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Hello all! So, this was my first week in class and really enjoyed it. Last week I was uberly excited then it came the weekend and the nervousness started set in. On Monday, I felt overwhelmed with something new, but as the day went on -- as did the week -- I quickly came adjusted. I am going to love this!

Was this anyone elses first week starting and how did you feel?

Congrats on your first week. I remember the nervous excitement that came with the wait, then starting my first block of classes. I can say, after 18 weeks that I am still happy I made the choice to pursue my education this way, it has been a great experience so far and I am very much looking forward to continuing it. Also, please feel free to mention this site to your fellow classmates, a posting in the chat forums within your classes is allowed (just no spam type posts) It would benefit us all to get more active users here, the more the merrier and it would also bring up the level of discussions on the site. (and would keep me from talking to myself) lol

Thanks for the reminder about making a post. I thought about that then it totally slipped my mind and I never did. I did mention it to one of my other friends but not sure if he's signed up. He is also a Axia student.

Hope you have a super week!

I am entering my 18th week (finals this week)! I still am very happy with my decision to further my education. I still get a little nervous around finals week and then again starting the next block. I think that is a natural feeling as you move into the unknown.

I remember my first week of class....there was this one classmate that I could tell was going to make class hell. My first DQ was met with fierce rebutals from the person...but as the class progressed I began to look forward to the 'debates' and soon we ended up seeing eye to eye on every major topic...




GOOD TIMES HUH JESSE?!?! LMAO!!

It's funny that you would mention that. I had just about the exact same situation in my first block of classes.. What are the odds of that? lol... and yes, good times indeed..

The first week of school, I felt much the same as what you describe. I am one year in and the new has worn off. I'm still SOOOO glad that i did this, but there are times that I would like a break. Unfortunately, the times that I need one are not between classes! When you feel like that, and they will come, you just have to tighten down and remind yourself why you are doing this to begin with. A great support network is essential as you go through the next 20 months. I don't know what I would do without my boyfriend. He teaches chemical engineering at Auburn University and has been my saving grace every step of the way.

Whatever you do, don't be afraid to reach out to your facilitators or your academic adviser. Your adviser (especially) will be your ally no matter what is going on. One suggestion that I would make is that you get in the habit now of making screen shots of all of the assignments you turn in. Axia launched the new site a few months ago and they are still improving it. However, I have had two occasions where my assignment has completely disappeared. Luckily, I was able to repost it along with the screenshot attached showing when it posted, so I was not pentalized. If you don't know how to do it, it's very easy:

Once you post your assignment and you see the confirmation, hit the "print screen" button on your keyboard. Then, open a new Word document and hit paste. To add additional posts, either add the next one above or below it, being careful not to accidentally overwrite a previous screenshot.

Screenshots are also useful to show a facilitator where something is posted if they say you have not turned it in. This has happened to me a few times. Just go to the screen where you see the assignment you turned in on the list, put your mouse pointer over it so it changes color, then do your screen shot and paste it in a new Word document. Then, answer their post about not turning the assignment in with a note to see attached. I will usually then do a screen shot of that post and add it to the document, showing that I responded, just in case I need it. Then, if it does not get graded, you have your original screen shot as well as what you responded with if you need to turn it over to your academic advisor.

Good luck with your classes. This is definately an edventure that will change your life for the better!

Leeja