ACMESkydiver 0 #1 January 3, 2005 Ok, so I haven't been inside a classroom in myeh, about 8 years or so...today at 1pm I will be in 'college'. EEEGAD!!! So I'm pestering my 8 year old daughter today, "But I'm scared!! What do I do? What if the other kids don't like me? What if I can't hear my teacher? Will you come to school with me, Sprouty-girl??" To which my youngster rolls her eyes and says, "Geez mom...you just have to make friends. I made friends on my first day of school. It's easy!" Easy for an 8 year old. Think I'll just sit in the back and slouch a lot. I hope I don't get called on...I hope I don't get called on... I don't think I'll tell anybody that I'm a skydiver. Then they might expect that I know some sh*t about velocity and thermals and wind and crap... Any other older students venturing back and kinda nervous?~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 January 3, 2005 Quote"Geez mom...you just have to make friends. I made friends on my first day of school. It's easy!" Easy for an 8 year old. Just take plenty of extra cup cakes in your lunch. Never underestimate the power of buying friends. Of course....since you are 30 you might also consider wearing a short skirt. Never underestimate the power of a short skirt. Seriously....I guess I would be nervous too. Last college course I took was in 1998. It was easy though. I was going to school on an Army post. Class was all Army....which typically aren't too bright. This class....was VERY typical. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #3 January 3, 2005 Sissy __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #4 January 3, 2005 Go rent the movie "Billy Madison". Lots of great ideas and tips on there... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #5 January 3, 2005 I've been in school (mostly) since I was 4. I'm still scared every day. Don't worry, just talk the person next to you, make a study group, and get involved mentally and physically with the work. Don't isolate yourself, that just makes it harder than it needs to be. Do as I say, not as I do. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #6 January 3, 2005 QuoteSeriously....I guess I would be nervous too. Last college course I took was in 1998. It was easy though. I was going to school on an Army post. Class was all Army....which typically aren't too bright. This class....was VERY typical. That's funny, my last classes were on Ft. Lewis!! Our instructor was awesome...he told us "Basically, if you show up to my class as scheduled, you'll get an 'A'." Of course it was a weather class, and we were all Army or dependants...so lying on the grass pointing at clouds: "Cumulo-nimble." "Nope, I'm sure it's strato-phonic." "Check it out!! That one looks like a bunny!!" I was 7 months pregnant as I recall and nearly passed out in his class and I still got a 4.0! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #7 January 3, 2005 QuoteSissy Yeah, that's what my daughter said...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #8 January 3, 2005 Welcome back to those restless college years. Of course you should be worried, concerned, scared, etc. If you weren't concerned, it would mean you don't care. If you don't care, you won't succeed. Congrats! Hug them kiddies, too. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #9 January 3, 2005 QuoteGo rent the movie "Billy Madison". Lots of great ideas and tips on there... I just hope nobody tries to cram me in a locker... -Then again, anyone that tried to put Acme in a locker is dumber than a rock and really NEEDS to be in school... y'see, my bunny ears would just never fit...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #10 January 3, 2005 I work with non-traditional students on a daily basis and have been for a few years now. It is always harder being a non-traditional student. Your responsibilities are greater, there is more going on in your life, you have kids and bills. Plus you haven't had to work on a school schedule with homework, study time, stress of grades, paperwork, etc in years. Everything you had to do in the past while in school (sans party time) will have to fit in with your current lifestyle. Then there is always the fear of the unknown, the financial investment and the risk that you may not be able to successfully use the new education in the real world (that's more for the career changers than those upgrading a career). I've seen thousands of people do it - you can as well as long as you have the motivation, dedication and passion. With those three things any sacrifice you have to make will be small and easy to overcome because you will want to be in school trying to improve yourself. If you don't have those three things it will be easy to make an excuse to not study, miss class or drop out. Just make sure you have the support from your family - it's hard to overcome obstacles without them._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gordy 0 #11 January 3, 2005 I am sure you will be fine, just relax and enjoy it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #12 January 3, 2005 Just imagine where I'm at going back to school at the tender age of 42! I just bought a case of beer with me - We drank it in the parking lot. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #13 January 3, 2005 Baby doll - you will be fine! There are few out there as caring and as sweet as you are. As much as you like to tell a good story, you can listen to them as well, that earmarks a good friend. Besides - if all else fails just tell them that you just got out of jail, all the kids like the Rebel personality. Good luck - as if you'll need it. I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #14 January 3, 2005 I went back to HIGH school when I was 30, now THAT was scary everyone else was at least 15 years younger than me and the teacher was only 27 she was hot thoughYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #15 January 3, 2005 Quoteeveryone else was at least 15 years younger than me and the teacher was only 27 she was hot though Mmmmm....Highschool girls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #16 January 4, 2005 Quote..the teacher was only 27 she was hot though Any one else hearing the words from the song "I'm hot for teacher..."? Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #17 January 4, 2005 Mostly young punks...yup. OH!! I MADE A FRIEND!!! Most women are smarter than to hurl themselves through the air repeatedly in one form or another...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #18 January 4, 2005 QuoteShe asked if I knew why it was mostly guys in all the aviation classes Duhhhhh..............We have testicals. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeth 0 #19 January 4, 2005 Quote Any other older students venturing back and kinda nervous? Me, Me, Me!! I hope I don't feel totally lost. I hope I'm not too tired after work to concentrate. Geez, I can't believe I'm finally going! I've been saying I was going to get my Master's for about 2 years, now its finally happening! Here goes nothing! "At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blind_Jumper 0 #20 January 4, 2005 I am only 25 but I am going to take my first college classes this term...classes start on the 19th...Wish I wasn't nervous. I am more nervous about school then I have ever been with skydiving. At least I know most skydivers are good people and if I bring beer I make lots more friends Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #21 January 4, 2005 Any other older students venturing back and kinda nervous? ----------------------------------------------------------- Yep, but Im 40 dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #22 January 5, 2005 QuoteQuoteShe asked if I knew why it was mostly guys in all the aviation classes Duhhhhh..............We have testicals. Really? I thought most guys had testicles...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoysPlayThing 0 #23 January 5, 2005 Yeah, I've been through this before... it is perfectly natural. What you need to do is instead of sitting in the back of the class and slouch, do everything that you are thinking in the opposite.... A few pointers for a successful schooling experience.... 1. Sit in the front of the classroom... insist you have the nearest desk to the teacher. 2. Be a teachers pet.... the brainiac's just love that, and that will get you in on the tutoring and such. 3. Smile at the nerds ... They will help you out with your homework later. 4. carry your books home in your arms instead of using a backpack (are you walking home?.. that is a plus) Good exercise and you will get great forearms and no bullies will mess with you.. .... Its perfectly normal to be nervous going back to school no matter what age... but just remember... Use a good deodorant... and try not to sweat. _______________________________________________ My mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #24 January 5, 2005 Actually being a sky-jumper has sparked interest and I haven't had to go about trying to make friends so much...people keep asking me about jumping! I've had 2 people tell me we should get a class field trip to go skydiving. You know I'm all over that. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
