Thursday, September 18, 2008

Get me Some Stats Knowledge, Stat!

Class was so fascinating, I had to take this picture to
commemorate my glazed and vacant look of interest.

I have been in college now for almost 8 years. Sometimes, like during my statistics class on Thursday, it gets difficult for me to gain perspective about why I am still in school. Part of the problem with statistics is that this is my third stats class in as many years and I am in that awkward position of feeling like everything is review, yet being unable to parrot back the equations and definitions that would cause me to be the Star Student that I feel I should be.

The other problem with statistics is that it reminds me that I have yet to start on my thesis. I have talked to classmates who are both deeply entrenched in thesis stuff and others who, like me, have not yet even chosen a topic. It can get pretty frustrating, but then I have to remind myself that this is the avenue that I have chosen: thesis, dissertation, and frustrating practicum placements are all a part of what will make me great.

Eventually, like with my English thesis, this (statistics, thesis, school, practicum) will all be a distant memory. According to school rules, I cannot take more than 8 years to complete my degree anyway. So all I have to do is continue visualizing myself as the therapist I know I can be, and maybe (definitely?) it will happen.

3 comments:

Carissa said...

I love the picture....it makes me wish I was still in school. :) Although I actually do still wish I were in school, I think that this class would be one I would pass on. Good luck with that. :)

PS-I find that when I comment I use a lot of sideways smilie-faces so I hope you can get used to that. :)

Hesses Madhouse said...

I have faith in you! You can do it! The photo kind of scares me because stats is the next class I have to take, and I've never taken a stats class before, so I haven't a clue what I'm in for. If you've taken three and still are staring blankly...Yikes!!!

I would happily help you with the thesis stuff if I could. I am a pretty good proof-reader, so you can call on me for that if you'd like. Other that that, I'm sorry that I'm not too much good. But I will cheer you on. GO Emily!!!

Tonya said...

Wow! Sounds a bit stressful, but way to look forward to the future:) That is probably your best line of defense when your getting that glazed over look and feeling frusterated. One day all the hard work you've put into your studies will all be worth it. That will be a happy day!