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BWdem4life

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Wed Oct 30, 2024, 09:03 AM Oct 30

My daughter just shared the happy news... [View all]

She has earned her Associate of Arts!



She is 29. Me being poor, (and a single dad to boot), I was unable to pay for college. I warned her very strongly against student loans, and told her there was really no rush. I myself have no degree - I washed out early due to the high cost (even in 1987 it was too much for me), went to work and never got one.

Opportunity came when she broke up with her boyfriend in 2020 and moved in with me and my fiance. At that point she was 25. I told her that as long as she was going to school, she could pay $200 rent. She took the bull by the horns, got financial aid and worked part time, went to community college.

Persistence has paid off and she has her first degree. She is now at a good, but relatively inexpensive 4-year institution, working on a BS in Chemistry. Why chemistry? Heck if I know... I was lousy in Chemistry. But I'm sure it will open all kinds of doors for her. She had to move in with her grandma because it was too far away, which is actually very helpful to my mom as her husband has cancer now

At any rate, that's my boast for the day!

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Congratulations, this is wonderful news FakeNoose Oct 30 #1
Great news. Good for her. underpants Oct 30 #2
Good news is great to hear! Not boasting at all! Hope22 Oct 30 #3
Chemistry? Excellent choice Easterncedar Oct 30 #4
Yes, not easy, but leads to a lifetime of delights and employment. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 30 #8
#1 reason to boast, and good for you AND your daughter. a kennedy Oct 30 #5
Sending the vibes to all of you! Faux pas Oct 30 #6
The little things are actually big things when you cachukis Oct 30 #7
Fantastic! MLAA Oct 30 #9
Congratulations to you and your daughter. debm55 Oct 30 #10
Fantastic news! No wonder you're proud.... Tanuki Oct 30 #11
WOW, SUPER for her!! robleb Oct 30 #12
Congratulations to her and you! You have every reason to be proud and boast! liberalla Oct 30 #13
Woohoo! iluvtennis Oct 30 #14
I am a chemist and it is a pleasure to welcome a young woman to our profession. NNadir Oct 30 #15
Congratulations to you both! Chemistry is an awesome choice. woodsprite Oct 30 #16
This is great - TBF Oct 30 #17
Congratulations, well done by all. Chemistry is a wonderful field which can lead to many opportunities. c-rational Oct 30 #18
Good for her! I know you must be very proud. I wish her well. LoisB Oct 30 #19
Kudos to your daughter zeusdogmom Oct 30 #20
Congratulations! And some advice from a former academic administrator MyMission Oct 30 #21
That's just great! people Oct 30 #22
Congratulations! I know exactly how you feel yobrault1 Oct 30 #23
A BS in Chemistry can open doors Biglinda 52 Oct 30 #24
Well done sir! LittleGirl Oct 30 #25
Very inspiring story! karin_sj Oct 30 #26
Fabulous! Tell her all the good people on DU are proud of her!!! Karadeniz Oct 30 #27
I will! nt BWdem4life Oct 30 #29
That is a wonderful accomplishment!! CrispyQ Oct 30 #28
Congrats! Wishing all the best for her and you! (n/t) Moostache Oct 30 #30
Congratulations to your daughter! DemonGoddess Oct 30 #31
Fabulous! leftieNanner Oct 30 #32
Terrific news!!! calimary Oct 30 #33
I've been telling a lot of kids that an AD will net them a job that pays the bills Warpy Oct 30 #34
wonderful for you & her!!! bluboid Oct 30 #35
Good job Figarosmom Oct 30 #36
Soooooo happy for all of you! What an accomplishment!!! Liberal In Red State Oct 30 #37
Congrats malaise Oct 30 #38
Congratulations to both of you! That is how I got my college degrees, some decades ago. Ziggysmom Oct 30 #39
Congratulations! You should be very proud. PittBlue Oct 30 #40
Excellent news! Ligyron Oct 30 #41
Congratulations to your daughter! It is a wonderful achievement! HeartsCanHope Oct 30 #42
Chemistry is a great career choice -- my dad was a food chemist, flavorist & scientist for over 50 years Bluejeans Oct 30 #43
That is WONDERFUL!!!! GeoWilliam750 Oct 30 #44
Congrats bdamomma Oct 30 #45
kudos to you, too Skittles Oct 30 #46
How awesome congratulations to her ,and go proud daddy!! FirstLight Oct 30 #47
Excellent!! catchnrelease Oct 30 #48
Good for her Old Crank Oct 31 #49
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