The document summarizes the experiences and lessons of a mother pursuing an Associate's degree. It discusses her favorite assignments which helped improve her critical thinking, financial skills, and study habits. Her favorite week was the first due to excitement about learning. Meaningful lessons included skills for saving money, different study techniques, and insights from her service learning project. Self-assessments showed growth in areas like responsibility, motivation, and self-awareness. The career assessment provided unexpected insights and her dreams are to become a radiology technician and own a home for her family.