Category: gradschool
Busy…
Yeah, I know, it's been a while since I've posted. For me at least, there have been some very good reasons for this, but one sticks out. I knew going that the "going back to school" period was going to be incredibly busy, so I took a mini break of sorts on my typical online activities. School started on Monday (officially) and as advertised, it's busy! I have a beta page up and running that will be somewhat dynamic and have links to all my assignments, notes, and projects so that they will be accessable and shareable should that be desired.
My son Noah is 7 months old and has in earnest started to babble. I think it's funny now, but I have a feeling that may change. No worries, he's a great kid and I am really looking forward to seeing him get into trouble. I've been somewhat delinquent in taking pictures of him as he's grown and even more lax in posting the ones I do have of him. I'll get the pics posted in the next few days.
Posted: 08.26.2009It’s Official, I’m a Grad Student
I didn’t do so well in my undergrad studies. There were a number of reasons for the poor performance that included working a 40 hour week while simultaneously taking 6-9 units a semester, a lack of academic focus while attending college, and my diagnosis with type 1 diabetes while completing some of the upper division core program requirements. While I feel fortunate to have completed my studies and received my degree given the circumstances, there has been a part of me that always regretted not prioritizing my academic work throughout that chaos. I always assumed that my mediocre grades would leave few options open to pursue graduate studies especially at accredited programs.
Almost on a whim, I decided to see what options were available given my grades. I made the decision early that a online masters program would be best for me given my already lengthy commute and I contacted a few schools. My wife noticed that there was an online Masters program available though our Alma Mater, California State University Fullerton. After discussing my professional and academic background with the program administrator during an interview, he agreed that I would make a good addition to the program assuming I could score above a certain level on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). I studied and did well enough on the GMAT to meet the program requirements.
I officially received word on Saturday that I’ve been formally accepted into the program. Frankly, I’m surprised that I was accepted not because I’m not capable but more because my numbers likely aren’t as strong as they should be. I feel lucky that I’ve been given this opportunity and I know that I am going to do well because I will be focused. I never thought I would hear myself say that I’m glad to be back in school, but I am.
Posted: 05.11.2009