I accomplished a major goal today in my life.

[bucks69]

I know this is waaaaayyy off topic but I have to share with someone so I guess it is everyone here. After I graduated High School I started college and then decided to take a couple years off, but life got in the way and a couple of years turned into 15.. LOL But with the urging of my wife, I decided to try a few classes and low and behold, 4 years later and look here...
I graduated with a 3.25 GPA while working full time and helping out around the house whenever I could. I always thought I would go back but I didnt think it would take this long. Oh BTW I start in the Masters program in the fall for an MBA.



http://s271.photobucket.com/albums/jj143/stephwiggins84/?action=view&current=grad.jpg

[wedgehead]

congrats

[ProdigyCustoms]

That is pretty damn cool! but are you sure you just don't go to look at the girls?

[victionone]

That is pretty damn cool! but are you sure you just don't go to look at the girls?

Exactly what I was thinking Frank... LOL!

[XcYZ]

Awesome! Congrats! :cheers:

[bucks69]

that did make it easier... They sure are a lot easier on the eyes now for sure, that and they dont wear much anymore.

[clill]

congrats...Your photobucket items are kinda odd though.

[bucks69]

I think I fixed it now. Maybe

[youthpastor]

very cool, I just graduated with my BA in Ministry Leadership last weekend... 20 years later, my high school reunion is this summer, ya a couple years off turned into twenty.. young dudes ARE YOU LISTENING??? it's never easier or cheaper than it is right now to get your school done...then go set the world on fire:D

I'm thinking about a master's this fall also, just wishing I didn't have so many school loans-Chris

[lowboy]

that is extremely cool and I am very happy for you. I on the other hand quit my senior year w/24 units to go (major in finance w/minor in accounting) because I was a stupid kid that hated school and hated my dad. 18 years later w/ wife and kids, it still haunts me. Be extremely prideful that after so many years you had the fortitude to go back and accomplish this. I don't even know you but I am so happy for you!!

[ohcbird]

1. Congrats- further proof that you're never too old- PERIOD. How are you hoping to apply your degree?

2. Lowboy- Time to go back & finish, brother. There are so many different programs that make it more convenient (notice I didn't say easy) for those wanting to go back. If you do your homework, there is usually grant money available to offset the cost as well.

3. I tried my hand at college after high school, but I had my priorities all messed up. I completely wasted a great opportunity at an engineering degree @ Michigan, but my car hobby and some really bad women got to me (that really means I had my head up my ass). After 1.5 years there, I had enough of trying to keep up with my friends who were more prepared than me, so a buddy and I joined the Navy together. These days, i'm active duty military (20yrs), and have finished my BBA (finance) and MBA (Project management) by doing what I could, when I could. There is always a small price to pay for every step you take, but it's been worth it. Half of the reason I did it was to set the example for my kids. I'm not trying to show them that college is the only way, but instead have tried to show them that you have to work hard for what you want. OK- I've also done it to better prepare myself for retirement, but that's what I need to do to take care of my family anyway, right?

To some of you reading this- your employer can help offset the cost of your schooling, and it offers them certain tax benefits as well. Think of it as a win-win for both of you.

[Steve1968LS2]

Congrats!

I guess this falls under the "better late than never" catagory. lol.

:thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

Good job. Hard to go back after than much vacation. :D

[bucks69]

Thanks for all the kind words Guys. Yes it was very hard to go back, but it was very well worth it. I had the benefit also of a great company that I work for that paid all the tuition and put me in a consultant role. This allowed me to draw regular salary while being able to skip out a couple of hours everyweek to complete my courses. I already had the experience and the know how, and this gives me the degree to go with it which = more $$$$. You are never too old for anything if you decide to do it. I will stay on with the company (Agricultural product Retailer) in an expanded role in the future. Thanks Again.

[malibu795]

im already getting a plan setup.. AA by xmas 09 and a possibly a BA by shortly after that.

get wytoech knocked out and a small buisness either AA or BA.. havent really had the time to do it while inthe navy.. the navy chapter is coming to a close for me. time to get college to back up and enforce alot of what i know and learn some more.

[tyoneal]

Congrats as well!!

I know it's hard o go back. I managed to get my BBA in Finance at Tx Tech, then I wanted to hit the world instead of getting my MBA right off.(Duh!)

I waited 7 years, then went back at night school and got it. It was a challenge, but no regrets, I'll always have it.

I still have a similar issue however, I waited another 7 years and started my Ph.d program. (I'm a slow learner, ironically speaking) Got through 88 hrs., Finished my Dissertation Research, but had two classes and my comprehensives to go through and had to pull out because of a Car wreck.

S**T! I'm not sure I'll be able to finish it now. (Still working with a head injury)

Lesson to be learned:

Haul Ass and get everything out of life you can, while you can. Tomorrow you may not be able too. (Hint, Hint for everyone who wants to finish their Schooling)

Learn from others screw ups.

Ty

[caper150]

Congrats I to just finished up an AA degree in supervisory management, not sure if I'm going to go on or not. My co paid for me to go as well but I don't think I'm going to move up any farther than I am now if I continue on thats why I'm up in the air about going on.

[Mkelcy]

Congratulations. That's the hardest way to do - juggling job, family and school. It takes a lot of perseverance. Way to go!! :thumbsup: