tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post3202826318244030270..comments2024-01-16T04:38:10.648-08:00Comments on Coolred's Rant: Soooo I started college...yay me!!Coolred38http://www.blogger.com/profile/07502256532402473484noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-78170495566759997722010-02-02T22:08:36.455-08:002010-02-02T22:08:36.455-08:00JUST A TIP, For classes that are a requirement, ar...JUST A TIP, For classes that are a requirement, are basic level and you are proficient in you can opt out by talking to the head of department and taking the placement test for it. this generally saves time and tuition.getrealnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-37837594257408065132010-01-26T14:36:58.317-08:002010-01-26T14:36:58.317-08:00wow,
Knew you would do OK...
but it sounds almost ...wow,<br />Knew you would do OK...<br />but it sounds almost like you're having too much fun.<br />Your blog was an important step for what you are doing now.<br />kactuzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-38179315810809204812010-01-25T07:13:09.661-08:002010-01-25T07:13:09.661-08:00@red...
I guess I usually sign up a couple weeks p...@red...<br />I guess I usually sign up a couple weeks prior to start of classes, so I do have time to order. Maybe for next semester you'll have the time. Also I don't know how that school does it but for my local comm college, when you sign up the books needed are already listed. I'm sure you'll figure it out but definitely try to sell your used books online so you can get more money back.Monicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-8683120495502947902010-01-25T00:37:22.772-08:002010-01-25T00:37:22.772-08:00Chiara...thank you..your continued advice is alway...Chiara...thank you..your continued advice is always appreciated and sought after.<br /><br />Janice..thank and will do.<br /><br />Shafiq...thank you and will definitely be checking out the college scene...soon as I have time...LOL.<br /><br />Chiara...re Shakespeare movies...say it isnt soooo!!!<br /><br />long time lurker...thank you for coming out of lurkdom for that helpful bit of advice.<br /><br />Monica...thanks...but how do u buy the books if u need them RIGHT NOW...no time to wait for shipping etc...right?<br /><br />Betty...thank you. Its been a hell of a ride...not over yet but boy am I tired already. LOL. Fun all the same. <br /><br />Wafa...thank you...dream is updated now...to finish and graduate. LOL<br /><br />Anthrogeek...thank and will do that soon as I have a chance to breath. ha ha<br /><br />Queen...thank you. One question...Im supposed to be enjoying this? LOL. too much going on right now...will let you know if theres any joy going on.<br /><br />Betty...left my camera computer wire in Bahrain and so not many pics these days. Need to get a new one. I too fell off the exercise wagon...but hope to be back on very soon here. Good luck to u with that.<br /><br />Shafiq...there are exams? oh noooo!!!<br /><br />marianne...thank you.<br /><br />Susanne...thank you...and I think so too. <br /><br />Mel....thank you and will check into it.<br /><br />Diane...thank you and I hope I didnt..and hope I do...LOL<br /><br />Angel...thank you and I say do it...you only live once....live with no regrets as much as possible.Coolred38https://www.blogger.com/profile/07502256532402473484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-67547770676963698472010-01-24T18:59:01.657-08:002010-01-24T18:59:01.657-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-63093190034107983222010-01-24T12:52:38.384-08:002010-01-24T12:52:38.384-08:00How exciting! I loved my college years and I stil...How exciting! I loved my college years and I still love learning. I dream about going back to college, but how many degrees can one have? I guess you can never have too many, huh?<br /><br />Good luck and enjoy!Angel Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07448714419764794219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-88957721300751470872010-01-24T09:29:36.124-08:002010-01-24T09:29:36.124-08:00Congratulations! You're going to love higher l...Congratulations! You're going to love higher learning. Be careful you don't load up on TOO many classes. Leave time to enjoy the process with the ones you have. Happy learning! :)Diane Laney Fitzpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06332345732271216536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-69656907759169170802010-01-23T10:40:21.645-08:002010-01-23T10:40:21.645-08:00Beautiful college, Coolred! Congrats and I hope it...Beautiful college, Coolred! Congrats and I hope it will be a wonderful time for you there :) My university has some wonderful old buildings I love to look at, but they ruined it by placing concrete bunker-type buildings right beside them.. :(<br /><br />As for books, I don't know if this is just something my school does or not, but many profs here will put the textbook on reserve in the library. This means that only people in your class can use it, and you can only take it out for two hours at a time. I had one class with a $250 textbook, and I refused to buy even the $200 used version, so I asked if the prof had the book on reserve. She did, and I made time in my weekly schedule to go read it. Maybe a small inconvenience, but I didn't have to pay for the book, and it also forced me to study :)<br /><br />Long story short - Check to see if your school allows profs to put books on reserve for you!