I often say when I get my degree, Tom should get one, too. During the academic year, Verrecchia generally takes four courses. I tell the kids to visit in the summer. They know the rest of the time, I'm too busy with my studies. Yet she says her workload isn't as heavy as some of her classmates.
Many students have families and stresses.
I admire some students who come into class who haven't had supper yet. This summer, Verrecchia took a death, dying and bereavement course with Dr. Eugene Knott and had to give a monologue. I would have fainted if I hadn't already taken that public speaking course. But I knew I could do this. That's what's great about college.