Animoto Video

 

I went through a lot of brainstorming for this assignment.  I had so many ideas and my mind could not decide on one idea versus another.  I had actually ‘settled’ on a topic, but then today, I changed my mind.  I wanted to make my Animoto video on my journey as a returning college student.  This past December, I graduated Alverno with an AA degree and I was invited to attend a rehearsal dinner and  graduation.  I contemplated whether I should go.  After many people said, “Go! You’ve earned it.”  I agreed.  I showed up for the reheasal.  I checked in and was given a sheet of all the graduating students’ names and was given a seat number.  The names are arranged in alphabetical order (of course) and based on what type of BA degree you completed.  My last name starts with a C, so I am familiar with being toward the beginning of lists.  As I looked at the sheet of names I didn’t see mine and then I quickly realized that I wouldn’t be under the BA Degree list.  I continued to look for my name and finally I saw it.  There in black bold letters I read – Associate Degree and my name and one other girl’s name were listed.  The rehearsal itself was absolutely wonderful.  Everyone was so polite and friendly.  When my name was called, I stood up and everyone clapped.  It was really a special moment for me.  But at the end of day, I knew I had to go back and get my BA degree because that was the degree I wanted to get from Alverno this whole time.  

 

 When I first started school, I didn’t think about my anticipated graduation date.  I knew it was going to be a lot longer than the typical four year time frame, that I was used to hearing about.  But that was okay, because I was a part time student who worked a full time job, with a life outside of school.  I decided I had to come back to school since Alverno informed me that they were starting an online program and sunsetting the weekend program.  This would be a good time to get back into school. It doesn’t matter how long it takes a person to finish college or how old you are. Don’t give up on your dreams: it’s a cheesy saying, but true. That was how I finally decided to pick my Animoto topic.