Topic > A Mathematics Professor's Journey: Balancing Motherhood and...

It usually takes four years to get a bachelor's degree and two years to get a master's degree as a full-time student. However, it is an impossible task for me to complete my degree plan like other students. Family responsibilities don't allow me to. I also just had a second child who is now five and a half months old. Additionally, my family cannot afford to pay for childcare or babysitters to care for my children. Therefore, I study and take classes in sections that are flexible and suitable for my schedule. Next, my family just moved to Austin because my husband got a new job here. So he needs my support. I can't go back to school as soon as possible. Also, I will sell my house to earn money to buy a new car and find someone to take care of my children. I will go back to school next semester if everything goes well. I feel very sad when I leave behind my school, my friends and everything in Fort Worth, but life moves on