Are you thinking of going back to school to finish a degree
you started or to get a new degree? Many people are now going back to school because
it is easier than ever with online classes and night classes. I recently made
the decision to go back to school and finish my Master’s degree in Psychology. It was not something I decided over night because
of the cost and of course time. I have 2 small kids who need a bit of my time.
Therefore going back to school had to be planned and my husband and kids had to
be aboard. Once I knew it was possible I
then took the next steps.
Time needed for school
The first decision to make is if you will
be going to school full time or part time and if it will be online or on campus
or hybrid. This will help you know and
plan on time you need to spend on school work and or going to school. For me it
is also planning for work and possible babysitting.
Major/Degree
Next you want to know what you want to
major in or what degree you would like to obtain. It is important to know that
so that you go to the school that has the best degree program for you. My degree
is going to be in Psychology and I wanted to get a licensure after so I needed
to find a school that offers classes that can be used for licensure.
Picking a school
Now to pick a school you should look at a
few things like location if you plan on campus classes, cost and degree
programs offered. I first looked at all schools offering a degree in psychology
then I narrowed it down by cost. I am going online only so location was not an
issue for me. Not all schools cost the same some charge less or more depending
on program. I chose Grand Canyon University because it is a Christian school, regionally
accredited, offered psychology degree, courses could be used for licensure and
the cost of tuition included
Preparing to start classes
Once you have been accepted to a school you
need to prepare to start. The best thing to do is get a good planner or
download a planner app. This will help you manage your time and make sure you
do not over book and meet deadlines. Next you want to find a place you will be
doing homework in your home. It is best to find a comfortable quite place so
that you will not be interrupted. Lastly you want to make sure you have all
school supplies needed.
Buying books
I am lucky that my degree program includes
books but not all do and books can become expensive. The best place I have
found to buy books at a good price is Amazon. You can buy used book or rent
books at a reasonable price. They also
have a student prime plan that can help with delivery cost. Once the class ends
you can then sell your book back to amazon and get some money for it to help
with future book cost.
After
you have registered and set aside a place to study with supplies you are ready
to tackle school. Make sure to use your planner to help keep you on track and
do a little bit of schoolwork every day so as to not become over whelmed. Take it one class at a time and one week at a
time. At first it will be tricky to get the swing of things but once you do it
will go smoothly. Remember this is a process so don’t get discouraged and
remind yourself the reasons you are in school to help you stay motivated. I find
some classes are more interesting than others but they all have to get done. Lastly
use all school resources offered to you it will make a difference.
I hope
this help you on preparing to go back to school. I will put the link for amazon
and the Grand Canyon University for you to check out on bottom. Best of luck to
you! If you have any questions, comment or tips please add them to the
comments. Till next time friends!
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