Anyone know the deal with the dudes in khakis, blue blazers, white button ups, and red ties? I swear I'm seeing them everywhere all of a sudden. Is it a frat or religion or something?

I just got an email for scheduling winter session courses, and one of the offered classes is a lower div GE I (4th year) need. However: I hate online classes with a passion. Beyond that, the winter season seems to be Jan 2nd to 19th, leaving the full extent of the course to be just over two weeks. It is also $452/unit, which is absurd pricing regardless. That said: I really do not care for the idea of taking this class for the full 15(?) weeks we have in a normal semester. I've done summer courses before at a 2-year, but even those are 8 weeks.

So, all this to say: is it worth it? Has anyone taken a winter course and thought "this was worth it?" I'm willing to have 2 weeks of hell and a little out of pocket to not have to take this class in the standard school year. Let me know your thoughts!

I'm a married mom (46) now an empty nester, and I've returned to school full-time to right a life long regret of not getting my undergraduate degree! It's been an exciting few weeks. I'm living off campus in an apartment as my home is several hours away. I'm feeling a little overwhelmed, it's been a long time since I was a student, but the community and resources of CSUC have been amazing!

The most awkward part has been navigating the social scene. I've generally ignored it but I feel like maybe I'm missing out. Today I was given an invitation to a frat party which I thought was sweet but I can't believe that they'd really want some old mom to be there. My husband said that I should just go. Or maybe I should join a club or something? Would that be weird for the kids?

Appreciate thoughts. OK to dm.