I had turned in the homework intially for a 36 and was totally fine to leave it at that score and hope my grade wouldn’t suffer too much. I tried to do it right. I even got on a zoom call with him to help me understand it more. But even after this I was still having issues so I sent him another email with a slightly improved but still incomplete worksheet and wash my hands with the homework. He sent me a very encouraging email and after reading it I knew I couldn’t give up since my professor hadn’t given up on me. It took me all night and I had to work thru the errors but I was able to finish and get a much better and well deserved grade. Giving me an A in the class which was huge. I’m so glad I did not give up and this has been a huge confidence boost for me, and mentally has made me tougher. Never quit.

I think going into this class I had massively overestimated my excel skills. I learned a lot and would really like to take a moment here to show my appreciation for Professor Campbell. He was fair, helpful, and encouraging. All things you’d hope for in a professor. I don’t think I would’ve been able to do this class on my own.

As far as my continued education I might not be continuing going into 2025. This first semester was really hard and it’s encouraging to know that I can do it. Not only that I pushed myself thru a difficult assignment/class but that I did so with a good grade. But I am not sure if I can continue without financial assistance (thought I’d get some from my employer but didnt) and still waiting to hear back from FAFSA. But I may well take the break for this spring, not what I wanted but what I must do.

Lastly I’ve been thinking a lot about my career and the path I’ve been on in the last 6 years and think it may be time to make some changes.