I just have to pour my heart out about how happy I am!!!

On a personal level, this school year was very difficult for me. My mother died of esophageal and lung cancer back in September, and my father has been sick. My mom's death was very upsetting and difficult...I wondered if I would be able to manage everything during her illness. But I promised myself I would not give up. Through all the saddness and family upheval, I kept up with my classes and tests.

Now....as of today, my journey as an undergraduate is OVER!!! I received the results in the mail for my FINAL test (Charter Oak's Introduction to Early Childhood Education) and I PASSED! My hands were shaking as I opened the envelope.

I never thought I would actually have the opportunity to graduate from college, largely due to finances. However, once I left my ex husband (and no longer had to clean up his major financial messes), I was able to actually get student loans and finish my degree. He once laughed at me that I was, "Just a customer service rep with no degree....hhhaaahhaaa!" (This was the man that flunked out of college after one semester).

Guess what, ex? I did it! And it feels wonderful how much my life has turned around. Thank you current husband, and son, for all your support.

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Charter Oak State College GRADUATE (I can finally say that as of 05/31/08)!!
Concentration - Psychology
Tests Completed:
CLEP: Introductory Sociology - 65
DSST: Drug and Alcohol Abuse - 61
Here's to Your, Health - 66
Fundamentals of Counseling - 67
Charter Oak Tests: Infant and Toddler Development
Child Developmental Psychology
Introduction to Early Childhood Education (all passed, worth 3 credits each)
Psychology GRE: 62nd percentile, 18 credits

Thanks so much! Down with the nay-sayers...lol.

The actual graduation ceremony is on June 1. Afterward, the hubby's taking me out for sushi, and I'll probably enjoy some sake as well! I told him dinner at our favorite sushi place would be the best gift of all.

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Charter Oak State College GRADUATE (I can finally say that as of 05/31/08)!!
Concentration - Psychology
Tests Completed:
CLEP: Introductory Sociology - 65
DSST: Drug and Alcohol Abuse - 61
Here's to Your, Health - 66
Fundamentals of Counseling - 67
Charter Oak Tests: Infant and Toddler Development
Child Developmental Psychology
Introduction to Early Childhood Education (all passed, worth 3 credits each)
Psychology GRE: 62nd percentile, 18 credits

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ShotoJuku +
A.S., B.S., M.S.

Always be ready to release your mind and be willing to listen to the advice of others. Remain flexible. - Gichin Funakoshi

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

I'm so excited for you! Thanks for setting an example of perseverance and dedication! May God bless the rest of your endeavors!

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DONE! History degree from TESC!

CLEPS:
College Math-69, Sociology-70, Humanities-72, Am. Lit-61, English Lit-69, S. Sciences & History-65, Eng. Comp/w essay-75, Microec.-64, Macroec.-73, Western Civ. I-71, Western Civ. II-71, American Gov't-71, US History I-75, US History II-65, A&I Lit-77, Prin. of Mgmt-76, Prin. of Mktng-76. Biology-69

DSST's:
Civil War & Reconst.-70, Modern Middle East-63, World Religions-76, Tech. Writing-67, Prin. of Supervision-67, HR Mgmt-69, Rise & Fall USSR-64, Vietnam War-60, Ethics-69. Intro to Bus-67, Org. Behavior-69, W. Europe-60

Your story is so inspirational! Thanks for sharing =] And of course, BIG CONGRATS to you with EVERYTHING! It's definitely people like you that encourage others to keep going despite obstacles. Best of luck to you and your family and your future!!!

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Jenny =]

Your story is a true inspiration to all of those that have people constantly telling them that they can't succeed. Many people don't want others to succeed because it only makes themselves look bad...sort of like the crab syndrom....you put a bunch of crabs in a barrel and watch them...the ones at the bottom always pull the ones at the top down right before they escape. People are much the same way.

Congrats on your fortitude and your perseverance; there's nothing in life you can't overcome now!

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Associates Degree, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force
Bachelors of Science, Liberal Studies Degree, Excelsior
MBA Human Resource Management, California Coast University

Congratulations, what an inspiration this is, something I needed to boost my Motivation for studying

Mwansa

crshore,
wow what a crazy year, i'm so sorry to hear about your mom, she's in my prayers!!
You are such a strong person and I really admire you for that. Thank you a lot for sharing your story,
and of course, CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-killer

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Penn Foster College 3rd semester Criminal Justice, 30 credits transcripted through ACE
CLEP
1/18/08 Intro to Psychology - 63
1/26/08 Intro to Sociology - 57
3/28/09 Human Growth and Development - 54
5/09/09 Intro to Educational Psychology - 58
UExcel Political Science test failed 1/16
Completed 22 FEMA credits
2 NFA courses transcripted through ACE

Slowly creeping my way up to a degree, 66/120 [/size]

CONGRATS on a job well done! I am so excited for you. You have proven that with perseverance and hard work you can accomplish anything. I truly have no reason to complain!

Thanks for sharing your story.

~Kelley

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~Kelley

Clep's Passed
Sociology (57)
Human Growth & Development (60)