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I Have a College Degree (am a College Graduate)

I Have More Than One...

By: ItsJustMe888
Written on August 6th, 2012
I currently have two and am starting working on my third.

I have always loved going to school and learning.
I like being taught something new and interesting.
I like the structure of school and the fact that I have things expected of me - homework, tests/quizzes, papers, etc.
And, I like the reward of learning something, and getting a good grade.
It does take dedication/work, determination and patience....but it is such a great feeling of accomplishment. You realize you are smarter than you thought and can do anything you put your mind to, and that makes it all worth it.

I have often wished I could be a student for life - or that it was somehow a job to be a full-time student. lol

I don't know...maybe I am just a nerd. :)
By: ItsJustMe888
Age: 31-35 , Female
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14 responses
  • londonwestman1
    londonwestman1

    I know how you feel, although I stopped after 2. I was kind of tempted, but one way and another there just wasn't the right opportunity to carry on.



    And there's always the money issue.

    Aug 22, 2012
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  • ECH107
    ECH107

    I would love to start taking classes again to keep my mind sharp. Students are sharper and fresher in knowledge than people who have just been working for a few years. Grad school is too expensive for me, but maybe something interesting at a local college.

    Aug 7, 2012
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    • ItsJustMe888
      ItsJustMe888

      Yeah, that counts too.
      Just doing stuff to stimulate your brain and make you think and learn new things is always good!

      Aug 7, 2012
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  • CelestralCreature
    CelestralCreature

    I have a health unit coordinaoer cert which is worth 18 crrdits and another 12 or so from a comm college back in the days peopleo school. And then you remember the great atmosphere of the classroom. When i make my choice i hp its a well tthought out one.

    Aug 7, 2012
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  • sierra33
    sierra33

    I think it ROCKS that you love it so much..... I honestly hated classrooms enough for the 2 of us!! I love to learn... but just not in a class... School phobic???? :O I don't think you're a bit nerdy just SMART!! :)

    Aug 7, 2012
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  • xp42
    xp42

    You are a nerd. A nerdie nerd. Welcome to the club.

    Aug 6, 2012
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  • DeeLisa
    DeeLisa

    Hat's off to you IJM. I love being educated and crave knowledge. Finances permitting I'd just keep going and going.

    Aug 6, 2012
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    • ItsJustMe888
      ItsJustMe888

      Exactly....damn finances...

      Aug 7, 2012
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  • HStoner
    HStoner

    The only problem with student as a full-time gig is the pay.

    Aug 6, 2012
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  • msdamgoode
    msdamgoode

    And I'd love to go back to school. Prohibitively expensive, at the moment, though.

    Aug 6, 2012
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    • ItsJustMe888
      ItsJustMe888

      Yes it is, and it seems like tuition rates keep going up.
      I am going to take just one or two classes at a time since I am paying out of pocket......luckily, I will not need as many classes thanks to my previous degrees.

      Aug 6, 2012
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  • msdamgoode
    msdamgoode

    Not a thing wrong (or nerdy) about enjoying academia!

    Aug 6, 2012
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