My classes for this 2008 Fall semester have begun. What was I thinking by taking 17 credit hours?! I'm enrolled in Music Theory, Voice, Classical Guitar, Philosophy of Religion, New Testament Greek, and History of Christianity. The classes have been interesting, although NT Greek gave me a headache.However, having had combined these classes while starting in a new full-time employment position - I feel a bit intimidated. I'm giving it all over to God. Wish me luck and I can use your prayers.
Yet, this is the experience of most Lourdes College students. Their ability to balance the pursuit of a college degree while being empolyed (I know of students with multiple part-time positions), family obligations, and whatever daily life throws at them - all continue on towards their goals.
What has helped me is that many of my professors at Lourdes share in my life goals. It appears that they are not here "because it is a job" but that they have a vocation to help the non-traditional student to succeed. They have been where I am now so, they understand, support and share in my goals.
With that being said, I'm off to work on that Greek lesson. Now, what did Dr. Dumke say about, diacritical marks? Which accent is it, acute, circumflex or grave? It's all greek to me - where did I put those aspirins?