Comments on: Tips and advice for new Capella learners http://www.capellacommons.com/2010/07/27/tips-and-advice-for-new-capella-learners/ Capella Commons is a social networking portal for Capella's learners, faculty and staff to share their blogs, podcasts and more with others in the Capella community and those interested in online education. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:28:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Arlene Rogers Wilhite http://www.capellacommons.com/2010/07/27/tips-and-advice-for-new-capella-learners/comment-page-1/#comment-83564 Arlene Rogers Wilhite Sun, 05 Jun 2011 16:46:44 +0000 http://www.capellacommons.com/?p=294#comment-83564 I am grateful for all the tutorial programs that Capella has. I am new as well, and I think the tutorials are very easy to follow and I do not feel overwhelmed trying to follow along, with my courses. I look forward to completed this program and thank you for all the assistant the University gives new students. I am grateful for all the tutorial programs that Capella has. I am new as well, and I think the tutorials are very easy to follow and I do not feel overwhelmed trying to follow along, with my courses. I look forward to completed this program and thank you for all the assistant the University gives new students.

]]> By: Charlene Vennard http://www.capellacommons.com/2010/07/27/tips-and-advice-for-new-capella-learners/comment-page-1/#comment-77208 Charlene Vennard Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:16:41 +0000 http://www.capellacommons.com/?p=294#comment-77208 I am a 54 year old new learner to Capella University. I am "scarey excited" as I begin this new experience in my life. Since I work full time and travel extensively I understand the challenges with completing a degee. I have actually been enjoying the information modules I have been viewing. These modules provide a comprehensive amount of information to help me become successful as I pursue my degree at Capella. The more I read and listen the more encouraged I become. I like knowing up front what is expected as I press on. Yes I can do this! I am a 54 year old new learner to Capella University. I am “scarey excited” as I begin this new experience in my life. Since I work full time and travel extensively I understand the challenges with completing a degee. I have actually been enjoying the information modules I have been viewing. These modules provide a comprehensive amount of information to help me become successful as I pursue my degree at Capella. The more I read and listen the more encouraged I become. I like knowing up front what is expected as I press on. Yes I can do this!

]]> By: Stephanie Morton http://www.capellacommons.com/2010/07/27/tips-and-advice-for-new-capella-learners/comment-page-1/#comment-74867 Stephanie Morton Sat, 09 Apr 2011 23:25:56 +0000 http://www.capellacommons.com/?p=294#comment-74867 Hi Michelle, I am a mother of 4, 3 sons 31, 23, 21 and a daughter 15. I owned an in home childcare for twelve children when my children were young. I took early childhood classes during this time. I found a scheduled day for the children and myself very helpful. Planning personal time, activities, and routines with the children is essential. Routines aid in setting personal time to study and achieve uninterrupted study. An example is cooking balanced meals early in the day frees up the afternoon cooking you will soon experience and baths before bed for the kids aid in preparing for rest. Education is important for the kids and us. I went through a divorce also and completed a Bachelors and almost Masters in the mist. Be encouraged, there is hope. Stephanie Hi Michelle,
I am a mother of 4, 3 sons 31, 23, 21 and a daughter 15. I owned an in home childcare for twelve children when my children were young. I took early childhood classes during this time. I found a scheduled day for the children and myself very helpful. Planning personal time, activities, and routines with the children is essential. Routines aid in setting personal time to study and achieve uninterrupted study. An example is cooking balanced meals early in the day frees up the afternoon cooking you will soon experience and baths before bed for the kids aid in preparing for rest. Education is important for the kids and us. I went through a divorce also and completed a Bachelors and almost Masters in the mist. Be encouraged, there is hope.
Stephanie

]]> By: Fatima Turner http://www.capellacommons.com/2010/07/27/tips-and-advice-for-new-capella-learners/comment-page-1/#comment-73104 Fatima Turner Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:48:19 +0000 http://www.capellacommons.com/?p=294#comment-73104 Hi Michelle, I am a new Capella learner and scholar. :-). I am a mother to 4 children (16 1/2, 15, 10 & 8). I am also in the process of going through a divorce. Believe me, you CAN do this. It's going to be a struggle, but life wouldn't be life withougt struggle. My advice to you would be that you make a schedule and do your best to stick to it. If you have other family members around you don't be afraid to utilize them. I have 4 children who are involved in all types of extra-curricular activities in addition to school commitments. I look at them and no that there is no turning back....forward movement....no matter how heavy my eyelids get....lol Hope this helps, Fatima Hi Michelle,
I am a new Capella learner and scholar. :-). I am a mother to 4 children (16 1/2, 15, 10 & 8). I am also in the process of going through a divorce. Believe me, you CAN do this. It’s going to be a struggle, but life wouldn’t be life withougt struggle. My advice to you would be that you make a schedule and do your best to stick to it. If you have other family members around you don’t be afraid to utilize them. I have 4 children who are involved in all types of extra-curricular activities in addition to school commitments. I look at them and no that there is no turning back….forward movement….no matter how heavy my eyelids get….lol

