Saturday, August 11, 2012

The bitch is back

Yes, I'm back.  I've been in hibernation for the last couple of months - didn't really have much to say.  I actually deleted my blog altogether which was rather scarey for a while there.  But I figured, I've been keeping a record of 'my life as a mature age student' for  so long, I have to continue.  At least until I've graduated and I'm no longer a student.  Wonder what I'll be then?

Anyway, update, update, update...Uni is going extremely well and I'm now a member of an honours society, 'being in the top 15% of my peers' at university!  Five years ago, if you'd have told me this I never would've believed you.  I didn't think it was possible for me to even get into uni, let alone do so well.  I've now made peace with the fact that I try hard and receive the results I strive so hard for.  Although, there's still that little voice inside me at the beginning of each semester telling me this could be the semester it all starts to go downhill.

Nevertheless, it's time for me to start thinking about my life post-uni.  Should I consider doing post-grad?  Should I look for work?  If so, in what field?  I do rather like the idea of being a lecturer/tutor at a university but I can't even contemplate a PhD at the moment.

For the time being I think I'll concentrate on the journey rather than the destination.


 

6 comments:

  1. I'm glad your back. I hope you've found time to watch some of the Olympics - I want to adopt your Ian Thorpe - he is adorable!

    Enjoy the next semester - what modules are you doing? & congrats on the honour roll - well deserved!

    Jan x

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    1. Thanks Jan. Doing all writing subjects this semester -bit tired of analysing literature. Have been unable to pull myself away from the telly this morning, watching the closing ceremony -George Michael, Annie Lennox, Eric Idle, wish I was there!! xx

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  2. Glad to have you back! I think you are right to focus on the journey right now. You have plenty of time think about what you will do next. As for that "little voice", I heard that every semester right up to graduation. Just remind it that you are an honors student!

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    1. Thanks for your words of wisdom, Connie. xx

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  3. Hi My name is Helen Farrell and I am the president of the Mature Age Student Network Australia. Have just found your blog and think its great! We are putting a web page together and looking for a blogger!

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  4. Hi Helen, I've had a look at your blog/website and it looks like a great initiative. I'm all into motivating people who want to go back to school, so anything I can do to help, I'd be glad to! I have been a tad on the undisciplined side of late re - blogging but I intend to change that! Please let me know how I can contact you.

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