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Going back to school

mipema — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:57:46 GMT

After several years away from college (and 12 credits short of my degree) I decided to register for class this fall, and finish my degree. I am currently working on a triple major (Liberal Arts, Computer Science, Mathematics and a 3.2 GPA), with hopes of becoming an engineer (or possibly architect) of some sort.

Re: Going back to school

cantretire — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:37:48 GMT

Good for you!!! Go get 'em!

Re: Going back to school

llecs — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:07:39 GMT

Go for it. I was a college drop out and need one stinkin' class to graduate with a B.A in Poli Sci. It is probably too late now.

Oh well, I didn't loose anything. Got a wonderful DW out of it.

Architecture is fun. I took some college classes in it and kept it as a side hobby. Wouldn't mind pursuing it as a full-time hobby one day.

Re: Going back to school

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:55:17 GMT

@llecs wrote:
Go for it. I was a college drop out and need one stinkin' class to graduate with a B.A in Poli Sci. It is probably too late now.
Oh well, I didn't loose anything. Got a wonderful DW out of it.
Architecture is fun. I took some college classes in it and kept it as a side hobby. Wouldn't mind pursuing it as a full-time hobby one day.

before you assume it is too late check with the admission department at your former university. some of them do not have time limits.

OP: congrats! education is a beautiful thing.

Re: Going back to school

Math_Rocks — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:48:01 GMT

@mipema wrote:
After several years away from college (and 12 credits short of my degree) I decided to register for class this fall, and finish my degree. I am currently working on a triple major (Liberal Arts, Computer Science, Mathematics and a 3.2 GPA), with hopes of becoming an engineer (or possibly architect) of some sort.

What Math do you still need to take and how long has it been since you had a Math course?

Re: Going back to school

mipema — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:16:17 GMT

@Math_Rocks wrote:
@mipema wrote:
After several years away from college (and 12 credits short of my degree) I decided to register for class this fall, and finish my degree. I am currently working on a triple major (Liberal Arts, Computer Science, Mathematics and a 3.2 GPA), with hopes of becoming an engineer (or possibly architect) of some sort.
What Math do you still need to take and how long has it been since you had a Math course?

Been about four years. I still need to complete Linear Algebra, and Discrete Math. I may need to test again but I will be sure to brush up beforehand, hopefully, I won't have to repeat Unified Calc I or II.

Re: Going back to school

southernficoaddict — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:27:50 GMT

That's great! I went back to school after 10 years at home with the girls and I don't regret it for a second. I feel so much better about myself. Good for you!!

Re: Going back to school

mipema — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:35:48 GMT

Thanks for all the replies. I feel it's been something really holding me back, and since I am so close to completing it, why not now? It's never too late to learn.

By the way, I forgot to mention, my company pays tuition reimbursement - 100% on tuition and books for an 'A' or a 'B' and 50% for a 'C'. No matter, because I don't plan on less than an 'A'.

Re: Going back to school

Math_Rocks — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:15:09 GMT

@mipema wrote:
@Math_Rocks wrote:
@mipema wrote:
After several years away from college (and 12 credits short of my degree) I decided to register for class this fall, and finish my degree. I am currently working on a triple major (Liberal Arts, Computer Science, Mathematics and a 3.2 GPA), with hopes of becoming an engineer (or possibly architect) of some sort.
What Math do you still need to take and how long has it been since you had a Math course?
Been about four years. I still need to complete Linear Algebra, and Discrete Math. I may need to test again but I will be sure to brush up beforehand, hopefully, I won't have to repeat Unified Calc I or II.

I had several years out in the "real world" before I went back to school and Linear was the first thing I needed when I returned too. I absolutely loved it and feel like it was the clincher that my degree needed to be in Math. Unfortunately, there's not much prep or review you can do beforehand.

I've now taught Linear a few times, both to engineering majors and to math majors, and each group tends to have their strengths and weaknesses with the subject. I bet you'll do great (and, of course, I hope that you love it too!).

If you want some ideas for extra resources, please feel free to PM me. I'm excited for you and wish you the very best!

Re: Going back to school

demi — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:05:34 GMT

My major was in the school of architecture at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Took the same first two years of drawing and design...its tough, but it was fun. If I could do anything, and make a living at it, it would probably be model making, I loved making models of houses and properties. On the other hand, I also remember the all nighters (lots), burned hands from the glue gun, and taking a friend to the emergency room when she cut herself pretty deep with an exacto knife.

Ah, good times ! It was actually a lot of hard, hard work, and a lot of fun !