Originally Posted By cmpaley Last year, I decided to return to college and *finally* start working on my civil engineering degree. So far, I've finished two sections of GE requirements and have started the GE requirements that require placement testing (English and Math). Okay, I needed high school algebra II (which I just finished) and plane geometry (which I start taking in the fall), but otherwise, I'm doing VERY well. I made the Part Time Dean's Honor List last semester and have a 4.0 GPA so far. Now I'm between semesters and am going stir crazy! I did 8 units in 8 weeks and had gotten so accustomed to being busy after work I don't know what to do! September 2 (first class of fall) can't come quick enough! Does that make me a total nerd?
Originally Posted By Mr X Congrats! I recently learned that ecdc is also currently pursuing a degree. Good for you guys! Don't party too much (Thursday through Monday only). Wonder if any other LPers are also in school these days... As for stir crazy, I find television very helpful in curing that problem.
Originally Posted By fkurucz I'm glad you are happy to be back in school. You still have a ton of math classes left, especially all those fun calculus classes. And physics too!
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer CMP, I know we already spoke about this over the phone but I wanted to say it again. You've always had my friendship and respect but it's amazing how you not only manage to work full time but carry the academic load that you do, it's even more amazing that you carry a 4.0 with that heavy load. I couldn't be prouder of you if you were my own son.
Originally Posted By submarine-maniac I dont know how you do it. I work maybe 20 hours a week at most and go to school full time but i still have a lot of trouble with it. Any tips? haha
Originally Posted By cmpaley Thanks for the support and compliments. Actually, it wasn't that hard, but it does require focus and determination. I did learn the importance of planning my time and coming home from work every day and doing homework. I had a few bad algebra tests but those actually motivated me to work harder to learn the subjects and improve. My final exam was worth 200 points and I got 191, so the extra work paid off. What surprised me the most was the fact that my 3 unit course (English 101) was so much more work than my 5 unit course (Math 125 - Intermediate Algebra). Ah well, now I'm looking forward to my next semester, which is cool.
Originally Posted By cmpaley And about the math classes...oooooh, yes. Don't I know it. After Geometry comes Trig followed by Pre-Calc, then Cal I, II and III. The fun of it? Cal ! and Physics 101 are concurrent. Physics 101 has a CO-requisite of Cal 1. I'm going to have a fun year and a half come 2010.
Originally Posted By DlandJB Good for you. Hang in there too - Engineering can be an intense major, but there are a lot of jobs out there too when you get finished.
Originally Posted By fkurucz ^^The Civil Engineering jobs are harder to offshore as well. But be prepared to compete with H1-B visa holders.
Originally Posted By cmpaley I plan on continuing to work for the state in spite of the fact that state employees are treated like dirt nowadays.
Originally Posted By MissCandice I am glad you are going back to school, but do not envy all the math you are having to do.
Originally Posted By cmpaley Hey Candice! Missed you terribly! When ya coming down? I actually enjoy the math. I hate writing (although, I'm apparently good at it...who knew?). Math is actually simple if you break it down and it's clean...you either get the right answer or you don't. Writing is subjective...will the reader like it?
Originally Posted By chickendumpling << Part Time Dean's Honor List last semester and have a 4.0 GPA so far.>> Congrats! That is awesome! Keep up the good work - and the interest/excitement level. I think its wonderful and shows that you appreciate what you've got going on in your life right now. That's cool.
