It’s been a pretty awesome week. I’m pretty excited to share this. I got accepted into my first choice school to start in September 2015!
Since I’m almost done upgrading the classes I needed to apply to school, I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about what I want to do. I had narrowed it down to a few things, but I still wasn’t sure. I did lots of research into the different programs, how long they’d take, how much it would cost, and what my chances were of getting a related job after graduating. Surprisingly, I don’t remember this being nearly as nerve-wracking when I got my first degree. I guess I was more confident in my choice back then.
I finally decided on a few different programs and applied at my first choice. It’s a two year kinesiology diploma. It has a more official title, but I can never remember it. I applied the first week of December as soon as admission opened for the program. I wanted to get in there right away to make sure my chances were good. Being waitlisted would have been a huge bummer.
Since schools shut down over Christmas I knew it was going to take awhile. I was waiting for transcripts from the university I attended 10 years ago, and they said that they’re busiest times were at the end of the semester, right when I requested them. It was really hard to wait.
Fast forward to a couple weeks ago when I got an email from the school I’d applied to that they’d finally gotten all the documents they needed to make a decision and would now be looking at my application. I was really excited knowing I wouldn’t have to wait much longer, but at the same time I was seriously nervous. I was trying not to get my hopes up. I didn’t want to make a potential disappointment even harder.
Then Wednesday I finally got the email that I had been waiting for. The first word I saw when I opened it up was “welcome”, and I knew I was in! I had a huge smile and my face and sighed a big sigh. After two long months of waiting I finally found out that I had been accepted.
I stopped by the school yesterday to drop off my offer of acceptance and give them a deposit. It was pretty cool to be walking around campus, knowing that in September I’ll be a student there. I can’t wait.
Getting accepted has been a long time coming. The summer of 2013 I started thinking about going back to school. I started upgrading some high school classes in August 2013 that I knew I would need to apply, but didn’t take back in high school. I’m still doing a math class, so it’s been a long 20 months. There have been lots of moments where I was sure I’d never figure out how redox reactions worked or how to do stoichiometry, but now that I know I’ll be starting school in September it feels like all that work has been worth it.
I know I’ll be doing something this weekend to celebrate. Getting into school has been a long time coming.
What’s the last piece of good news that you’ve gotten?
Congratulations!! I remember going back for my second degree and having it be so nerve wracking. I remember being so nervous, because my grades weren’t great the first time around because I chose to party instead, but was hopeful that my real world experience would overshadow it. And luckily it did! Congrats again! Visiting from the #growyourblog hop!
Thanks! Yeah, I don’t remember being stressed out at all about getting into a school my first time. In fact I only applied to one place, so it’s a good thing they accepted me! Haha I would never do that now.
Congrats on getting into the school of your choice for the fall session!
Thank you! I’m pretty excited.
Big congrats! I remember being so relieved when I got into ugrad. All the stress seemed worth it.
Thank you! I know what you mean about stress, it feels like I can relax now.
Fiona, how super exciting. I was actually smiling for you while reading this. Congrats on your news and future success. :)
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Thanks! It’s nice to have all the hard work I’ve done the last year and a half pay off.
Congratulations! Isn’t that so nerve wracking? Good news wise I’m working on some things for my travel business, and I’m hoping to hear some good news from a particular vendor!
Good luck! Owning your own business sounds like a lot of work, but also very rewarding.
Congrats! Going back to school is a very emotional experience. I remember when I started grad school after already having been working for a couple of years, and I think I experienced almost every emotion possible. While its exciting, its also very nerve wracking at the same time.
I hear you on the nerve wracking part. I’ve been doing my upgrading online, so it’ll be interesting to be back in a classroom in September. I haven’t been there since I graduated in 2006!
That is fantastic news! Congrats on being accepted to the school of your choice :)
The last exciting news I heard was last weekend when I found out one of my cousins is getting married this summer. I’m mega excited for her!
Weddings are always so much fun.
Congratulations on getting in! First choice at that! Smarty Pants! #growyourbloghop
Thanks! I’m pretty excited.
Congratulations!!!! That is so exciting, that must feel so good!
The last piece of exciting news I got was this morning, when my best friend called to say she’s pregnant!! :)
Thank you! It’s always exciting when you hear good news from friends, it’s such a joyful thing.
kudos to you! I hope you enjoy it! Going back to school is always a good decision, this will be a game changer for you! congrats!
Thanks! I can’t wait to start.
Congrats!! That’s awesome news and enjoy celebrating this weekend! The best news I got recently was that my twin girls didn’t need speech therapy anymore!
Thanks! Your daughters must be so happy to hear that their hard work paid off. I had to do speech therapy as well as a kid and I remember being glad I didn’t have to go to the hospital anymore for appointments.
congratulations! That’s really exciting and it sounds like you know you are on the right path. Enjoy and go celebrate!
Thanks! I’ll definitely be doing something fun this weekend.
Congratulations! That is so exciting! I remember the overwhelming feeling of excitement when I received my acceptance letters for undergrad and grad school. I think I was far more nervous for grad school and almost couldn’t believe my eyes when I read the letter! Happy celebrating!
Thanks! Yeah, I was definitely more anxious this time around than with applying for my undergrad.
I’m a medical massage therapist and throughout my education I’ve been exposed very briefly to the very basics of kinesiology. It’s such an interesting subject. Congratulations on getting in!
Thanks! Yeah, you’d think there would be some overlap between the two disciplines.
Congratulations!! Some days I think I might want to go back to school for another round, but I don’t know if I could handle going through all the motions again. It’s great that you’ve found a path that you want to pursue. I hope it leads you to the career you are hoping for!
Thank you! Yeah, upgrading the chemistry and math classes is just a taste of what it will be like to be taking five classes all at once. I’ll have to get back into student mode.
Congratulations! What wonderful news!!
The last piece of good news I received was that my daughter scored 100% on a math unit test yesterday. I am in awe of her math skills–so proud of her!
Thank you! I’m impressed by your daughter too, getting a perfect score is quite the accomplishment.
Congratulations! Great job on setting a goal, going after it and getting accepted on your first go around.
Thank you! It’s been a long time coming, so it feels great to know that I’ve finally accomplished it.
Way to go! And kudos for the guts to go back, do something else, and make that change. I admire your tenacity and gumption! Can’t wait to see how it all goes!
Thanks! Yeah, it’s been awhile coming. It’s hard to believe I’ve finished two chemistry classes and halfway through a math class already.
Congratulations that is so exciting. I wish you all the best! Isn’t it great when the letters you open start with “Welcome…”
Thank you! Yeah, it’s a pretty great way to start off an acceptance letter.
Congratulations:) Insert *happy dancing*. Years ago I thought about Kinesiology as a career choice, I look back and wished I had pursued it. Quite rewarding especially if you love fitness and helping others!!!
Good luck with all your schooling!
Gosh, I wish I had some great news to report, but I think my life is a little more on the boring end right now, LOL However, I have great health right now, so as dumb as it sounds I guess that is my great news, lol
Not being sick or injured is indeed something to be celebrated, it can change to quickly.
Congratulations!
One of the last Great News things that’s happened to me was, last Summer I was fired from my job and happened to have an interview the very next day. That led me to a great position that allows me to have most of the school holidays off so I can spend more time with my kids!
That’s awesome! It’s it cool how some situations that seem “bad” in the moment turn out to be awesome?
Congratulations! That is so exciting! Wishing you all the luck in school!
Thank you!
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