Higher education

[Dietrich]

This seems like kind of an odd thread to jump in on and introduce myself, but I've been lurking and learning here for a couple of months now. I've learned a lot from you guys, and I feel as though I know you even though you don't know me.

Well.....I probably followed one of the weirder post-high school paths you'll find. I went straight to college and did OK, but wasn't really inspired by a burning desire to get an education. When a part-time job turned into a full-time job with some travel attached.....yeah, I dropped out. A few years later, I found I had discovered that burning desire I had missed before.

So I did eventually get a BS degree with a major in Chemistry and a minor in Math from a small school in Texas called Texas A&I. It's in Kingsville, near Corpus Christi. In order to get there (from high school), I changed majors twice, attended a total of five different colleges, and took a total of 9 years (with time out for being a college dropout). Ye gods! I guess I'll have nothing but good advice and no room to crticize whatever my kids end up doing. And to top if off, after suffering through getting my Chemistry degree, I now work in IT at a refinery. Go figure.

Now for the important stuff. I own a PM9 and a PM45, both of which I carry depending on the season/clothing, etc. I just got my carry permit back in March. It's been kind of strange to experience a sort of "awakening" in my transition from sheeple to sheep dog....but I like it.

I reckon this is a good a place as any to jump into this forum.As you have probably seen,we don`t stand much on ceremony around here.Fresh ideas and new people are what keeps things interesting.We`re glad you found us and look forward to your input.

[yqtszhj]

This seems like kind of an odd thread to jump in on and introduce myself, but I've been lurking and learning here for a couple of months now. I've learned a lot from you guys, and I feel as though I know you even though you don't know me.

Well.....I probably followed one of the weirder post-high school paths you'll find. I went straight to college and did OK, but wasn't really inspired by a burning desire to get an education. When a part-time job turned into a full-time job with some travel attached.....yeah, I dropped out. A few years later, I found I had discovered that burning desire I had missed before.

So I did eventually get a BS degree with a major in Chemistry and a minor in Math from a small school in Texas called Texas A&I. It's in Kingsville, near Corpus Christi. In order to get there (from high school), I changed majors twice, attended a total of five different colleges, and took a total of 9 years (with time out for being a college dropout). Ye gods! I guess I'll have nothing but good advice and no room to crticize whatever my kids end up doing. And to top if off, after suffering through getting my Chemistry degree, I now work in IT at a refinery. Go figure.

Now for the important stuff. I own a PM9 and a PM45, both of which I carry depending on the season/clothing, etc. I just got my carry permit back in March. It's been kind of strange to experience a sort of "awakening" in my transition from sheeple to sheep dog....but I like it.

Welcome.

Lots of world experiences are good for a person (as long as they stay out of trouble.) I always figure it gives a broader world view. That's kind of the route I took also. I think I have done some of everything.

[druryj]

That would make this your alma mater

One of the signs of an educated mind is the ability to listen to another person's view without having to accept it. No professor was or is going to take away anyting from you, as in your common sense, unless you are either very susceptble, gullible, or if you allow it to happen. If everyone in the room agrees, then there's little to no thought taking place.

Another way to say this, although less politely perhaps is: "Ignorance is bliss."

[dhgeyer]

I went to college in the 1960's. "Higher" education is a good description.

[deadhead1971]

Associate of Arts Durham Tec '92, BA Political Science NCSU '94 , Masters Public Administration '98 NCSU...also took a 10-week class at UNC Chapel Hill

...and my wife says I am a "dumbazz" so there you have it..