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05432842450432274534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-37428456185735694032010-01-23T10:19:37.729-08:002010-01-23T10:19:37.729-08:00Good luck all the bestGood luck all the bestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-55366420301980383262010-01-23T09:25:14.223-08:002010-01-23T09:25:14.223-08:00How exciting!! I enjoyed the picture of your scho...How exciting!! I enjoyed the picture of your school and hearing about your children's excitement in starting classes there. Eager to read more as time progresses. And, yes, you would do great in a comedy!<br /><br />Best wishes!Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03115294023069458287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-4480299026985620172010-01-22T15:03:46.361-08:002010-01-22T15:03:46.361-08:00Congrats! Check half.com for deals on books.Congrats! Check half.com for deals on books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-31368303422155255822010-01-22T11:31:42.594-08:002010-01-22T11:31:42.594-08:00Shafiq--Indeed! I meant to second your suggestions...Shafiq--Indeed! I meant to second your suggestions on the appropriate use of wikipedia: a good starting place, often excellent references, and NEVER cite wikipedia directly (unless your research topic is wikipedia itself) LOL :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-45946041604529175192010-01-22T08:18:58.998-08:002010-01-22T08:18:58.998-08:00@ Chiara, students will never learn, lol.
@red
I ...@ Chiara, students will never learn, lol.<br /><br />@red<br />I was going to say that college is as close to utopia as you can get. But then I had an exam this morning and realised that college does have a downside too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-37759474314229071682010-01-22T06:52:28.172-08:002010-01-22T06:52:28.172-08:00Hey Red,
Forgot to mention how much I like the pi...Hey Red,<br /><br />Forgot to mention how much I like the pictures. We all enjoy pictures. We look forward to seeing the proud student and her clan in mortar boards one day.<br /><br />And very good luck to you with the return to fitness plan. I had some personal set backs (entirely my own fault)over the holdays but I am trying to get back to my slow and steady amble towards good health. <br /><br />I know you are very busy but hope you will stay in touch with your on line friends.<br /><br />BettyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-88304397332711327162010-01-21T20:49:32.423-08:002010-01-21T20:49:32.423-08:00Good Luck! I know you will do very well. Congrats ...Good Luck! I know you will do very well. Congrats at getting your life back! Just enjoy the heck out of it all.The Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04071652918414242294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-32132112279062086562010-01-21T15:10:00.992-08:002010-01-21T15:10:00.992-08:00Fabulous!! I am proud of you. I finally went back ...Fabulous!! I am proud of you. I finally went back for my Anthropology degree at uhumm...too old and still hope to get a graduate degree. lol <br /><br />You sound like you are enjoying it all. I am all ready to GET OUT. :) Even with my grad class I am taking. Graduate school is a whole different world. It is the first class that has challenged me so far at this school. <br /><br />get a copy of "Getting Straight A's". Saved my ass. :)<br /><br />anthrogeek10Anthrogeek10https://www.blogger.com/profile/11406037720184185596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-45255658200345816882010-01-21T09:07:38.877-08:002010-01-21T09:07:38.877-08:00it's always great when dreams come true. wish ...it's always great when dreams come true. wish you the best of luck and great time at college :)Wafahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533307419295995833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-71867459708588019112010-01-21T09:06:37.966-08:002010-01-21T09:06:37.966-08:00Hey Red,
