<p>I have seen many posts by “college moms”- mothers of students who are/will be attending college-on this forum. However, I am a different sort of college mom. I will be attending UC Davis in the fall and I am taking my three young children with me. </p>
<p>My story:
After half-heartedly completing my senior year in high school I attended a CC (didn’t want to go to a uni right away) and dropped put after the first semester (got 2 A’s and one ‘B’). I got married, had three kids, and got divorced. I went back to school in Jan 2009 and got straight A’s despite the distraction of 3 kids (we do our homework together). </p>
<p>My “stats” might seem amusing (PTA as an ec, anyone?) but I think that the UCs actually considered that valid in the context of my life (heh). I chose to attend Davis because of my family (Davis has great elementary, junior high, and high schools) and a small-town, wholesome feel to it (probably not that exciting to the young, single students). I believe I have made the right choice not only for myself, but also for my children. </p>
<p>The point of all this:
I was wondering if there are any other undergrads with children who decided to go back and attend college? If so, did your children also affect which college you chose to attend?
I got accepted to UC Irvine but felt it was too far from my family. Believe me when I say that family becomes very important after having children. And yes, I know it will be hard, but as a parent I am used to time management and dealing with high pressure situations.</p>
<p>Can’t help you, but just spent two hours in Davis while my 17 y.o. tried out for this years iteration of a soccer team. On the way, we argued about whether he should even attempt a UC. BARELY 3.0 UC GPA…should he take the subject tests? While waiting, I did my homework…he said his was done…</p>
<p>Since I am transferring from a cc I didn’t have to take any SATs or SAT subject tests. From what I gather in the forums, taking them is the norm. I see a trend in people going to a CC and then transferring to a UC (its possible to get into a good one with a GPA in the low 3.0s- 3.2/3.4- with people getting accepted into Berkeley with mid-to-high 3.0s 3.6/3.9). I think most community colleges have a 4.0 scale without weighted grades (please correct me if I am wrong). </p>
<p>In high school I never thought I would get into a UC, but I worked hard at my cc and I got in. Anything is possible, I guess, with persistence and sheer stubborness. I was prompted to go back to school when an 18 year old told me I was “too old” to go back to school (she’s still at the cc not even CLOSE to transferring and I just did my intent to register a few days ago). The “too old” lady got the last laugh, I suppose.</p>
<p>I am so in awe of your dedication! Congratulations on your decison to go back to school. I went to SDSU right after HS 30 years ago—so glad I did it then…because I am just sure I would not cut it now!
I think Davis is an excellent choice for you. My D is there and loves it (wouldn’t even look at SDSU…what’s with that?) and my niece and her family with 2 pre-schoolers live there. They love the environment too. And the Davis public schools.</p>
<p>With this economy I do have a few friends who after 30 years are going back to get their masters in special education. The tests they have to take just to get into these programs are so difficult! One gal hired a tutor to help her …so she too did her homework with her high school child at her side.
Keep up the good work! Make sure you have bike. Even if you drive to school a lot of kids leave a bike locked up on campus so they can use it to get around—then no need for the gym!!</p>
<p>Thank you ^^
Yes, I think I am more dedicated to school then I was back when I was fresh out of high school. The only thing I regret is that fees were so much lower back then T_T</p>
<p>What is really strange is that I learn and understand hard material much easier now. I almost talked myself out of going back to school because I thought learning would be more difficult, but low and behold!</p>
<p>I think I was meant to go back to college when I did. I think if I had stuck it out when I was younger I might not have been as good a student.'</p>
<p>I am very excited and looking forward to September.</p>
<p>without getting into the details–i’ve been there. i found that it helped to connect with other parents in the same situation. parent/family housing was an invaluable resource for me as an undergrad with a toddler. </p>
<p>just relax (if u can) and enjoy! davis seems like a great place for families!</p>