Can I Manage Everything with a Busy Schedule and a Math Class After 13 Years?

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Donna is returning to a face-to-face College Math class after a 13-year hiatus, balancing a full-time shift work schedule, Pampered Chef shows, and family commitments. She expresses anxiety about managing her time and her dislike for math. Forum members encourage her, emphasizing the importance of in-person interaction with professors and classmates for support. They highlight that this educational pursuit is a valuable opportunity for personal growth amidst her busy life.

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  • Familiarity with balancing work and personal commitments
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Adult learners returning to education, individuals managing multiple responsibilities, and anyone seeking strategies to overcome academic challenges, particularly in math.

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Todays's the first day of my face to face College Math class. I haven't sat in a classroom for 13 years! It's going to feel so strange. I'm not sure how I'm going to manage everything. I work shift work full time, my class will be three hours every Tuesday and Thursday nights, I'm doing Pampered Chef shows when I can and I need to find time for my husband and son. It's going to be a busy few months coming up.

I'm scared to death of this Math class. I hate math and I thought a face to face would help me out more then an online class would.

Now, if I can only find my unicorn Trapper Keeper. ;)

Donna
 
I'm sure you will do great. Look at it this way... you will have four hours a week where you're not running to get your sons something to eat or cleaning the house or having to answer to your boss at work. This is something that is about you and for you. You will do fantastic!!!! Good luck :thumbup:
 
Donna, first of all, congratulations on taking the leap and going back to school! It can definitely be daunting to return to a classroom after such a long time, but I'm sure you'll do great. It sounds like you have a lot on your plate with your work schedule, Pampered Chef shows, and family, but I have no doubt that you'll find a way to manage everything. As for the Math class, I completely understand your fear. Math can be a tough subject for many people, myself included. But don't let that discourage you. You're taking the right step by choosing a face to face class. Being able to interact with your professor and classmates in person can make a big difference. And don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Your professor and classmates are there to support you. And let's not forget about that unicorn Trapper Keeper! I'm sure you'll find it and it will bring back some fun memories from your school days. Best of luck to you in your class and all your other endeavors! You got this!
 

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