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One of the things that has helped is that the University is a lot more supportive than I would have thought, at least the one that I go to. Yes, University is structured in a way that is almost set up to make you fail, but there are supports. I’m doing a Bachelor of Education with a Special Needs minor. That kind of program tends to gather very sympathetic teachers – most of the time. I stress the most there as I had an absolute disaster in one of my classes; the prof literally hated me. It was a disaster. Ah, digressing.
The University I go to has a branch called Specialized Support and Disability Services. They are great at giving you things like extra time on exams in either small rooms or in isolation, and I have flexibility on assignments in some classes. I had to take an Art Curriculum course this term and I handed things in things days late with no penalty because of my accommodations. I got additional assessments for learning disabilities this year and I also now get a note taker or I can audio-record my classes, which ever I choose. I think I’m going to go with the audio-recording, I’m highly auditory anyway. Point is, awesome accommodations and the staff are really supportive. These are things to keep in mind if you ever do decide to go back to school, there are people who’s job it is to help you.
I do feel a lot better already now that my courses are all done! I have everything in to my profs in terms of exams and assignments. I feel the need to brag here for a moment. I WROTE A SIXTY THREE PAGE ASSIGNMENT IN TWO DAYS! WHILE WORKING A SPLIT SHIFT! AND I HAVE A COLD! I have to admit, I feel rather smug. It wasn’t even total bullshit, it was only kind of bullshit.
What I am looking at now is how I can get myself back together before school next year. I am taking things slow next year in terms of school, I am only enrolled in two courses per semester. They are 400 level courses but still. I could take only one course in my first semester but I don’t think I could handle taking things down that many notches. Besides, I think that taking the counselling course would be a great addition to my CV. I’m tailoring my degree towards kids with ADHD as well as Emotional and Behavioural disorders.
I am thinking of enrolling in a yoga class. I’m also thinking of making a box garden on my balcony. Any tips on that guys? I also want to actually consciously put together an actual organization system instead of this haphazard mess I have for a life right now. I think where a lot of the struggles I have had come from my inability to recognize that I am not superwoman. I’ve always heard “Oh, you’re so strong,” when I talk about things but I am trying to learn that I don’t have to be. I’m done being an octopus, I want to be a dolphin!