Depression and cycling

[snapdragen]

go get 'em Spazz, I wanna come to the graduation, let us know when.

Oh yes! I'm always up for a road trip!

[jeannierides]

Spazz, I so envy your grit! You are willing to put yourself out there, and that's so incredible! Don't worry about those children around you, just take the first step! You'll be great!

I love this forum! Even if we don't know each other on a personal basis, we can come together and encourage our sisters!

JoAnn, I'm from the *secretary* era as well, but I bolted a few years ago and went into sales and design (strictly commission). I just couldn't bear one more day strapped to a desk! My parents weren't willing to send us (or help) girls to college either & I put myself through a community college course...

You can do it, Spazz!!

[Pax]

Give 'em hell Spazz!!! As Dogmama said we "non-traditional" students tend to blow the curve and are appreciated by the instructors. I went back in my late 30's and did MUCH better than I did in my teens and 20's.

[Crankin]

Spazz, I have never stopped going to school... part of being a teacher. There have always been all ages of students in my classes. Granted, these were grad. classes, but in the last 2 years, most of the people have been younger than me ( a lot). I think you'll find a lot of non-traditional students at U Mass Lowell. I know several people who have gone there, all adults. You shouldn't be nervous! You are smart and as long as you stay organized, you'll be fine. Most of the undergrads there are commuters and work. From what i see, the rest leave campus on the weekends to go home. So, I would say that even the younger students are juggling a lot of responsibilities.