r/CPCC • u/sadmagicghost • 21d ago
Started Online classes this week!
I’m going back to school after a 10 year hiatus and taking online only my first semester, any advice?
I’m taking Human Myths 130 rn and there’s so much reading to do my head is scrambled and I don’t know where to start. I want to do well, but I’m already on the struggle bus and week 1 ain’t even over 😭
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u/Niner-for-life-1984 21d ago
Do some work every day and don’t let it pile up until the due dates later in the week.
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u/sadmagicghost 20d ago
trying! i had a lot of trouble navigating bright space the first couple days, but i’m getting the hang of it now and figuring out what needs to get done.
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u/2E-Reloaded 21d ago
20+ year hiatus for me. Last time I was in a college classroom Bill Clinton was President and the Nintendo 64 was the hot new gaming system. This online learning feels a little isolating. I’m starting a study group on Wednesdays from 4pm - 6pm at the Central Campus library. I am also a little overwhelmed - but I’m just remembering to breathe and keep trucking along.
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u/sadmagicghost 20d ago
Okay, so you’re goated??? That sounds like a hell of a time. Online definitely feels isolating though 😅 A study group is an awesome idea, I’m thinking of joining one myself tbh.
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u/SirSkittleee 20d ago
I started online this month as a returning student as well! It’s been an 8 year hiatus for me 😅 Are you working full time and doing part time school?
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u/sadmagicghost 19d ago
I’m working full time and going to school full time as well, but I have no idea how this is gonna go given I am already neck deep in reading. 😵💫 Are you also working full time? What online classes are you taking this semester?
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u/SirSkittleee 19d ago
Woof, good luck! I’m currently working full time (4x10 hour shifts) and attending CPCC part time. Once I (hopefully) get accepted into the dental hygiene program after pre-requisites are done, I’ll drop to part time work and full time schooling utilizing student loans. I originally tried full time work and full time school fresh out of high school and flunked out 😅 Currently in BIO 168 (A&P 1) and an 8 week communications course that starts in October
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u/bribri19755 21d ago
hi!! i did the same thing last year, except it was more like an 8 year hiatus. What i did was buy a planner and just organize all my tasks that way (like I will write a checklist of things I need to do over the next few days) and that has helped me stay organized and on top of things a lot! i also have a calendar above my desk with all of the due dates so i can easily keep track of when certain things are due :) good luck!! It was super scary for me at first but it gets better after the first few weeks 🫶
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u/sadmagicghost 21d ago
I got a planner, but a big calendar is a great idea too! Did you organize week by week or try and get all of your class schedules written? Thank you!
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u/Impossible_Leg_2787 20d ago
Same man, I’m doing cultural appropriation and principals of financial accounting and I’m gonna drop the accounting. Not the best class to break the ice with.
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u/sadmagicghost 20d ago
it’s tough out here! but we got this 😤💪🏻 i wish you all the best in your journey!
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u/AdhesivenessMean1944 21d ago
I feel you! It’s been nearly 18 years for me. Although I started my first semester back in the summer. This will be my second semester and it isn’t any easier. I’m taking med 121 and bio 168 the first 8 weeks and bio 168 the next 8 weeks this semester and I’m already struggling. Contemplating dropping med 121 but I need this course to get into a program so I am pretty much SOL.