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A Disorienting Dilemma

Writer actually experienced several disorienting dilemmas this semester. The most outstanding was when writer realized she may not have the ability to pass this semester due to a lack of computer knowledge which has caused much cognitive dissonance. Before the semester began writer believed her computer skills would at least be adequate for her to participate successfully in the EARN program. Au contrare. This lack of knowledge has caused writer to ask herself many times "What are you doing here?". Writer has contemplated complete withdrawal from the program more than once. Reflecting on the times of conflict writer now realizes she did not take full advantage of the resources available. Both instructors and IT personnel let it be known they were here to help if there were any questions. Writer also seems to keep forgetting Philippians 4:13. Another resource writer has not tapped into but a few times is the encouragement of fellow students. It becomes clear when talking with each other that writer is not usually alone in some of her feelings of inadequacy.