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My Ashford University Experience

Vanessa is a 24-year-old stay-at-home mom, wife, military spouse, and veteran. She started her online education while she was still in the Navy. After receiving an honorable discharge, getting married, and having two beautiful girls in two years, she is still going strong with her education at Ashford University. She is currently doubling up on classes with hopes to attend graduation December 2009 with a Bachelor's in Business Administration.

Maybe I’ve Found My Groove

Well I spent last night and some of today working on my final paper which all in all wasn't too bad.  I wasn't as stressed about this one as I was about the final paper for my first class I think because I am becoming more and more comfortable with how Ashford University operates and honestly, this instructor doesn't grade quite as tough.  On the flip side of the coin it is 35% of my total grade for the class so messing up would be very serious indeed.  I did finish the paper today but I think I'm going to take the rest of the day off and proof read it tomorrow before I submit it.  That away I will be reading it with fresh eyes.  Every time I do that I almost always catch at least one small mistake but overall I think it'll be an "A". 

In regards to the class itself I have really enjoyed it.  As I have become more adapted to being back in school things have gotten a little bit easier.  I have finally found my groove I guess you could say.  I would really like to double up for 3 terms, which is 18 grueling weeks but  beneficial because financially it would help me take advantage of my 2007 tuition reimbursement benefits through my employer and also it would help me finish 18 weeks earlier.  If I can do that I have less than a year of school left which is pretty motivating.  I think after the MBA I might just be done with school for good.  I certainly am not going to go at a breakneck pace anymore if I do decide to get a second Masters, but the idea is nauseating.  If I do go back to school it might be for a certificate or something but the idea of a doctorate is so far fetched right now, there is simply no way I could be motivated for something like that. 

I have researched moving into some form of Human Resources position and though I hate the idea of rewriting the career script, the hours and lifestyle would probably work out better for my life outside of work and hey, a job is a job right?  Anyways, I want to like what I do but it certainly isn't necessary to define my life through my employment at any given time.  Well it appears I'm rambling on after being beaten up by that paper so I'll quit for now.

Wish me luck.

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Published Saturday, August 18, 2007 7:22 PM by Cajun

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helenh said:

Good luck, baby! But it's not luck you need ... you're a pro at this self-disclipine stuff! You should have called this post "How Cajun Got His Groove Back!" ;)

August 18, 2007 9:00 PM
 

MichelleA said:

Good luck!!  You'll be fine!  We're always rooting for ya!!!  :-D

August 29, 2007 3:32 PM
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About Cajun

Cajun is 31-years-old and currently employed as a Project Analyst for an Information Technology department at a major financial firm. He has recently changed careers after spending 7 years in Federal Law enforcement of which he spent 5 years as a supervisor. His management experience combined with the MBA he finished in October, 2008 allowed for a career change even in the face of these uncertain economic times.

Cajun was introduced to the concept of distance education while working full-time as a law enforcement officer with a demanding and unpredictable schedule, obtaining an Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Ashworth College, a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Southwestern College of Winfield, KS graduating Magna Cum Laude and a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership from Ashford University. To further his new career Cajun will be working towards a Master of Science in Management of Information Systems with an emphasis in Project Management from Bellevue University.

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Vanessa is a 24-year-old stay-at-home mom, wife, military spouse, and veteran. She started her online education while she was still in the Navy. After receiving an honorable discharge, getting married, and having two beautiful girls in two years, she is still going strong with her education at Ashford University. She is currently doubling up on classes with hopes to attend graduation December 2009 with a Bachelor's in Business Administration.

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