Ladies and Gentlemen, as of 8:30 this morning it is official: I have completed and passed all necessary work to recieve a Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction (Technology).
Thank you. Thank you. There will be refreshments in the lobby.
I will not attempt to describe the tribulation this on-line program has caused for an active, outdoorsy person such as myself, nor the havoc it has wrought upon my bowhunting, rock-climbing, back-packing, and thowing-sticks-for-the-dog careers. It is too horrifying to put into words. But no matter. It is over. Done. I never have to do this again.
My feelings concerning this triumph over the nefarious forces of Acadamia are well captured by This song and video.
Ah. The world is shiney and new again. Real life awaits...
Veni. Vidi. Vici.
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Veni. Vidi. Vici.
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Congo Rats, man. This summer, I will be starting college for the first after being out of school for more than a decade. I don't know how it'll fit in with my full-time job but I am bettering myself. In a good 5-10 years, I may be getting an Associates Degree.
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Congratulations! I'll hoist a few pints in your honor tonight.
My wife is doing a one-course-per-semester masters in CS. It's a long haul; we can appreciate what you've gone through.
My wife is doing a one-course-per-semester masters in CS. It's a long haul; we can appreciate what you've gone through.
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Congratulations! There is a joy to busting loose from academia!
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Yer such a worthy lad!!! Congrats in the extreme. Come out West again and we'll have another party. 
How do you prepare for the end of the world?
Re: Veni. Vidi. Vici.
I'll second that! Many congratulations! Let us know next time you're out this way again & we have the perfect excuse for a party. There's still over half a bottle of potcheen left if you're feeling *really* brave/suicidalThe Weekenders wrote:Yer such a worthy lad!!! Congrats in the extreme. Come out West again and we'll have another party.
Does your emancipation mean that you now can resume your active, outdoorsy activities? Can we anticipate another CD release at some future date? (More IrTrad on the Euphonium? Or the Cutthroat's Revenge?) Will you actually be able to catch up on your sleep? And will you be wearing your new academic gown to future school graduation ceremonies to amuse your students?
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Re: Veni. Vidi. Vici.
No, I know my limits.DCrom wrote:I'll second that! Many congratulations! Let us know next time you're out this way again & we have the perfect excuse for a party. There's still over half a bottle of potcheen left if you're feeling *really* brave/suicidalThe Weekenders wrote:Yer such a worthy lad!!! Congrats in the extreme. Come out West again and we'll have another party.
Yep! We already have the all-terrain stroller all warmed up...Does your emancipation mean that you now can resume your active, outdoorsy activities?
All this and more...except the gown. Kilt, yes. Gown, no. I am, however, looking forward to making my students call me "Master Wilson."Can we anticipate another CD release at some future date? (More IrTrad on the Euphonium? Or the Cutthroat's Revenge?) Will you actually be able to catch up on your sleep? And will you be wearing your new academic gown to future school graduation ceremonies to amuse your students?
Fall down six times. Stand up seven.
Re: Veni. Vidi. Vici.
Congratulations!
Heh. I went through undergrad with a guy named Richard Bates. He wasn't amused when we suggested he continue for his Masters degree...WyoBadger wrote:I am, however, looking forward to making my students call me "Master Wilson."
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Spike: "We band of buggered."
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Re: Veni. Vidi. Vici.
Congratuf*inlations! 
or is it Conf*ingratulations? I dunno
or is it Conf*ingratulations? I dunno
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Thanks. Someone had to do it and it sure wasn't going to be me.
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Congratulations. on the song choice and the degree, Master Wilson. 
"Let low-country intruder approach a cove
And eyes as gray as icicle fangs measure stranger
For size, honesty, and intent."
John Foster West
And eyes as gray as icicle fangs measure stranger
For size, honesty, and intent."
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Congratulations, Tom. When I was in college studyng education, personal computers were not a reality. Can you tell us something about your experience with online college courses and how difficult it was to complete the degree requirements? This is obviously the future in higher education, but would you recommend it?
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Hi Wyobadger
Welcome to the club , I have just heard the same thing, unofficially however - the official notification won't be untill June. - Masters in Energy and Environmental Management.
David
Welcome to the club
, I have just heard the same thing, unofficially however - the official notification won't be untill June. - Masters in Energy and Environmental Management.David
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