Online Education...

Being an online student is a an interesting experience.  When I decided to become a student again I looked into many online schools.  I chose to come to Kaplan because of the courses offered, the academic adviser I spoke with was not pushy like a sales person, and  I liked the motto "A different school of thought."  
I have enjoyed the year have have been here and look forward to the next three.  I am getting a bachelors in science for health and wellness.  I like my classes and the professors I have had so far are really great. The teach with their own style but I feel I am learning from each one what I am meant to.  Education is a serious business to them it seems. 

The fact that I can be flexible with my school schedule does help, especially when I get called in or end up working extra hours at least once a week it seems.  I do try to stick to a bit of a schedule anyways, like DB done by Friday,which means I read from Wednesday to Friday, and I plan my projects to be completed by Monday just so I know I won't be behind if something comes up Tuesday.  I also make time in my schedule for video games and hanging out with my man so Friday and Monday are pretty stuck to for me.  
I think one of the great things about Kaplan's online education is that the students play a big role in educating each other (and many times even the professors have admitted to be educated by them).  We discuss each units material with each other, we go beyond the simple explanations, we share "did you knows" that we find, we are able to voice our opinions without there being offense to one another.  I have found the Kaplan student is usually open-minded and ready to view every perspective.  We are able to think logically and come to our own conclusions.  I would say that we are a "different generation" but the truth is we are all ages, from all walks of life, and even from different geographical positions on this great big world.  We are just a part of this "different school of thought".
 It is okay that we students don't really get to meet person to person because with all the social communities online we do get the chance to form friendships and stay in touch outside of school.  I like that I have been able to connect with previous classmates I have had because it is not to often I see them in another class.  I have posted my Facebook badge to the right so that if anyone wants to stay connected.  I think the Internet is great for us to build our educational community.  I am connected with not only my fellow students but also with government and media sites that help me stay current on topics that pertain to my education and career, such as NCCAM, NIH, SAMHSA,  and of course, Discovery, History, PBS, and Nat Geo.  
I guess, for me online education really works.  It may not for everyone because it does take a lot of self-discipline and determination.  I don't let myself have Friday night out if I do not have enough of my work completed.  I do not take a day of to just read a Star Wars novel or play VGs if I am not on schedule (my personal, very strict schedule, mind you).  I am Honor student at Kaplan and I will tell you it is because I work my butt off to get the best grade I can.  I feel lucky when I get one of those light-work weeks because taking to classes is "full-time-no-kidding".  I think I spend more time in my books and in the "classroom" then I do at my job.  Let me tell you this though, "IT IS WORTH IT!"  Every bit of the "brain-aches" and "fell-asleep-butt" is worth it.  I am learning and growing and meeting many great people and in three years I will be moving because my resume will say I was a great student who graduated from great school and has great skills. 

Welcome!

Ello All, 

I would like to welcome everyone to Kitchendove's Landing Zone.  I created this blog for my College Composition II course in Writing for the Health Care Professional but it will also be my place to get feedback on my writing from whoever wants to comment.  

I am a writer of a sort and a lover of words.  I learned to read before I was in kindergarten and read encyclopedias for fun as a child. I still read all the time: for school, for life, for fun.  I am an abstract artist and use words in my paintings. I write poetry and short stories sometimes and do like to share my thoughts in blogs on MySpace and Facebook.  I write quite a bit for my classes at Kaplan University and enjoy writing research papers and essays.  Someday I will start writing a book.  What this book will be about I am not all to certain of yet, but I have plenty of ideas.

So, I hope you enjoy what you may read here and please do share any thoughts you may have about my writings and my musings.  Maybe at some point I can get some pictures of my artwork and we can discuss the love of words that I hold right next to the love of color and form.

For Now,

Guten Tag, 

Jenni aka Kitchendove

A quote I like about Words...

You can change your world by changing your words... Remember, death and life are in the power of the tongue. Joel Osteen

friday,12...

This week I started  my sixth term at Kaplan University.  I am taking a course in vitamins, herbs, and supplements which will be very useful in my life all around.  I am also taking my second college composition course, which is why I started this blog.  This is going to be interesting and educational, I am sure.
On Monday I bought a tee-shirt for my man that had Saturday the 13th murdering Friday the 12th.  I hadn't realized it will be the perfect shirt for this weekend until just now.