A busy summer...

[NateD]

Well, guys, most college students these days (myself included tend to think of summer vacation as a time for lying back and relaxing a bit.  But I'm not going to have that chance LOL!  No, sir, my summer is going to be very busy.

First, I'm working at my restaurant again, and this summer I'll be pulling about 40 hours/week, leaving me little time for anything else.

Second, I've got to take the GRE, which is a text that supposedly determines how well I'll do in grad school when I finally get there, so I need to study for that.

Third, I'd REALLY like to get some of my writing published, since my main goal is to be a writer.

Fourth, I need to start working on a decision: I am giving myself two options after I get out of undergrad: go straight to grad school, or go to Japan for a couple of years and teach English.  At the moment, grad school is looking good, but I've not ruled Japan out yet.

Busy summer LOL!  So please, wish me luck.  I'm gonna need it!

NateD

[Patrick]

... in response to A busy summer..., posted by NateD on Jun 24, 2002

Those breaks between the bachelor's degree and grad school tend to stretch out into a lifetime in many cases (myself included).  I've seen it happen many times.  If you really want the advanced degree, I think you should go straight through.

One of the guys I know who never went back got a bachelor's in linguistics and is now teaching English in Japan on his "break."  He's been there 6 years now!

[Dave H]

... in response to A busy summer..., posted by NateD on Jun 24, 2002

Hi Nate,

You brought back fond memories of Alice Cooper and summer vacations. Hmmm grad school or Japan...well I'm 45 years-old, so I vote for Japan! ))) But then again, I spent most of my college days in the rathskeller. I have found that school is hard to go back to once you've tasted the freedom of the outside world. Do what's right for you! Have a GREAT summer vacation!

Dave H.

[kevin]

... in response to Schools out for summer..., posted by Dave H on Jun 25, 2002

Alice Cooper!  This should also be an inspiration for Howard:  "No More Mr. Nice Guy!".

Well it's about time for me to celebrate about school being out for good.  I mean I'm about finally through with grad school.  Yesterday, I finished my final grad-school project, a 21-page paper.  I ended up presenting it last night (thought I'd do it Wednesday night).  Phew, what a releif!  Tomorrow is the last class, and then I'm ready to graduate.

For the record (who's post above?) going to grad school part-time is not easy, but well worth it if the opportunity exists.  I work at a college and have the tuition waiver fringe benefit.  I kept putting it off, but finally started.  I started in 1996, part of the reason for motivation was to please my ex-wife.  In that sense, she always wanted me to be more than what I was.  Other people used to urge my to go for my graduate degree too because the opportunity existed.

Well, it took six years to go part-time (one course per semester, and two summer level courses).  Graduate level courses are very demanding.  I was out of school for one year because of going through the divorce.  At the time absolutely no way I could concentrate.  As I was going through the divorce, my father was urging me to continue working towards my Master's Degree ASAP.  I'm lucky in the sense that I was able to do it, afterall, before having a family.  In different circumstances it would have been much more difficult.

Sometimes it is good to wait a few years after earning a Bachelor's Degree.  One's initial career path can help guide him in the direction he wants to go.  There are pros and cons.  If you're young, you probably need to borrow alot to go full-time, and not only that, worry about supporting yourself for the next 2 years and hope to get a good job immediately after graduating.  On the other hand, if one goes on into the white-collar workforce, and the employer offers csome kind of tuition assistance, it's a good opportunity to consider.

- Kevin

[Jay]

... in response to Re: Schools out for summer..., posted by kevin on Jun 25, 2002

Hi Kevin,

Congrats!! I truly admire your perseverence. Not only in school, in other areas as well.

Just curious, what is your degree in??

Jay

[kevin]

... in response to Re: Re: Schools out for summer..., posted by Jay on Jun 25, 2002

- Kevin

[Dave H]

... in response to Masters of Public Administration (n/t), posted by kevin on Jun 26, 2002

Hi Kevin,

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Is that a Masters of Public Administration of Methane Gas? I thought for sure that you had your Ph.D. in that already. ))) There must be a city somewhere in the world named "Farten" or "Farton" where you can be mayor.

Dave h.

[Jay]

... in response to Public Administration of ?, posted by Dave H on Jun 26, 2002

Hi Dave,

 Talk about funny town names. I'm in hotel reservations now. Tonight I booked a room for a lady who lives in Bald Knob, Arkansas! LOL!

God help the town Kevin becomes Mayor of. ;o)

Jay

[Dave H]

... in response to Re: Public Administration of ?, posted by Jay on Jun 27, 2002

Hey Jay,

LOL! Have you had anyone from Big Beaver Lick, KY or Big Bone Lick, KY. ))) When I was visiting my cousin in Cincinnati, we went to Big Bone Lick State Park...I was a bit worried, as I had visions George Michaels jumping out of the bushes.  =8oO  Maybe that would have been little b...never mind! Turns out it is a  pretty neat place. I sure wish they had a "Big Beaver Lick State Park." ;o)))

Dave H.

[stefang]

... in response to He he he..., posted by Dave H on Jun 27, 2002

I've been to Morehead Kentucky, what a disapointment maybe I should of went to a womens study class or something. I think I'll go to Hell MI just to prove to everybody that you can go to Hell and back.

Don't forget the good Amish of PA with Intercourse, Bird in Hand, Blueball, Climax. Warning, Don't buy the Shoofly pies in Bird in Hand PA. The Peach muffins from Climax are awesome you'll be back for more.

[Dave H]

... in response to Re: He he he..., posted by stefang on Jun 27, 2002

Hi Stefang,

I've been to Hell...and back. My cousin lives nearby. I will have to try the peach muffins in Climax.

Dave H.

[Jeff S]

... in response to He he he..., posted by Dave H on Jun 27, 2002

http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hall/8701/townname.htm

The British ones are hilarious!

-- Jeff S.

[Dave H]

... in response to Here's a few for you.., posted by Jeff S on Jun 27, 2002

Hi Jeff,

ROFLMAO! You have to hand it to the British, they make Kentucky seem normal. ))) Actually, I always enjoy my time in Kentucky, even if they have funny names for some of their cities.

Dave H.

[kevin]

... in response to Too funny!, posted by Dave H on Jun 27, 2002

How about when I finally drive down I-95 to visit you?  Lizard Lick, North Carolina!  (I think that's along I-95).

- Kevin

[Jeff S]

... in response to Masters of Public Administration (n/t), posted by kevin on Jun 26, 2002

... you may become the famed "Farting Mayor of ____ville"?

Just giving you a hard time. Huge congrats for sticking the course and getting through it. May your career blossom!

-- Jeff S.