Joseph Said:

Getting pregnant during college?

We Answered:

I'm 25, as well, and in college. I'm currently 25 weeks pregnant, and from what I've experienced so far with just pregnancy and college it can be hard, but if you pace yourself and schedule yourself so you aren't up too early or in school too late you'll be fine. As far as actually having a child to cope with while doing school, my best friend has been doing it for the last three years as a single mother, so it is definitely doable, but it won't be easy.

I recommend taking some time off after you have the baby, if you do decide to go this course. So if you can time it where the baby is due at the end of a semester it'd be a lot easier for you. My baby is due a week before finals this semester, and my professors have all been great and are willing to work with me on finals and any time off I have to take.

I hope this helps. You can do it. Good luck!

Ann Said:

how do i join a study abroad program?

We Answered:

i'm using lpi abroad!
i think imunna go to costa rica with the group this summer, im excited, ive never done anything like this.

www.lpiabroad.com

p.s. do u take spanish or french? u need 2 years of either :(

Tony Said:

Which career should I chose...Nursing or Occupational Therapy?

We Answered:

Nursing:
You can be a nurse at varying levels of education. LPN, RN with associate's degree, RN with bachelor's degree, and advanced practice nursing. No matter what you choose the programs are grueling. Even the nurses at lower levels of education still make pretty good money considering they only have an LPN license or associate's degree. The hours are flexible (which means more options for childcare), since nursing is a 24-7 job. At the same time, that means that it's not easy to get a day shift job right away if that's what you want, and you will have to work some weekends (usually every other). A lot of new grads have to put up with working graveyard shift for a long time. Nursing is very stressful and burnout is high, but on the upside, there are a zillion different specialities and environments to choose from if you don't like what you're doing at the moment.

Occupational Therapy:
You have to get a master's degree even though you make comparable money to a nurse with less education. The hours are better (no overnights!) and a lot of OTs work in their own practice or work for a few different places and make their own hours if they want. It's a lot less stressful than nursing but you still get the rewards of helping people. It's also not as diverse as nursing but there are still many avenues to explore. I am a CNA in a nursing home and personally I've decided to pursue the OT route because I want to keep working with the elderly, and nurses in geriatrics are pretty much limited to a grueling med pass every day. The OTs where I work get to do more hands-on stuff.