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MadRabbit -> RE: discrimination and the nontraditional college student (1/29/2008 7:39:31 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Alumbrado Statements like the above, along with the highly suspicious story of two instructors being able to withold an earned degree because your 'mental health' is based on partying with the undergrads, and your OP claim about private schools and social sciences, leads me to wonder if you really understand how higher education works. I imagine this is another case of the truth of whatever is going on being distorted by DBG's neurosis and need for a pity party about how everyone in the world is out to get her and ruin her life. I imagine, as usual, this thread can carry on for another 6 pages and she will provide a counter to every reply as to why she can't do it, won't do it, how it's hopeless, how it's all going to go wrong, how it won't work out, and how her life is being ruined.

defiantbadgirl -> RE: discrimination and the nontraditional college student (1/29/2008 8:59:09 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Alumbrado Statements like the above, along with the highly suspicious story of two instructors being able to withold an earned degree because your 'mental health' is based on partying with the undergrads, and your OP claim about private schools and social sciences, leads me to wonder if you really understand how higher education works. There is nothing wrong with my mental health. I have plenty of friends outside of school and no problem socializing with them. I'd have friends at the college as well if there wasn't such an age gap. The young traditional 18-21 year old social work students hang out together on campus, but at 34, I don't see how I can fit in. Because I don't hang out with them, I'm seen as lacking social skills and they are questioning whether or not to admit me to the social work program. I didn't say anything about partying with them. Of course I understand how higher education is supposed to work. It's supposed to be based on academic achievement. Apparently, at private colleges, it's based on a popularity contest. This wouldn't happen in a public college. Are you aware that 'social work' is a job certification, such as LCSW, while 'social sciences' encompasses psychology, criminology, and sociology degrees? duh, like I didn't already know that First you get a degree from a regionally accredited school, then you satisfy the certification requirements in whatever profession you decide to work in. Two different ballgames. Of course it's two different ballgames, but you can't get certified without the degree. Since social work licensing involves a criminal background check, there's no reason why there should be an approval into the social work program to get the degree. But there is. If NASW picks and choose between regionally accredited schools as you imply, I'd like to see a link. I'm not sure how that works. All I know is that my social work instructor at the junior college told the class to be very careful when selecting a college to transfer to. Apparently, his daughter was offered a social work degree by a college and when he went up there with her, he found out they weren't even approved.

defiantbadgirl -> RE: discrimination and the nontraditional college student (1/29/2008 9:10:38 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: MadRabbit I imagine this is another case of the truth of whatever is going on being distorted by DBG's neurosis and need for a pity party about how everyone in the world is out to get her and ruin her life. I imagine, as usual, this thread can carry on for another 6 pages and she will provide a counter to every reply as to why she can't do it, won't do it, how it's hopeless, how it's all going to go wrong, how it won't work out, and how her life is being ruined. I'm sorry you feel that way. If I was neurotic, as you say, I would be a recluse with no friends and no admirers. Maybe I should start following your threads and seeing now neurotic you are.

philosophy -> RE: discrimination and the nontraditional college student (1/29/2008 10:21:23 AM)
...speaking as someone who went back to college for my degree in my 40's, i can see the apparent problem. However, the problem in my experience was only apparent, not real. Yes, you're not a teenager anymore, and those late night parties can be wearing. However, in my experience it's a question of remaining true to oneself and hang the expectations. Also you do get to hear some very funny stories, like the time a fellow (teenage) student came up to me and said, "Here, you're old.....I've just heard this really old band that I really like...perhaps you've heard of them...Led Zeppelin?" It is about that point that i used to remind them of the old adage......age and treachery will beat youth and talent every time :)

dawndewdropbaby -> RE: discrimination and the nontraditional college student (1/29/2008 11:37:37 AM)
Rather than complaining about how everything you do is being observed by someone else, accept it. If you honestly want a degree in social work then go for it. deal with the pressure. So what if the other people in the program are younger than you, at least you have one thing in common....you want to do social work. I attend a medium sized university and Im already hated by the head of my department, everything I do is wrong. I know that he will try his hardest to give me a rough time but so what? I really want to get my degree in communications/broadcasting and thats not going to stop me. Okay, for you there's an age gap......get over it?

willowspirit -> RE: discrimination and the nontraditional college student (1/29/2008 11:46:44 AM)
I'm 50. I went back to college, REAL college, not a trade school. I'm in a community college, and I'm heading towards getting my B.A. at a 4-yr.. I find no problems. I was asked if I would consider being a speaker at graduation, because of how many more "traditional" 17 to22 yr. old students followed me around.... My advice is to be yourself. Position yourself so that they come to you. Be positive and optimistic. Participate in class discussions. And have FUN with it ! We did group assignments and it's been hilarious to me to watch others fight over and manuever themselves in order to be in the same group as I am. I have 4 or 5 traditional 4 yr colleges and universities trying to seduce me into their programs. My A.A. degree is Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Communication. GPA = 3.8 -- and my final goal is to be in the advertising industry, especially the Creative Boutique side -- that or perhaps doing Public Relations work. Not exactly Social Work, but it's a close cousin! I'd like to help. "defiantbadgirl" please feel free to email me directly, as I'm not online here long enough to keep track of all the posts. sincerely, "willowspirit"

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