[kimchee67]

Here's your place to introduce yourself! Let's get a group together so we can link together with other Student Mommies, exchange ideas, and get a support network together...

Screenname/Name:
Type of Program/Certification/School:
# of Children/Ages:
What you like about being a Student Mommy:
What you don't like about being a Student Mommy:

[kimchee67]

Screenname/Name: Kimchee67/Christina
Type of Program/Certification/School: Training through DONA as a Labor Doula, Preparing to start a Master's Program in Counseling, MFT Prep
# of Children/Ages: 1 DD, 5 months
What you like about being a Student Mommy: I really like knowing that I am able to follow my educational dreams even though I am a mom. I also like showing my daughter how important education is, and I like being able to learn new skills.
What you don't like about being a Student Mommy: Sometimes it's hard to study when I am supposed to, and I often feel that I miss out on baby time in order to finish up on my homework or go to classes.

[MissyChrissy]

Me me me! I'm a student Mommy! It must be a Christina-thing to do.

Screenname/Name: MissyChrissy
Type of Program/Certification/School: Computer Support Specialist
# of Children/Ages: 4 children; Bobbie 13, Jessica 12, Sydney 8, and Conner 5 months.
What you like about being a Student Mommy: My schedule! I'm only in school 2 days a week, Monday for an hour, and Wednesday for 4 hours. I also like doing homework at the same time my daughters are-and the fact that my 8th grader helped me with my math last semester!!! lol
What you don't like about being a Student Mommy: Hm....??? (***crickets sounding***) can't think of anything I don't like.

[Belle0305]

Screenname/Name:Belle0305/Michelle
Type of Program/Certification/School: Fashion Design-Marketing,interiors/IADT
# of Children/Ages:2 girls/ 1&3
What you like about being a Student Mommy: Finally pursuing the career of my dreams, and still have time to enjoy my girls.
What you don't like about being a Student Mommy: Ummm..homework?

[livingLESSlarge]

livingLESSlarge/Meg
Studying radiologic technology (once my prep. courses are finished!)
I like the idea that I can still learn something new, even though I'm considered
(gasp!) middle aged.
What I don't like about being a student/mother? When someone gets sick, I'm the
one who misses class to handle things. Dh wouldn't dream of helping with that...
which is one of the reasons I'm going back to school. Tired of things being so
one-sided and I want the option to leave someday, once my kids are older.

[RosieCat]

Screenname/Name: RosieCat / Michelle
Type of Program/Certification/School: Bachelor's in Spanish at University of Wisconsin- River Falls
# of Children/Ages: 1 daughter, 3 months
What you like about being a Student Mommy: The only thing I like is knowing that it will all pay off in the future! Other than that, I really don't like it!
What you don't like about being a Student Mommy: I particularly don't like being tired all the time, and then having to make it to class. Gambling classes, work, and baby is pretty tricky! Also, I would much rather spend my time with my babe rather than in class, but like I said, I know that it will all pay off!

[tracka]

Screenname/Name:Tracka/Tracey
Type of Program/Certification/School:Bachelor of nursing/minor in counselling, considering midwivery
# of Children/Ages:two dd's 15 and 2
What you like about being a Student Mommy: The mental stimulation, the chance to talk and discuss ideas with other students, the feeling of doing some thing forme that benefits others
What you don't like about being a Student Mommy: assignments, essays lol the usual i guess

[Columbiamom]

Hey all-
Bachelor's Program Full Time/English Lit/Columbia University NYC
5 kids-16M, 14F, 12M, 10F, 6M
I enjoy being a student Mom because it is great to be back in the thinking world & hopefully get a great job when I'm done.
I don't enjoy the struggle of balancing 5 kids, iffy finances, and being pulled in a million directions all the time. Also, the guilt I feel when I must devote large blocks of time to schoolwork.
I depend on scholarships, so the pressure to keep my grades up is HUGE!!! Here's to us!!!

[Alejandros Mommy]

Welcome To the site columbiamom! I was a student mommy when my 1st was 1 yr old. I can understand how hard it is...But I couldn't imagine 5 kids...you must be a great mommy

[Lydata]

Screenname/Name: Lydata/Lydia
Type of Program/Certification/School: DBCC - jr. college, but now regular college.
# of Children/Ages: 1 - 18 month old
What you like about being a Student Mommy: being able to graduate & then get a good job doing something fun & able to provide a better life.
What you don't like about being a Student Mommy: not being able to play with baby when she wants me to.