2008 Woodie Awards
In Their Shoes
What it's like to walk a day in someone else's shoes.
By: Staff Member
Issue date: 2/21/07 Section: Entertainment & Features
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Staff Writer
There are many times at school when everything seems to be due all at the same time. There are tests, papers and projects that seem to take up every free moment, but imagine having all of that due and also having a family at home. This is the case for Aaron Riddle, senior media ministry.
Riddle has been married for six years and has a 2-year old son. Riddle is a full-time student and still makes time for his family.
"Sometimes it is hard to manage time with school work and having a wife and son, so there is a fine line between school work and spending time with family," said Riddle.
Many married couples already attend North Greenville, and every semester the number seems to increase. With all the stress that comes from being married and having to deal with school, Riddle said there are some advantages as well.
"Some professors are more lenient because they know I have a family, and sometimes my wife helps me with my school work if I need it," said Riddle.
While being married in college, priorities change. Couples have to worry about spouses and family over homework. While there may not be a lot of free time, the time that one does have to spend with family is precious. The odds are not in favor of married couples graduating as far as statistics go, but those who beat them have a lot to be proud of. If planning to get married while still in school there are a lot of things to think about such as money, grades and bills, but the happiness that comes from being with a loved one is well worth it.
Carrie Parker
Staff Writer
Many students could not imagine trying to juggle schoolwork, a job and a relationship during their college career, let alone tossing marriage into the mix. However, Jon and Amy Rooks were brave enough to tackle young married life and an education simultaneously.
Jon and Amy are newlyweds who are both in their junior year at North Greenville. Amy, interdisciplinary studies, and Jon, Christian studies, were married mid-August of 2006. They were even able to get excused absences and missed the first few days of classes this school year to have their honeymoon. Both agreed that it was a pretty decent excuse for missing classes.
Jon and Amy are juggling school and work, while maintaining a healthy marriage. Amy works at Starbucks and Jon is a waiter at Steak N Ale. Both have come to realize how much more responsibility they now have to handle to live as wedded adults. The couple has their own apartment, bills, car payments and meals to worry about, not to mention taking care of each other and schoolwork in the process.
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