I usually start a new blog and then give up on it after the first or second post. This is officially my second post, so we’re off to a good start.
One of the colleges I’m hoping to attend starting in the summer has received my application and now they’re just waiting for my transcript from my current school. My fear is that they won’t be taking a lot of the credits I’ve already completed, but we shall see how that plays out. Maybe God will show mercy on this college transfer addict.
The school I currently take classes with is through the University of Phoenix (online). Speaking with my academic counselor yesterday was possibly one of the most annoying conversations I’ve ever been a party to. The counselors there are basically glorified salespeople. She tried every possible way to convince me to stay with them. She even went as far as saying most schools will accept a bachelor of social work from their online program. So of course I did my research…
My hope is to get into NYU or Columbia’s graduate program after completing my bachelors. On Columbia’s website it clearly states that in most cases they do not accept credits from online programs. Well any reputable school should not accept most credits from this online program. I’ve turned in final papers and received my grade back within five minutes. What does this tell me? No one is really reading assignments. Also, feeling like your “professor” just graduated from elementary school does not leave one with a warm, tingly feeling inside. Oh well, lesson learned?
I don’t want to get too far ahead of myself, though, like I have a tendency to do. My goal for now is to solidify where I will be finishing my bachelors. I also need to get some social work related experience under my belt while maintaining perfect grades if I have any shot at NYU or Columbia.
So here’s to living in the moment, but also looking ahead to the future! For the moment I’d like it to start snowing so we can all go home early and I can finish reading Eat Pray Love!
