Economics, the last few weeks have been especially interesting for me. Granted, I left my position before this explosion of events, but few students, staff, or faculty have had the experience I have had working just outside the Dean's door for two years. It has made reflecting on my work for the college very interesting and even somewhat emotional. When I finish my portfolio I will not only complete my undergraduate coursework but I'll also take the final step in putting my job behind me. The PWE capstone has forced me (not uncomfortably for the most part) to keep my past job in my immediate present. The media has certainly also kept my position in my immediate present. Its been hard to escape thoughts of B&E in the last few weeks. At this moment it's hard to imagine how I will feel on Tuesday when all is said and done for me.
I will say, however, that I am proud of my work. I know the PWE instilled skills in me I did not possess (or at least nurture and use) previously. Those skills are reflected in my work and, I hope, speak for its quality.
It's been such a unique journey. I have never and will never be a typical student. Not even in my last moments has the oddity ceased.
It goes without saying that after working for two years in the Dean's office at the College of Business and Economics, the last few weeks have been especially interesting for me. Granted, I left my position before this explosion of events, but few students, staff, or faculty have had the experience I have had working just outside the Dean's door for two years. It has made reflecting on my work for the college very interesting and even somewhat emotional. When I finish my portfolio I will not only complete my undergraduate coursework but I'll also take the final step in putting my job behind me. The PWE capstone has forced me (not uncomfortably for the most part) to keep my past job in my immediate present. The media has certainly also kept my position in my immediate present. Its been hard to escape thoughts of B&E in the last few weeks. At this moment it's hard to imagine how I will feel on Tuesday when all is said and done for me.
I will say, however, that I am proud of my work. I know the PWE instilled skills in me I did not possess (or at least nurture and use) previously. Those skills are reflected in my work and, I hope, speak for its quality.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Mostly Done!
I worked in the lab today and Dr. Wible helped me sort out my background issues, so that is finally fixed! I also worked on my "Correspondence" section. All I have left now is the WVBHOF (West Virginia Business Hall of Fame) section, my intro, and my reflective essay. I intend to work on and finish up the WVBHOF section tomorrow. Finishing the intro and or the reflective essay will be an added bonus, but my minimal goal is to complete the WVBHOF section. Provided I can do that, I'll finish the essay and intro over the weekend and be done by Monday!
Hope everyone else is doing well under the crunch!
Hope everyone else is doing well under the crunch!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
one more thing
If Dr. Wible or anyone else knows why my background isn't working on my portfolio, I'd be thrilled to try possible solutions!
Small set back
I intended to work in the lab again this morning until I realize I have my son's kindergarten registration today! I'd put that mentally on the back burner because I know we are moving and thus registering him is less a step at getting him into a kindergarten class here in Morgantown as it is a necessary hassel so that this school can transfer his papers to Claremont, Ca. So, from 10:30 to who knows when I'll be with Kayleb doing Kindergarten registration. Mind you I'm excited and thrilled my son is reaching such a big milestone in his development! I don't want to sound callous. I'm thrilled for him. Just wishing this registration occured at more convenient time, like two weeks from now!! hehe
It's definitely high stress week though. I have two "W" courses and the capstone so the last two weeks of my life have been spent writing one document or another. I'm really trying to stick to scheduled and manage my time wisely. Of course issues always come up like Kindergarten registrations or baby sitters canceling on the last day of class (yes, that happened too).
Such is the life of the student/parent. I can almost taste graduation. I'll just have to make up for time I lost this morning tonight after my boys are asleep. Think a pot of coffee at 10PM. That'll be me.
It's definitely high stress week though. I have two "W" courses and the capstone so the last two weeks of my life have been spent writing one document or another. I'm really trying to stick to scheduled and manage my time wisely. Of course issues always come up like Kindergarten registrations or baby sitters canceling on the last day of class (yes, that happened too).
Such is the life of the student/parent. I can almost taste graduation. I'll just have to make up for time I lost this morning tonight after my boys are asleep. Think a pot of coffee at 10PM. That'll be me.
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