It's spring 2011, everyone is talking about transferring, and I've looked at my transcript, I'm almost at that point too.This semester will be the biggest test of faith. I am taking advanced reporting and news photojournalism, as well as environmental geology. My counselor said if my progress report shows steady A/B averages I can enroll for flex 2 and possibly maymester if I find a course that fits the time frame.
Also, for the first time, since 18, I'm not the primary breadwinner. In fact, I currently do not have a job. I write freelance copy for websites and try to keep a steady workload with my photography business. I also drive a taxi on the weekends. I am still looking for a part time Jay Oh Bee, I really do need the money to pay for tuition and living expenses, but luckily I do have the support of my friends and encouragement of my professors to help pull me through.
There are pros and cons about not working a 40-hr graveyard job 5 nights a week. For one, I get to spend a lot more time with my kiddos. I don't feel like a zombie every day, I still have trouble sleeping though. I get energized at night, even when I've had a full school day. It's taken already two months to try and redefine my sleep cycle. I still get tired and sleep from 4 p.m to 7 p.m. but I'm working on creating a routine.
This semester I am covering government, narrow that down a bit: I'm covering Texas legislation, the House and Senate bills, lobbying efforts, round tables with state representatives and local city council too, as long as it pertains to SAC students, professors and the surrounding community. There are a lot of stories coming through the pipeline and it's scary how the student population is unaware of the cuts they're trying to force us to accept.
The best way to get the word out is to inform the public through our student newspaper. It is now updated daily online at The Ranger.
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