Being an Online Student

Personally I thought I would never be one of those people to do school online, but certain circumstances have made me just that. I can say when I first started as an online student I had several fears and much anxiety. I thought I would never be able to actually learn from being online. I used to go to Bellarmine University where I was a nursing major, but after my second year I had to have knee surgery that would cause me to have to sit out of nursing school for a year. I did not like that option and decided that I wanted to stay in school but did not know for what I would major. My sister then told me that she was going to be enrolling in Kaplan for medical transcription, and it was then that I decided that I could go there as well and be able to work around my rehab and working. Making that decision now has only felt right, I love being able to do school when it is convenient for me. I am a self motivator so I have no problem with getting my assignments done, but I still have some anxiety about the whole process. I have been able to grow myself into a better organizer since making this change because I have to be able to juggle my work, school, and being a small group leader in my church. I have found that keeping a tight but yet flexable schedule is the best thing for me.

Welcome Statement

I am Holly Pittman and I am in my third term at Kaplan through the online program. I am kind of nervous about the blogging to be honest. I have never blogged before. I am one who typically only likes to tell people about my life when I know them on a more personal level, but I am excited to get out of my bubble. I look forward to writing my feelings down and having the opportunity to look back on them. This is going to be a great term.