I'm in!

I was sitting on my couch, debating on getting on TCS... but I figured I'd be at work in an hour so it could wait.

So I check my email on my phone (yes I'm a nerd) and I see an email with the subject header TOPP Acceptance.

Well I RAN to my computer, tripping over my cat in the process where I found this:

Congratulations! Your application for the 2005-2006 Teacher Orientation and Preparation Program and the Spring Content Preparation Program has been reviewed and approved.

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YAY!!! What wonderful words! Classes start either Feb. 7th or 8th, depending on which session I want. Unfortunately the $750 tuition fee (1 fee of many) is also due... but let's not think of that! Let's celebrate - I got in!

(Now if only I could get my boyfriend and my parents to stop saying "I told you so!")

Hehe I think you might get some of those "I told you so"s here too since we all knew you would get in
But I won't say it

CONGRATULATIONS

Yay! Congratulations!

Originally Posted by ash_bct

Hehe I think you might get some of those "I told you so"s here too since we all knew you would get in

But I won't say it

CONGRATULATIONS

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Fantastic! How exciting to be moving forward toward your career! I'm very happy for you

Aww well done Ariana!

HOORAY!!!





I am soooo happy for you!

Woohoo! All the best, Ariana! Congrats!

FANTASTIC!!!

Yoooooohhhhhooooooooy for ARI!!!!!!
Well done chick!!!! Good luck!!!!

Great news, Ari! Good for you!

Good luck with the program. Teaching can be a very rewarding profession.

Congratulations! Well done Ariana. Today is the first day of the rest of your life - you go girl.

Originally Posted by Yosemite

Congratulations! Well done Ariana. Today is the first day of the rest of your life - you go girl.

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Ha ha, that sounds ominous!

Thanks everyone - I'm really excited. A bit nervous, as I can see how my current employer won't be thrilled about all the days off I'll need... but definitely excited!

And Beryl - you do realize this means you're gonna go into overdrive helping me out as my mentor, right? A lot of helping me study, making me study, reassuring me... Fun for you!

congrats!!!

Originally Posted by pinkdaisy226

And Beryl - you do realize this means you're gonna go into overdrive helping me out as my mentor, right? A lot of helping me study, making me study, reassuring me...

Fun for you!

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Bring on the challenge!! I had to go through it all, now its your turn. Remember the time best spent for you will be in the school with kids. The classes don't really mean much. Teaching is kinda a sink or swim profession. You have to just kinda be thrown into the water and then find your way. I know that doesn't sound all that promising, but you have to find your own style and your own way to get the job done. I think you were meant to teach, you seem to have a love and a desire to do this, and you're gonna be great!

Originally Posted by berylayn

I think you were meant to teach, you seem to have a love and a desire to do this, and you're gonna be great!

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I dunno, I'm getting nervous now! I've never been a leader really, I've always been more of a follower... that's why I fell into my current job: because I basically do what I'm told. And teaching is kind of a leader position... Yikes, what am I getting myself into!?!