...I won't miss you!
This was th-e most unbearably complicated session I've ever had to go through in my entire academic experience at WWU! I give a triple kudos to Cohort 32, because in addition to what I'm taking, they had to go through an excruciating session in math. I've sat in class sessions where I listened to my cohort describe the difficulties they had while in elem ed math. I'm not so sure if I'll be ready for the elem. ed. math cycle, but at least I now know what to expect.
Instead of math, I was placed in Elem. Ed. Special Ed, a class that I'm required to take because I didn't take it in the beginning of fall 2009. My cohort already had that course. I am a little behind my cohort (I think I might've mentioned that awhile ago) thanks to my math placement tests (ugh!). Now that I'm done with Special Ed in Elem. Eucation, I have math plus elem. ed. psychology to take. This really puts me out of the loop to graduate with my post-bac comrades, but I know I'll get there. They will graduate this spring in 2011, while I have to wait until 2012. The advantage is that I have a lot of time to study for the WEST-E exam -- it's a board exam for teachers -- and I get the inside scoop as to what's on the test. Maybe.
Despite a tough session, and as of yesterday 12/15/2010, I have received straight A's in all five of my classes. Yaaay! Another session of straight A's. I can't say it enough -- it was well worth the ride to go through a horribly difficult session.
On top of my academic difficulties, there were also a lot of personal issues I had to deal with during the semester. To say the least, despite these life challenges, I was able to successfully maintain my grades, my family...my life. All it took was perseverance, patience, and tolerance. Heard of the saying, "With each step towards success comes tougher obstacles"? That's me. This holiday season has been the toughest, but I'm just gonna roll with the punches, take deep breaths, and swim against the current to reach my goal. I may sound like a pessimist right now, but I have a feeling it might get worse next session. I am, however, aware that teaching is in my heart. And as long as I know I have that strength in me to fight what's right, I will continue to look forward and keep moving.
Happy holidays to those who have been keeping up with my blog -- stay warm, be safe, and enjoy your loved ones :)
I am.
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