Ever since we started dating, Gerron has always talked about going back and finishing his degree. We even got his transcripts and everything a couple of years ago. One thing always lead to another... and nothing ever came of it. One day in the spring, it was laid on my heart to bring it up again. So I casually asked him one night if he was ever going back to school? After he said yes, then I bombarded him with all this research I had done on programs and had him (made him... sorta) apply online that night. A few weeks later he found out he was accepted! I was so proud. Well, after that it was put to the side. I had decided to lay off of the topic and not push... after all, it needed to be something he wanted to do. Well he finally went up to the school on Thursday and enrolled! So the official is now official! I decided I wanted to do something fun for when he got home, so I made this little sign for the door. (Don't judge... it was last minute so it doesn't look my best).
He is attending OCCC to get his associates degree first. (Baby steps!) He should be done with it next year about this time. At that point, he can decide whether to apply to an university to go for his bachelor's degree. He will be the first of his family to have a degree and I'm so excited for him!
Side note: is it bad that I'm really excited because he will be punished with studying like I am? :)
You're right... it's hard on everyone for a member of the family to go to school. It eats away at together time, and accomplishing work and projects around the house. However, it's exciting to know Gerron is on his way to achieving that degree and securing job stability for himself. You two have a good plan in life... good luck!
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