Estoy tan feliz para usted!
Edited by - OrbitingTheSun on 19 December 2002 23:23:55
I graduated from college today
by ChrisVance 29 Replies latest jw friends
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OrbitingTheSun
FELICITACIONES!
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LovesDubs
I just went to the college graduation of my good friend here who is also an exjw...she is turning 37 this month...been out of the Jws two years. Got her BA in Nursing and graduated with the highest honors from Florida Atlantic University.
Congratulations to all you graduates!!
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moreisbetter
A very big CONGRATULATIONS!!!!. Also, standing for the National Anthem gets easier (lol)!. You truly are an inspiration to me and many others. In fact, if its not to personal, I would like to hear your story. When did you start, did you go full time, part time? Things like that. I tried last year at 42, but withdrew. You can email if you wish.
Cheers to you!
Edited by - moreisbetter on 19 December 2002 23:26:59
Edited by - moreisbetter on 19 December 2002 23:28:0
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onacruse
Congrats Chris!
I've earned 128 credits over the last 10 years, and don't even have an Associate's to show for it But hey, I'm only 50...another 20 or 30 years and I'll get there! LOL
btw, what do you think is the best way to develop a language without living in the culture? I need to have a functional knowledge of Spanish for my work.
Craig
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deddaisy
WAY TO GO CHRIS ! ! !
CONGRATULATIONS
I lived in Tempe for six years. Loved Canyon Lake, Loved South Mountain, Miss the desert (except in the summer!)
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ChrisVance
Thanks everyone!
hamptonite21, I'm going to start working on my master's right away and when I finish that I may teach or perhaps be an interpretor.
Craig, I not sure there is a good way to learn a language without living in the culture. Although I have a degree in Spanish I don't speak it fluently. I was an exchange student in Mexico Spring semester of this year and that helped a lot, but wasn't enough time. In fact, I've applied for a Fulbright grant so I can do my master's in Mexico, so I can really become fluent. I won't know until at least February if I get the grant so I'm going to start the Master's program here at ASU.
moreisbetter, here's my story. I was born and raised a dub. I have a large extended family of dubs, so there was a lot a pressure not to go to college. So I did the stupid thing and tried to pioneer. What a disaster. Then I got married and worked for the State of Washington. During the 70's I "fell out of the troof" for a few years and took quite of few classes at night school. Then I went back to dubland and did that for about 15 years. In 91 I decided I couldn't pretend I was straight anymore and left my wife and the dubs. In 2000 I retired from the state and my partner and I moved to Phoenix and I got a job at Arizona State University. Right away I started taking classes and before long I was working the night shift and taking four classes in the mornings. I was lucky that ASU accepted all the classes I had taken in the 70's, so I started out with 28 semester hours. I can do my homework while I'm at work during slack times, so that's made it easier too. It has been really exhausting at times, but I'm sure glad I did it. I'm starting grad school in January, but I'm only going to take three classes. That should be easy. I hope.
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Marcos
FELICIDADES!
Bien hecho. Tu logro me inspira.
Marcos
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bikerchic
FELICIDADES!
Bien hecho. Tu logro me inspira.
Katie (yeah what Marco said.......I hope that isn't something dirty)
You did good dude!
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FreePeace
Chris, I just wanted to add my congrats to the others! I know what it means to accomplish what you have... or I'd like to know what it means! lol.
I wish I could have gotten my degree, but was too busy doing Dub stuff. Now I'm doing fine without it, so I guess it worked out.
I still appreciate you opening my eyes a couple of years ago when you commented on my article (link below). I find myself reflecting on it from time to time, and feel like you did me a favor. If you have any questions or can't remember, just e-mail me... (I don't really want to go into it here).
Anyway, good for you!
Doug