U of Winnipeg

Been thinking a lot lately about what to do about my situation. I was pretty bummed out about my course being canceled and then Shan’s Mom found the same course at U of Winnipeg just after Christmas. It seemed like a long shot seeing as it started today and the office was closed for the holidays. Shan thought it might be worth a try just to show up and see if there a spot still available – sometimes a little persistence pays off.

I showed up there this morning at 7am just to find out they open at 8:30am. Once the doors opened I talked to a couple of people who were pretty doubtful I would be able to apply in time but I kept on at it until I finally met the course coordinator. I told her what happened and she said she would double check the numbers and let me know if I could squeeze in. Next thing you know I am filling out all my paperwork and gearing up for my first day of orientation at 10pm. I am officially enrolled in the EADP at the University Of Winnipeg!

I also secured the funding I was looking for as well so we will be a little better off while I am in the course. I still need to come up with the $4000 for tuition somehow but it feels good that everything worked out how I intended it to. I was so bummed about the course news.

Should be an interesting class, it’s a pretty diverse group. I am 1 of 6 males in the class and the rest are a range of young girls and stay at home mom’s. Not sure who I relate to more! The whole idea of being back in a classroom is really freaky for me. I went out before the orientation and bought some loose leaf. Thought I would have to take some notes or something I guess. I think I just felt unprepared and somehow the paper buying didn’t help so I went to Staples and bought some nice pens.

Tomorrow I have Team Building all day so I better get some rest.