Post by Sarah on Jul 11, 2007 19:34:04 GMT -5
this is the thread for all things school and education type stuff. So, let's see - I have a lot to say here - so be prepared for a long post. I was kind of in a weird category (unofficially of course) - I was (and still am) the student who seems like a nerd - I'm always the one to ask a bunch of questions, answer a bunch of questions, always do my homework. But I never got the grades. I was always struggling to get C's, sometimes I'd get D's, and I've had a few F's. If I was lucky, I'd get some B's. I was also always kind of one the smart ass kids with the big attitude, without even trying to be - I have a very loud voice, so most teacher's assumed I talked to much. I am very outspoken, and always offered my opinion. Teacher's didn't quiet know what to do with that, because I was kind of a rebellious student, but I never did anything BAD (like most of those students are)
So, towards the end of elementary school, in junior high, and in high school - most teacher's thought I was doing something wrong - not trying hard enough, not studying enough, studying the wrong stuff, not paying attention, the list goes on. I always tried really hard, and spent hours on homework, and just mostly got C's. I even was dragged into going into this Study Skills course at Sylvin Learning Center in high school, which was crap. Anyway, about towards the end of grade 11, I decided that I was going to graduate with honors. Not such an easy task. I studied my ass off, and lived and breathed school work, and I did it! Woohoo!
Went to university of winnipeg right out of high school, in an integrated bachelor of arts, and bachelor of education program (means I was getting them both at the same time, instead of one then the other). Fast forward to my 3rd year at University. There are always rules and stuff, usually no big deal for the program I was in. Well, I couldn't meet some of those rules because of the physical disability. Stuff like they were going to make me take this course on physical education with participation (hadn't done that since I was 10, teachers just gave me written work, or I took another elective, usually). So, I faught it for months - but they refused to budge, and I droped out of that University. At least I got a bachelor of arts.
Then I planned on going to the other university in the province, but I had missed the deadlines to get into the university and classes. Dad wouldn't give me his car to use for a job, and wouldn't let me get a job, so I stayed home. Then the next year I found this program called Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies at a University in Alberta, so up I went and moved to Calgary. Stayed there for 2 weeks, EVERYTHING went wrong, it was completely terrible, and I decided it was not for me. So I came back and same thing happened - Dad wouldn't give me the car, and wouldn't let me get a job, but by then I decided that I was going to go into psychology (which was a way better fit with my goals and ambitions anyways - to take over the world & make the world a better place).
So for 2 school years, I was in honors psychology at the University of Manitoba. But each year cost a fortune (had to live in the most expensive residence due to disability). I discovered I would not have enough money to return to University, and the bank would not give me any more money for my line of credit (like a student loan but not). This was last spring/summer.
I was going to take one year off, and save up money for school, and go back (as if to return for the fall 2007), but my mom had a very serious back injury in July last year, and I had to take care of her, the house, the laundry, the cooking, the cleaning, and finding employment for a disabled person in the middle of the country is a real bitch (more about that in another post!). So I can't go back this year either, and I hate it!
I love school, and I've always loved learning. Even though it might be difficult for me, I get really passionate about it, and totally engrossed in it. So that's where I am with school, any of you have any school or education related thoughts?
So, towards the end of elementary school, in junior high, and in high school - most teacher's thought I was doing something wrong - not trying hard enough, not studying enough, studying the wrong stuff, not paying attention, the list goes on. I always tried really hard, and spent hours on homework, and just mostly got C's. I even was dragged into going into this Study Skills course at Sylvin Learning Center in high school, which was crap. Anyway, about towards the end of grade 11, I decided that I was going to graduate with honors. Not such an easy task. I studied my ass off, and lived and breathed school work, and I did it! Woohoo!
Went to university of winnipeg right out of high school, in an integrated bachelor of arts, and bachelor of education program (means I was getting them both at the same time, instead of one then the other). Fast forward to my 3rd year at University. There are always rules and stuff, usually no big deal for the program I was in. Well, I couldn't meet some of those rules because of the physical disability. Stuff like they were going to make me take this course on physical education with participation (hadn't done that since I was 10, teachers just gave me written work, or I took another elective, usually). So, I faught it for months - but they refused to budge, and I droped out of that University. At least I got a bachelor of arts.
Then I planned on going to the other university in the province, but I had missed the deadlines to get into the university and classes. Dad wouldn't give me his car to use for a job, and wouldn't let me get a job, so I stayed home. Then the next year I found this program called Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies at a University in Alberta, so up I went and moved to Calgary. Stayed there for 2 weeks, EVERYTHING went wrong, it was completely terrible, and I decided it was not for me. So I came back and same thing happened - Dad wouldn't give me the car, and wouldn't let me get a job, but by then I decided that I was going to go into psychology (which was a way better fit with my goals and ambitions anyways - to take over the world & make the world a better place).
So for 2 school years, I was in honors psychology at the University of Manitoba. But each year cost a fortune (had to live in the most expensive residence due to disability). I discovered I would not have enough money to return to University, and the bank would not give me any more money for my line of credit (like a student loan but not). This was last spring/summer.
I was going to take one year off, and save up money for school, and go back (as if to return for the fall 2007), but my mom had a very serious back injury in July last year, and I had to take care of her, the house, the laundry, the cooking, the cleaning, and finding employment for a disabled person in the middle of the country is a real bitch (more about that in another post!). So I can't go back this year either, and I hate it!
I love school, and I've always loved learning. Even though it might be difficult for me, I get really passionate about it, and totally engrossed in it. So that's where I am with school, any of you have any school or education related thoughts?
