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09-24-2009, 01:18 AM
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College/School
I just started at the CC this week, so far I like it, not that you can tell after 3 days. How many others here are in college or high school or something? When did you go back? How's it going?
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"What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail?"
 
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09-26-2009, 12:54 PM
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I'm in college; I go to Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA. My classes started up three weeks ago (August 31). Its going well so far, I really enjoy my classes. But I miss my family and friends back home : (
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09-26-2009, 06:36 PM
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09-27-2009, 08:49 AM
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Jen, you are about to go thru one of the most formative experieces of your life.
Make it a positive one. Find/create your circle(s) of friends. Yes, you will probably gain more from those all-night bull sessions as you do in classes, but everything in moderation. All-women housing lends itself to that, but there are many other venues and opportunities.
Gotta run, late for church, BC
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09-27-2009, 12:06 PM
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10-04-2009, 01:55 PM
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Keep on Going
College/university can be a positive experience. Stick to it and be proud. I graduated from college last year and will pursue a master's degree soon.
Gennee     
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'Be who you are.' Let no one define who you are.' blog:www.difecta.blogspot.com www.epistle.us
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#7
10-06-2009, 11:46 PM
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Kenyon College here! Loving it, but dealing with issues as expected. :-) All's well.
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"The one thing truly worthwhile is becoming God’s friend." - Gregory of Nyssa
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#8
10-09-2009, 02:13 PM
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my family is pretty close
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Luckily my family lives very close, only about 45 minutes away. But some days even that small distance feels unbearable just because of the nature of things. Its a wonderful school and I love it here,but they're completely against anything relating to homosexuality, so I can't be very open here. Which, usually I can deal with...but some days it just gets so upsetting, and thats when I really miss my family.  But thats one of the things I love about Soulforce...anytime I'm feeling down and pretty awful about myself I can come here and find some of the support I need.
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"Holy Spirit, rain down, rain down Oh Comforter and Friend How we need Your touch again Holy Spirit, rain down, rain down Let Your power fall Let Your voice be heard Come and change our hearts As we stand on Your word Holy Spirit, rain down" Holy Spirit Rain Down-Hillsong
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#9
10-09-2009, 04:19 PM
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On those hard days, family and true friends will save you. It sound like you like the school over-all though, which is great! Try to remain optimistic. I'll PM you my email address, you write if you want/need someone to chat with.
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"What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail?"
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#10
10-09-2009, 05:32 PM
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Old Fogie here...
My education experience has been different than that of many. I went to a Catholic college in Iowa right out of high school, dropped out within a semester. At 22, I enrolled in community college--one of the best experiences of my life, and graduated with a General Education degree. Then I puttered around, and returned to pursue my B.A. at 27, and will be done this December.
I feel kind of odd being around so many younger people, and at a Christian college on top of it, which adds the additional barrier of faith/beliefs/values. The theological department has been underwhelming for the most part, the typical homophobic foolishness we're used to, but the English department, my advisor in particular, has been great, and he knows I'm gay. For my English colloquium portfolio, I'm including a number of writings that deal with LGBT issues. My independent project is a letter to Matthew Shepard, and I'm very proud of it, although some changes must be made. College is stressful. There's the issue of money, the pressure to keep up grades, loads of reading, papers to write, and so forth. The job prospects once I'm all done worry me. Yet, I'm glad I pursued my education. My next move? Grad school.  I intend to get a M.A. in English with an emphasis on LGBT and Pagan literature. How's that for a unique area of study?
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"And though I may not know the answers, I can finally say I am free. And if the questions led me here, then I am who I was born to be." --Susan Boyle "If all fools could fly, the sun would be eclipsed forever." --Dutch proverb
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#11
10-09-2009, 05:54 PM
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#12
10-09-2009, 06:07 PM
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Good luck to you as well, and many blessings!
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"And though I may not know the answers, I can finally say I am free. And if the questions led me here, then I am who I was born to be." --Susan Boyle "If all fools could fly, the sun would be eclipsed forever." --Dutch proverb
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10-21-2009, 07:24 PM
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"And though I may not know the answers, I can finally say I am free. And if the questions led me here, then I am who I was born to be." --Susan Boyle "If all fools could fly, the sun would be eclipsed forever." --Dutch proverb
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#15
10-22-2009, 12:21 PM
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Lot of Choices
I will be studying for my master's in the future. Adult education, childhood education, creative writing and gender studies are what I'm considering.
Gennee
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'Be who you are.' Let no one define who you are.' blog:www.difecta.blogspot.com www.epistle.us
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10-22-2009, 12:24 PM
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Gennee
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'Be who you are.' Let no one define who you are.' blog:www.difecta.blogspot.com www.epistle.us
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#17
11-01-2009, 05:53 AM
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Okay, so I am a little late on this one... haven't been on the boards too often lately.
I will probably be starting some online classes once I get my courage up.lol I started college right out of high school, and it didn't work out too well. There were too many issues that distracted me, and my grades weren't so encouraging. That next summer I did much better, but then that fall I had some trouble. So now I have a sort of hesitation when it comes to submitting to the stresses of course work. I tell you, I am a hodgepodge of contrasts. I should probably be seeing a therapist Good luck to you, though! College can be fun. I am excited to go back, despite the above.
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