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07-07-2010, 11:51 AM

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vanessa

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Wonderful!!! May I ask what you studied? I know your girls are proud of you!!! You all look so happy! Great picture!! :thumbup:

I studied business administration and received my associate's degree. Can you believe it? At the age of 47!

Congrats. I got my Associates at 47 too. Went on for the 4 year but the local State University does not allow part time students in their school of business so I went with the On line State University (I can't afford a private school). I hated on line learning. HATED it. Oh did I mention that I HATED it? I gave it a chance, 3 semesters worth part time (a total of 6 more classes). It just about killed me. I stressed over it, still maintained my GPA but it was so not worth it. I spent so much time stressing over assignments I retained nothing from the classes. I decided I would rather spend my free time quilting and money for classes on fabric so I decided last semester to not go back.

I have thought about going for a four-year degree but not sure because of the expense and time taken away from my family. I feel like they have been without me enough, at least for awhile. The state budget didn't allow for me to receive my educational raise this year which was a bummer, but the way jobs are now, I am happy to have a job.

07-07-2010, 12:02 PM

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ann clare

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Congrats. Clever girl.

07-07-2010, 12:34 PM

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Gramof6

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Congratulations. I am happy for you & proud of you. Great pic BTW.

07-07-2010, 01:11 PM

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sweet

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I am proud of you too!!!

07-07-2010, 01:15 PM

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Can you believe it? At the age of 47!

Sure - why not? I graduated from Sac State in 2004 at 46. Feels good, doesn't it?

Congratulations!

07-07-2010, 01:19 PM

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amma

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Congratulations!!! Great picture!!! :D:D:D

07-07-2010, 01:21 PM

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Congrats Vanessa! It's never too late. I started college at 45 and finished at 49 in 2005. My degree is in Fine Art.

07-07-2010, 01:53 PM

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sewgull

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Congrats to you. Pretty young ladies. The love shows in the picture.

07-07-2010, 01:56 PM

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auntiehenno

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You are so fortunate!

07-07-2010, 02:06 PM

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Congratulations on getting your degree. It is a great picture of you and your girls.

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