Hope this helps,
Fatima

]]> By: Michelle Clayton-Brown http://www.capellacommons.com/2010/07/27/tips-and-advice-for-new-capella-learners/comment-page-1/#comment-68987 Michelle Clayton-Brown Sun, 06 Mar 2011 17:13:04 +0000 http://www.capellacommons.com/?p=294#comment-68987 I'm a new mom - my baby just turned three months on February 24, 2011(Project Management). I'm looking for tips as to how to handle studies and parenting. It's not like I have older children who understand what the "Do not disturb" sign means and I currently do not live with my husband so I don't have that kind of support. I have a baby who needs me 24/7 but I am intent on getting this degree. Is there anyone out there in a similar situation who can share some advice apart from "just wait til the baby is asleep." :) I’m a new mom - my baby just turned three months on February 24, 2011(Project Management). I’m looking for tips as to how to handle studies and parenting. It’s not like I have older children who understand what the “Do not disturb” sign means and I currently do not live with my husband so I don’t have that kind of support. I have a baby who needs me 24/7 but I am intent on getting this degree. Is there anyone out there in a similar situation who can share some advice apart from “just wait til the baby is asleep.” :)

]]> By: Bimbola http://www.capellacommons.com/2010/07/27/tips-and-advice-for-new-capella-learners/comment-page-1/#comment-65006 Bimbola Sat, 05 Feb 2011 16:55:44 +0000 http://www.capellacommons.com/?p=294#comment-65006 Is anyone starting MS in Studies of Human Behavior, soon. will like a study group where we can share tips on how to be successful in the course. I'm starting my graduate program at Capella University on Monday, Feb,7th. I found the tips and advice for new Capella Learners so helpful. I got many hints as to what to do to make sure my kids regard my "learning hour" to be "a no talking to mommy hr". Is anyone starting MS in Studies of Human Behavior, soon. will like a study group where we can share tips on how to be successful in the course. I’m starting my graduate program at Capella University on Monday, Feb,7th. I found the tips and advice for new Capella Learners so helpful. I got many hints as to what to do to make sure my kids regard my “learning hour” to be “a no talking to mommy hr”.

]]> By: sue http://www.capellacommons.com/2010/07/27/tips-and-advice-for-new-capella-learners/comment-page-1/#comment-56134 sue Sun, 28 Nov 2010 16:08:56 +0000 http://www.capellacommons.com/?p=294#comment-56134 Has anyone completed the program for certified rehab counseling? Where do you have to complete your practicum? How many hours are required? Has anyone completed the program for certified rehab counseling? Where do you have to complete your practicum? How many hours are required?

]]> By: Dana Jimenez http://www.capellacommons.com/2010/07/27/tips-and-advice-for-new-capella-learners/comment-page-1/#comment-54591 Dana Jimenez Tue, 16 Nov 2010 02:42:42 +0000 http://www.capellacommons.com/?p=294#comment-54591 I was recently accepted into Capella's DBA Program for Business Administration in Global Operations and Supply Chain Management. I fully agree with "Tips and advice for new Capella learners", time management skills and being proactive are a few keys to success which I'll follow throughout this endeavor. There was a lot of great ideas to build upon regarding financial aid, time managment, books, etc...all great ideas for success. This was time well spent listening, refreshing some old thoughts and refocusing on skills to support the student. Kind Regards, Dana I was recently accepted into Capella’s DBA Program for Business Administration in Global Operations and Supply Chain Management. I fully agree with “Tips and advice for new Capella learners”, time management skills and being proactive are a few keys to success which I’ll follow throughout this endeavor. There was a lot of great ideas to build upon regarding financial aid, time managment, books, etc…all great ideas for success. This was time well spent listening, refreshing some old thoughts and refocusing on skills to support the student. Kind Regards, Dana

]]> By: Ethel Russell http://www.capellacommons.com/2010/07/27/tips-and-advice-for-new-capella-learners/comment-page-1/#comment-47734 Ethel Russell Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:12:29 +0000 http://www.capellacommons.com/?p=294#comment-47734 I am a 58 year old new student here at Capella and I found that the information in the Tips and advice for new Capella Learners truley worth while. Being an older student needless to say I suffer from health issues. Its nice to know up front what is exspected of me and how I can over come falling behind. Thank you for the tips and ideas to help make my time here at Capella an educational and worth while journey. Ethel Russell I am a 58 year old new student here at Capella and I found that the information in the Tips and advice for new Capella Learners truley worth while. Being an older student needless to say I suffer from health issues. Its nice to know up front what is exspected of me and how I can over come falling behind. Thank you for the tips and ideas to help make my time here at Capella an educational and worth while journey.
Ethel Russell

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