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Post by KarlatheLHFan on Apr 6, 2009 9:22:32 GMT -5
I'm BACK after disappearing and not being on as much. I've been going through some pretty crazy stuff lately! My loans got denied so I'm having to sit out some more time after this semester, and I'm going to have to try to apply at LSU to finish out my masters degree. I was upset at first about the change, but right now, it looks like it's the best thing for me. My supervisor at my internship embarrassed me the other day when I had a meeting with her and the faculty liaison. She said NOTHING positive about me, and she basically made me feel like an idiot. So, needless to say, I'm withdrawing from that class tomorrow, and I'm getting my 3,700 dollars back. I really can't believe I paid that much money to be publicly humiliated, and I did not realize that I was that incompetent as a social worker, seriously. Anyway, so, I'm getting out of there and never looking back. I'm remaining strong, and I'm going to finish out my classes here at Tulane in a strong fashion, even though they don't count towards LSU. Yeah, I know. Since I have my bachelors in social work, they are only allowed to count 30 hrs of that social work so I can't transfer over my credits from Tulane. Oh, well, lessons learned. Some of you might be wondering why I'm not applying again for loans. Well, I've really thought about it, and I have come to the conclusion that I don't want to be 60 k in debt when I could go to school in a place free of charge and paid for by the state of Louisiana. ;D Plus, they have a gymnastics team, and I adore gymnastics! Anyway, so, yeah, the whole Tulane and New Orleans thing is not going to work out as planned, but I gave it my best shot, and I've been doing fairly well in all my classes. I will look at LSU as a new chapter in my life. I'm looking forward to it. You will begin to see a lot more of me soon! This has been a mess, but as you can expect, Lifehouse has been there for me every step of the way, and I feel there's nothing they can't do for me. They have never left my side. I know I can depend on their wonderful fans like y'all to support me as well!
Thanks, guys! :-
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Post by sylviagrace on Apr 6, 2009 16:56:03 GMT -5
Oh, wow. That sounds miserable. I can't stand criticism myself - I just grit my teeth and bare it and try not to let it get the better of me. But when teachers or authorities just tell me that I'm not doing well at all - especially if it's in what I thought was my own field of expertise - that's the worst thing ever. Good for you for sticking it out, though. You should be a great social worker since you're such a positive and kind person. That's what I think.
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Post by KarlatheLHFan on Apr 6, 2009 17:25:17 GMT -5
Oh, wow. That sounds miserable. I can't stand criticism myself - I just grit my teeth and bare it and try not to let it get the better of me. But when teachers or authorities just tell me that I'm not doing well at all - especially if it's in what I thought was my own field of expertise - that's the worst thing ever. Good for you for sticking it out, though. You should be a great social worker since you're such a positive and kind person. That's what I think. Oh, yeah, it was VERY VERY rough. I just sat there as she dished it out and did not let it bother me until I left. I'm over it now though, and I will never look back! I don't have to deal with her anymore, and I should be fine. |
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Post by adhara on Apr 6, 2009 17:58:09 GMT -5
Good for you Karla, for not giving up. In the end, school is just school - you'll be a wonderful social worker all the same.
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Post by blufindr on Apr 8, 2009 7:29:56 GMT -5
Oh, that's crazy.  I didn't understand a lot of the Americanisms (what's LSU? Louisiana State University?) - just label me "ignorant Australian" - but from what I did get, it was a hell of a time for you. I'm glad you've come to a conclusion you can be happy with that doesn't compromise your values, though. A lot of people I know fall into the "I'm going to persevere with this course and my loans even though I'm miserable because this is what I've been trying for my whole life", and they're not any happier after graduation. I'm sure you will be a *very* helpful social worker. The tenacity you show in not giving up in this shows that already  Good luck!  |
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Post by liz4600 on Apr 10, 2009 15:14:08 GMT -5
wow, I'm really glad you've moved past all that with such a great/positive attitude, good for you!!! you truly are an example for me And as everyone said, you'll be a terrific social worker wherever you are! |
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Post by KarlatheLHFan on Apr 10, 2009 22:04:13 GMT -5
Thanks!! I'm glad I'm able to be on the board more now! |
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Post by KarlatheLHFan on Apr 15, 2009 8:25:28 GMT -5
Oh my! I'm almost an "All in all" now... woot!!!!!!!!!!!
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. I'd also like to know if anybody has an HD copy of Lifehouse at Pinkpop 2003. BY far their best concert ever