I am so very happy for you and your fami...Hey Red,<br /><br />I am so very happy for you and your family. Sounds like you are all on a very good track for the future. You've come a long way Kid. BettyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-85738890221106839402010-01-21T06:27:28.230-08:002010-01-21T06:27:28.230-08:00I think its fabulous- GOOD FOR YOU!!! As for book...I think its fabulous- GOOD FOR YOU!!! As for books- Amazon like someone said but there is also www.half.com. Its through ebay and I bought all my books last year from there. Also sold them after I was finished because the school bookstore barely gives you ANYTHING for them, and then resells for just less than the original cost. <br /><br />Anyway good luck to you and of course your kids. This is awesome!Monicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-86317294727640390692010-01-21T05:00:43.691-08:002010-01-21T05:00:43.691-08:00Shafiq--LOL :) at the last minute library adventur...Shafiq--LOL :) at the last minute library adventures of others! I have been there when a student is getting frantic help from a friend to research a topic due the same day--bad idea!<br /><br />Also, not that anyone here would be tempted, but NO the film versions of Shakespeare's plays are not reliable substitutes for the plays themselves. Liberties have been taken, sections left out, characters gone missing! Reading along to a reputable audio recording may ease your pain but read along and read you must!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-7283611826518373742010-01-21T03:41:09.299-08:002010-01-21T03:41:09.299-08:00Congratulations! I have lurked at your site for a ...Congratulations! I have lurked at your site for a long time. <br /><br />I thought that you might like to know that you can get really cheap 2nd hand college books online. I tell my students to go to abebooks.com and a1books.com<br />Very often you find books that are prices less than the shipping (assuming you can do with an older edition of the book; 2nd-hand copies of the newer editions are not that discounted).<br /><br />Good luck with your endeavor.A long-time lurkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-9597591056929484622010-01-21T03:14:05.100-08:002010-01-21T03:14:05.100-08:00College! Congrats!
Books - the recession does hav...College! Congrats!<br /><br />Books - the recession does have an upside. Keep a look out at closing down sales at bookstores. Trust me, very little beats the euphoria you get from buying a textbook for a 1/4 of the price you would have got it for otherwise. Plus, you can sell it for a profit the next year!<br /><br />And discipline yes - very important! One important difference between High School and College though, is the fact that you're being taught subjects that (in theory) you're interested in. Studying should no longer be a chore.<br /><br />Some more advice from a student's perspective - Wikipedia is a godsend, despite lecturers recommending that you don't use it. It's a good place to start researching any topic that you don't understand and has links to lots of relevant books/articles and other topics. Don't reference Wikipedia directly though - bad, very bad.<br /><br />Like Chiara said, use the internet. It's a lot easier to look up something in an electronic journal than to trot to the library the night before your assignment needs to be handed in (though obviously, I would never recommend putting yourself in such a situation :p).<br /><br />Most colleges put on several shows during an academic year, so you'll have lots of options. <br /><br />Finally, Good Luck and remember to have fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-56734014880529659162010-01-21T02:59:09.046-08:002010-01-21T02:59:09.046-08:00Also, you and yours may want to look on Amazon.com...Also, you and yours may want to look on Amazon.com for used textbooks. Much less expensive. Good luckjanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10885403909609923540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-65994051226610208892010-01-21T02:49:53.735-08:002010-01-21T02:49:53.735-08:00Wishing you (and your classmate kids) all the best...Wishing you (and your classmate kids) all the best! Good luck, CoolRed.janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10885403909609923540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-66506512294573130822010-01-21T00:49:56.848-08:002010-01-21T00:49:56.848-08:00Congratulations! This is such a wonderful realizat...Congratulations! This is such a wonderful realization of one of your dreams! In some ways it is even nicer to do it now as you wish, and with your children. My mother finished her degree at 40ish and went back for a year full-time after doing part-time and full-time work. She thoroughly enjoyed all of her campus life, and met people of all ages and walks of life including "regular students". I went to the same uni 3 years after she graduated and had a tip off about certain profs and campus resources.<br /><br />You will love the library I am sure. Any college with a cafeteria like that is bound to have a great library. The internet with the uni access to electronic journals and books, and interlibrary loan can bring the world to you where ever you are.<br /><br />I'm thinking you can pull off a drama roll, or if your work life interferes with rehearsal time, join in as one of the none performing members of the drama club, eg makeup, scenery, costuming, ticket sales, box office, etc<br /><br />Nice use of pics in this post! ;)<br /><br />Study well! (your instructors are 100% right about the need for discipline and keeping up as you go: read for class, attend class, review class notes EVERY class; and then plan time ahead for assignments).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com