[TominCA]

University of California at Santa Barbara, then some graduate school (no graduate degree)

[TheTman]

I went to a computer programming trade school after 1 miserable semester at Wichita State, then worked in the computer field for 20 years. In 1996 they shut down the local office of the company my wife and I worked for, and wanted me to go to Atlanta (HELL NO) and my wife to go to Sranton PA. My parents were nearing the end of their lives, so I chose to stay to be with them. I'd been a lot better off financially now if I took the transfer, but you only get one set of parents. My wife took a job caretaking for my parents, bringing my 3 year old daughter with her. Dad told me before he died that having that grandchild around really brought a lot of joy into his last days. Money can't buy that. I got into some program for displaced workers and they paid me to go to school to get my Associates Degree in Computer Science at Butler County Community College in order to get a better job. I graduated in 1998. It was kind of neat being an older student the same age as many of the teachers and they took interest in me as I wasn't there to fool around, and they made sure I did well.
My father died on my last day of school, and I had my final Calculas test that evening, they wouldn't let me take it later, so I took the damn test that evening.
Was very hard to concentrate, I think the teacher gave me a B on the test cause of the circumstances. I sure wasn't able to concentrate on the test. Anyway, passed the class and got my AS degree in 98. I believe that was the year Butler County won the National Junior College Football Championship. Go Grizzlies! A good friends son was first string offensive guard on that team.

[LaP]

B.S. in Economics at Cornell University. (complements of the G.I. Bill)
I fooled them.... they didn't realize I was a conservative spy plotting to undo all of their insane ideology. I felt like I infiltrated the inner domain of the enemy.
The idiots even gave me a degree!!!

[O'Dell]

In 1996 they shut down the local office of the company my wife and I worked for, and wanted me to go to Atlanta (HELL NO)



And just what's wrong with Atlanta

[JFootin]

In 1996 they shut down the local office of the company my wife and I worked for, and wanted me to go to Atlanta (HELL NO)



And just what's wrong with Atlanta

Yeah. Atlanta is one of the nicest large metropolii to live in. But you did the right and noble thing taking care of your parents. The only commandment with a promise:

Exodus 20:12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

So, plan on living to a ripe old age!

[jdlott74]

Associate of Arts Durham Tec '92, BA Political Science NCSU '94 , Masters Public Administration '98 NCSU...also took a 10-week class at UNC Chapel Hill

...and my wife says I am a "dumbazz" so there you have it..

For those who don't know, Durham Tech is now known as Durham Technical Community College...

Deadhead, you mean the Tarheels didn't kick your butt for being a Wolfpack?

2 Yr college at Piedmont Community College in a SMALL town in NC.

Jlottmc didn't go to college right out of HS. He enlisted and I guess you could say he got his college there. He is now, in addition to working, getting his 2 year degree in Criminal Justice at a local community college here in DFW.

[jdlott74]

This seems like kind of an odd thread to jump in on and introduce myself, but I've been lurking and learning here for a couple of months now. I've learned a lot from you guys, and I feel as though I know you even though you don't know me.

Well.....I probably followed one of the weirder post-high school paths you'll find. I went straight to college and did OK, but wasn't really inspired by a burning desire to get an education. When a part-time job turned into a full-time job with some travel attached.....yeah, I dropped out. A few years later, I found I had discovered that burning desire I had missed before.

So I did eventually get a BS degree with a major in Chemistry and a minor in Math from a small school in Texas called Texas A&I. It's in Kingsville, near Corpus Christi. In order to get there (from high school), I changed majors twice, attended a total of five different colleges, and took a total of 9 years (with time out for being a college dropout). Ye gods! I guess I'll have nothing but good advice and no room to crticize whatever my kids end up doing. And to top if off, after suffering through getting my Chemistry degree, I now work in IT at a refinery. Go figure.

Now for the important stuff. I own a PM9 and a PM45, both of which I carry depending on the season/clothing, etc. I just got my carry permit back in March. It's been kind of strange to experience a sort of "awakening" in my transition from sheeple to sheep dog....but I like it.

Welcome fellow Texan. jlottmc (my husband who is also on here), is a fellow Texan and born and bred here. I'm a transplant from NC.

Is Texas A&I now known as Texas A&M Kingsville?

[wayneo1]

BS occupational education, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

[deadhead1971]

jdlott74 - I did not dare wear "red" over there...

[rholmes69]

Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, NC. BA in History. Wanted to be a teacher... ended up a salesman. Probably a good thing as I would have been fired for having the right views.