So i know i don't write in this like i should due to school being a bit more than i thought. You start to realize the longer you have been out of school and in the work force that it doesn't come as easy as it use to. I don't even remember how to write a proper essay! haha. I have been meaning to write a few things so while i'm relaxing from cleaning, I'll start.
When i came to woods, I wasn't so sure if i really wanted to go into deaf interpreting. I'm excellent on second guessing myself and wanting to be sure. But, the only way to know is to take the classes. Woods encourages self exploration of such things. I was very very nervous my first day, but i stayed comfortable in class. I loved my asl teacher. He was great. I love asl, so yes i was eager to want to learn more. I went into asl career studies. This class is an introduction to the field. It covers many things that we'll get more deeper into as the years pass. As McCray spoke, I came to realize that my major was perfect for me. I never thought of the aspects it included in social science and other areas I loved to be an interpreter. The things it took to understand. The major actually incorporated many things I love into one thing. I was excited!
As the semester rolled on, it got hard. It was hard because I was working at walmart, my work at home job, and my work study postion. Walmart became too much after a month. They weren't adhering to my school schedule. I was already behind. Midterms came....I looked at my midterms versus my work schedule. There was no way i could continue this way. I would fail at one or the other because They were working me every night before class. I had to stay up through class then do my work at home job til nine pm. After that I was exhausted. I had been up since eight am the day before since I had to still do my work study job on tuesdays and thursdays. I didn't have any time for school work. I am sad i quit. They were about to change my position and schedule, but I just couldn't do it any longer. I called in then quit.
I passed my miterms then tried to catch up in school. It was hard. I caught up in asl careers easily. It was mostly a lecture class with some reading in for hearing people only and american ways. She did have other things for us, but my teacher understands the student mind all too well. She knows there are many things we won't do if we don't have to. History,t here was no way to get caught up on the reading. I missed many assignments. I did well on my miterm. He worked with what he could with me. I was utterly failing math, and still am. I just literally can't understand my teacher. She doesn't separate personal and professional life all too well. I've heard more about her personal life than about math. I've recently gave up on her. I'm going to have to learn all six chapters on my own and seek some sort of help next week so i can pass in some sort of way, or go out in a blaze of glory.
I have sort of a blessing and a curse right now. I'm not working because my work at home job works with colleges. The colleges don't need our promotion right now. Obviously cause of the holidays. So my only money is whatever is left on my work study. Yet this has given me the chance to catch up on school in what capacity i can. It lets me do my research this week so i can have my essay done on the first. (Yes i k now its close, but its been sorta rough with the rest)
other good news is that my school understands how rough the first semester can be. If i don't utterly fail the semester but fall below a 2.0, the school will give me one more semester to prove myself. IF i get the 1700-1800, I owe the school then I can go next semester. If not, i have to find a college that has asl 2 next summer so i won't fall behind. hte key to all my classes so i don't fall behind is keeping up my asl classes. As long as i pass asl 1-5, I may still graduate in 2014. I've become determined though that it doesn't matter if i have financial aid that I have worked five years to get this far. I will pay what it takes to graduate out of my own pocket. Life is tough, but i'm tougher.
As for now, i'm focused to do what it takes to pass and making sure i'm settled with everything i need this time before I start school again. The way school began this semester was just a lesson of what needs to be done before i start school. I gotta have everything set before hand because there's not much time for anything else once i start. My major is not easy. Its quite complex in its own way. McCray prefers it that way. I can understand it. Much is laid on our hands once we leave. We represent many things. Sadly those without training never know or learn this. They just feel they are good enough then attack the field. I don't want to be that way. Many Deaf have suffered at their hands, especially in education. many school systems will take someone with less skills if it includes paying less money. It makes that child's education suffer.
I am job hunting, but not actively. The colleges need temporary workers while the students are gone. We have three bookstore companies here. I think i got potential for work over the holidays. My work at home job will return then during the summer I can get a real job that will pay what i need.
I need to go. have a great day
