Returning to School

Returning to School

Lyndall McCauley

ENG 121: English Composition

Peter Kunze

February 13, 2012

Deciding to return to school was a long and hard decision that I had to make. When I became pregnant in early 2011 and lost my job due to being pregnant I knew that it was time for me to return to school. I really needed to prove to myself that I could succeed at school, and wanted to show my family that I could succeed in obtaining my degree. Deciding to return to school was a stressful decision for me. If I can find the time to obtain my degree as a new mother than I see no reason that anyone else should not be able to do the same.

I became pregnant in early 2011 after which I lost my job due to my pregnancy. Having the time off sitting at home allowed me to realize I should go back to school. Knowing I was going to have a child to provide for, I knew a degree would allow me to better provide for my baby and my family. After considering several fields of study I felt that an Associate in Business Administration would open up better opportunities for me. I know that it is going to be a challenge, but it is a challenge I look forward to completing.

I really needed to prove to myself that I could succeed in obtaining my degree. At first I felt a bit nervous; maybe I had taken on more than I was ready for. After just a few short weeks I began to realize that obtaining a degree with a newborn is more possible than I realized. It is more about time management than it is about making time, no need to rush and panic. If you have a plan it seems to flow smoother. I don’t think anything has given me more confidence than actually working towards my degree. It also allowed me to kill two birds with one stone; I proved to myself and those around me that I could be a mom and a student. By me returning to school I have showed a few family members that you can return to school and get a degree no matter what your circumstances are.

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