[Victoria'smom]

I don’t know what I’m doing. I don’t see the point anymore of taking classes online when I’m never going to go back to school anyway. I can’t concentrate for more than 5 min. I wanted to show myself I could go back if I wanted to but I’m failing at that. I’m hoping I’m just not “in the swing of things” but progress has been slow and I’m already behind. It looks bleak. If I can’t do this I don’t want to spend the $100 for more classes. I wanted to possibly go back in 5-10 years to be a college academic advisor part time. When I get bored and my son’s all grown up. I’m not saying he’s stopping me but I have a purpose right now. I know in my heart I’ll never be well enough to work but hell I can at least dream. I don’t want the loans that come from going to a university. I don’t know. I hate feeling confused but that’s the headspace I’m in right now.

Are you still taking the classes? If so, could you ask for academic assistance? Usually schools have disability programs that give you extra time to work on assignments and hand them in later if need be. And when it comes to tests, you get extra time. That could make a HUGE difference for you.

I'm not sure what you should do, but I just thought I'd mention that tidbit.

I hope someone here can help give you good advice.

[Skeezyks]

Periodically. I have these urges that wash over me where I think: "Hey, just get out & do something!" I'm pushing 70 years old. But, hey, I'm not dead yet! I could take some classes... may be even pursue an advanced degree! (I wouldn't be the only older person to have done so.) But then I think about all of the money I'd spend, plus the fact that I wouldn't likely do anything with it even if I was able to finish... oh... & then there's the fact that I rarely ever leave the house... so then I just go back to sleep...

[Victoria'smom]

I'm doing khan academy for free in hopes of cleping out of classes. So I wont have to start with little to no credits to speed up how much time I have taking if/when I do go back. Not to mention saving money. I'm also trying to prove to myself I can do this. I'm trying to keep pace with a college semester (15 weeks).

My husband is telling not to be so hard on myself. My son warned me the classes I'm taking are much harder then college classes. It's just a lot of work and confusing. When I get confused I feel dumb. I could just go at my pace but if I do I feel I'll just drop it eventually. So I'm trying to give myself start/end dates.

[luvyrself]

Originally Posted by Miguel'smom

I'm doing khan academy for free in hopes of cleping out of classes. So I wont have to start with little to no credits to speed up how much time I have taking if/when I do go back. Not to mention saving money. I'm also trying to prove to myself I can do this. I'm trying to keep pace with a college semester (15 weeks).

My husband is telling not to be so hard on myself. My son warned me the classes I'm taking are much harder then college classes. It's just a lot of work and confusing. When I get confused I feel dumb. I could just go at my pace but if I do I feel I'll just drop it eventually. So I'm trying to give myself start/end dates.

—I have really enjoyed community college classes. Students really bond in these classes. They have advisors to talk to-great for your career path.”