Cassandra's Study Day

Hello everyone! How are you all today?

My name is Cassandra and I’m seventeen years old. When my friend Kaleigh (and her friend, Anna) asked if I could write a post for her new blog, I was excited to be able to tell you all a little bit about my typical day as a CollegePlus! student.

I’ve been enrolled in CollegePlus! for about nine months and, to date, I’ve earned 57 credits from passing twelve CLEP tests and six FEMA courses. That makes me only one more CLEP test away from becoming a college junior.

On most mornings, I wake up at 6:00 and use every iota of willpower to get myself up and out of bed. Once I’m awake, I have my quiet time with God; just reading my Bible and praying. After I’ve eaten a quick breakfast and had my mug of coffee, I try to get some studying done.

The rest of my day is filled with piano practicing, physics homework (I’m still a junior in high school), household chores, and family time. For most of my college tests I spend some time each day reading in my textbooks and using the LearningNetwork (which is basically online flashcards) to study. Currently, I’m not working on any test, but I’ve been spending my time writing essays for a college course that I’m taking through Louisiana State University. I write my essays, mail them to my professor, and then my professor mails me back my graded papers.

When I study, I love to remind myself of Isaiah 40:31.

“but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength;

they shall mount up with wings like eagles;

they shall run and not be weary;

they shall walk and not faint.”

If my day has been productive, I spend my free time replying to emails, talking to friends on the phone or on Skype, blogging, reading, writing in my journal, or going outside for a walk.

Even though CollegePlus! has added to the business of my life, I love how flexible it is.

Some days I’m so busy with family activities that I hardly have time to sit down, let alone study. With CP!, though, that’s perfectly okay. I just make up the time on another day and, with my coach to encourage me, my family and friends beside me, and by the grace of God, the work always ends up getting done. It’s not easy and it takes a lot of self-motivation, but I feel so blessed to be able to pursue my college education faster, for less, and for sure.