I Heart Swear Words

Today marks the beginning of the next phase in my study. I’m a little excited, I must admit. See, the last attempt was a little half-hearted, mostly due to lack of funds (which meant I could not afford to buy the text books I required and was using one that was 20 years old). Luckily I have a job now, which makes it easier to afford to buy the textbooks I need, but only allowing me enough time to study part-time so I reach my goal much later than I had hoped.

I can understand now why so many people put off furthering their education. You either need to have saved for it in preparation, have wealthy parents, or a partner to help foot the bill. Luckily I am a single parent, so the Government bestows extra bucks a fortnight to assist with my financial commitments in regards to study. I feel sorry for those who are young students living away from home. Austudy is a fucking joke. The amount of money wouldn’t even cover most peoples rent. Many employers aren’t flexible, or willing to work around the employees commitments, therefore making it difficult for some students to work. I have no idea how some people can afford the $300 a term it would cost me in textbooks if I studied full-time.