In visiting with Kris last night, she has decided to punt on the nursing major. She is back to "undecided" and has a meeting with an advisor this afternoon. I just go along with whatever degree Kris wants to work towards and hope that she'll be happy with the final outcome.
Most people will tell you that it's okay to be undecided the first year and maybe second year of college and just work on basic classes. HOWEVER, Kris took her basic college classes during high school (dual credit) and really needs to find her niche before spending more money on classes that will not be applied towards her degree. She will probably end up taking some summer classes to stay on track once she decides what major she is going to pursue.
Kris' health is getting back on track after a round of walking pneumonia and then the stomach flu. She is now working with elementary kids twice a week at a local middle school. The leadership program Kris is in requires a certain amount of community service hours so Kris elected an after-school program. The request from the middle school is that she attend one afternoon session a week. She volunteered for twice a week. The after-school program is set up for college kids to be mentors to kids who need tutoring or just someone to talk to. Kris is working with a group of 3rd grade girls on Mondays and a group of 4th grade girls on Thursdays. I don't know who looks forward more to the sessions --- Kris or the kids.
I look forward to our evening phone visit to hear what her advisor has suggested in the major/minor department. So long as Kris doesn't have to take any more Spanish courses she will be as happy as a pig in mud.
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