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28 November 2007
Life in The 5 Year Masters Program
by Deb White
During my first year at Chatham I enrolled in an abundance of Education classes. I knew that teaching was the career path I wanted to take. My first semester, I had my first field observation. Being in the actual classroom was a true eye-opener! Prior to my field observation, I gained experience with children through tutoring at the YMCA, so I had an idea of what to expect. I think that by being exposed to the classroom environment at the beginning, allowed me to enhance my skills in educating children, and learning how to manage the classroom.
 
Now, I have reached the peak of my academic career at Chatham, and have decided pursue a graduate degree in Elementary Education. Now, I am taking both undergraduate and graduate classes. Many people ask...how do you do it, is the work load harder? I wouldn't say the work load is harder, but the requirements for remaining in the Masters program are more demanding. Right now, in my graduate classes, any grade below a B-, is not considered a passing grade. WOW...the added pressure, huh? Well, for me, I think of it as something that I love to do.
 
When you choose to go to graduate school, you are narrowing down your options, into something that you want to specialize in--and why shouldn't that be something that you love. Since, the concept of teaching comes natural to me, and I am so enthusiastic about the idea, it makes the process of meeting class requirements a lot easier for me, because it is something that I truly enjoy doing. I think by having a positive outlook about education eliminates the grief over the stumbling blocks that make us want to pull our hair out. All the while, keeping in mind that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and a greater reward for the hard work put forth!
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Introducing....Debra White!
By Deb White

 Hi All! My name is Debra White. I am currently a senior in the 5 Year Master of Arts in Teaching Program. I am also minoring in Spanish and Business-- Me gusta mis clases mucho! I am a very outgoing person and am most notable for being the life of the party! I love to laugh, and I enjoy a great adventure! My experience at Chatham has been very enlightening, and more and more I feel like I am truly becoming a "World Ready Woman!"

I will be posting material for the blog on a semi-regular basis (when I'm not busy writing my tutorial!). If you have any questions for me, please feel free to email me at chathamambassador@chatham.edu!

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Welcome to Cougar Vue!
By Sarah Stulga

Welcome to Cougar Vue, home of the Chatham University Admissions Department blog.

We hope to provide an a little slice of student life through the eyes of our current Chatham Student Ambassadors. To read more about the Ambassadors, visit their page here.

If you have questions, suggestions or comments for any of our writers, please feel free to contact us at chathamambassador@chatham.edu, by phone at (412)365-1616, on myspace, or through AIM/Yahoo Messanger screen name ChathamAdmission.

Check back often as we will be making weekly updates throughout the year!

- Sarah Stulga, Chatham Ambassador Student Supervisor

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