As if I didn't post very often in the first place, I now have an excuse not to write more often; I am going back to school. Yup, you read that right, a Bachelor's Degree isn't enough to get me any further than I am at. No on will consider me for a more elevated Quality position, nor can I get into any of the other positions that the company I now work for, or any other company offers.
Yesterday I picked up the text book for my first class - a prerequisite, Digital Electronics. For now, I am just going for an Electronic Technology Certificate - which will take me as long to get as a 2 year degree (actually longer). When I got my Bachelor's in Business Management, I was able to take concentrated 8 week courses so there were 6 semesters in a year. If I had to miss a semester, it was no big deal, I still got in 5 classes for the year.
However, it seems that I can only find regular 16 week courses - 3 semesters per year. I already know that I won't be attending the summer semester (2 weeks are planned for being out of town), so that means I'll get in 2 classes this year. I only have to take 5 classes (plus Digital Electronics), but I can only take 1 at a time due to prerequisite requirements. so that it will take me over two years to get this certificate. There is also the possibility that I will have to take another math class or two but we'll see.
So, next Tuesday when I leave work, I will be going to the Technical Institute for class from 5:30 until 8, then I have lab from 8 until 9:40 (don't ask me why such a weird ending time). Bedtime for that day will be very late compared to usual. I have enough time between work and class that I can buzz back towards home if I have pet-sitting. Otherwise, I will just work until it is time to go leave for class.
So, you think this blog is boring now - just wait my pretties, you ain't seen nothing yet!
perhaps posting about what youve learned will act as reinforcement?
Posted by: bod | January 11, 2007 at 06:32 PM
Yep, I'll bet you guys can't wait to read about gates and switches and counting in base 2, base 8 or base 16.
Posted by: bogie | January 12, 2007 at 06:09 AM
ah but, knowledge is power bogie!
Posted by: bod | January 12, 2007 at 06:52 AM
Congratulations on the return to school! I waited ten years to go back and I'm very glad I didn't let the experience get by me. I lucked out. I was able to get a job with the university as a graduate assistant. It's harder to do it one class at a time, but I know you'll do well.
The explanation for the 8-9:40 class is easy. It's a two hour class with no interruptions, so you get the 10 minute passing time for both classes AFTER the class. Did I explain that adequately??
Posted by: buffy | January 13, 2007 at 09:37 PM
The first time I went back to school was 14 years after I got out of High school (I didn't get my Bachelor's until I was 41). So I know all about the 1 class at a time deal - I am just used to being able to get in 5-6 classes per year if I don't take any semesters off.
Your explaination would be perfect for the end time except this is the same class (just a lab either in the same room, or one next door) and the time states explicitly that the lab lasts from 8:01 until 9:40. That doesn't mean that they aren't building in a 10 minute break, just in that case I would expect the lab to start at 8:10.
Posted by: bogie | January 14, 2007 at 05:35 AM