This weekend I submitted my last 3 assignments for the teaching period. This marks 6 months since I started uni for my teaching degree. What a crazy ride its been with bushfires, hail storms, COVID-19 and all the restrictions that came with it.
But I survived. My family is healthy and safe, my work I happy with me in my new role and my uni work all got handed in on time. My house may be a constant disaster zone but if thats the worst of it, I’m a lucky girl.
I opted to do 3 subjects this TP and it was intense. Swinburne recommends you spend 10-12 a week on each subject. For me that would equal 30-36 hours on top of my 27 work hours and then the regular mum life hours. I didn’t spend that much each week and managed to get good grades. I’m sure I would have gotten more out of each class had I been able to spend 10 hours a week dedicated to reading and discussions.
I’m doing 3 subjects again next TP so that I can do a practical placement at the end of the year. Provided we don’t have Godzilla turn up on our doorstep I think we can handle it. The family has settled into a routine with me studying and understand that if I say Im doing uni, thats all I’m doing. I’m not stopping for arguments or to make snacks. I’m focussing on my work and powering through.
I’ve missed family movie nights, had very late night study sessions and been frustrated with what I’m not getting but overall its worth it.
I’m enjoying buy new role at work and getting my head around a whole different type of work has been a journey. Our area is doing some great things and I feel like I make a difference. Having said that I still don’t feel satisfied at the end of the day. I’m hanging for the day I can teach a class. Its only 3.5 to 4 short years away and feels like 20.
Every result I get, every time I pass a class, it confirms what I’m working towards is right for me. I got accepted to a placement when most schools are refusing students right now. It is next to daycare and across from my girls school, meaning they can walk over to me after school. Things fall into place and say its meant to be.