What Are The Challenges To Return To College Essay

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When I made the decision to return to college to complete a bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) I looked at many universities. I needed a university that was going to work with me not against me with the challenges of my already crazy life. Three challenges that I know I will be presented with during my time in school will be time management, distractions and support. Challenge One: Time Management On any given day, my time regardless of how planned it is by making lists can be thrown off track due to usually a sick child/pet. No matter how hard I try, I know my kids will get sick and they will expect me to take care of. Since I cannot usually control when that will happen, it’s important that I take advantage of what I can control, such looking ahead at assignments that will need my attention to plan adequate time to complete assignments a head of time, instead of waiting till the last minute. When I know what to expect I can make plans. Another …show more content…

Instead of being happy or proud that I want to be a best person I can be, which I feel is to earn a degree. They feel it is selfish and that I am abandoning responsibilities at home, however my husband and children feel the complete opposite and thankfully are extremely supportive. How I plan to deal with this challenge is simply by ignoring their rude comments and look the other way. I can’t change their thoughts or feelings regarding the choice I have made, but I can control my reaction, which is to show my children kindness always wins. When they have a problem with another child not being kind to them, they will tell that child that they will pray for them, which we do. That will be the kindness I show to those negative people. I will pray that God shows them my heart is working towards something that he wants. Something that is bigger than I am and will one day hopefully understand why he has guided on this

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