Hi everybody this is a column dedicated to sharing the experiences of being a student in cyber space.
This is my 3rd term at Kaplan University.
This is also the farthest I've gone in higher education so everyday is another victory me.
My history with school was simply to get in, get out, and be done with it.
That attitude yielded F's, C's, and D's most of my scholastic life, don't get me wrong I had my highlights here and there but grade wise the letter "A" was not something that crossed my mind.
Well it's week 5, we're half way full to the top of the end of the term, and the letter "A" is all that I've received these past few months
I made the presidents list and I am now an honors student!
Go figure!
My family is speechless, after all I put them through.
The only honor I received was the discharge from the Navy.
I've taken what I've learned from the business world and have learned to modify and apply those skills to school.
I owe a large portion of my success at Kaplan to my wife who has 2 degrees from Columbia University
Who graduated Phi beta Kappa
suma com laude (I'll get the spelling later)
and is now reaching for her PhD here at The University of Cambridge.
I use to tease her about being "Institutionalized" in the university realm
however,
Now I am institutionalized and lovin it!
The truth is, I've changed.
So far I've written over 10 papers with A's on all of them.
Not bragging just sharing a highlight of my life.
So stay with me on this.
I think I'm onto something, or on something, one or the other.
Cyberskool is cool, but the white screen can be a lonely scary space when the flow is slow...so
with that said.
Tomorrow I will share a tip or two to help see you through.
Since I am here to learn,
I also take tips.
This is an open exchange.
Like the NASDQ or NYSE
IDEAEX = idea exchange
From my Wall Street days.
A good idea is worth more than 1 million shares of GOOGLE
So...
Put your thinking caps on
because
we only have 5 weeks left to flow.
This is my 3rd term at Kaplan University.
This is also the farthest I've gone in higher education so everyday is another victory me.
My history with school was simply to get in, get out, and be done with it.
That attitude yielded F's, C's, and D's most of my scholastic life, don't get me wrong I had my highlights here and there but grade wise the letter "A" was not something that crossed my mind.
Well it's week 5, we're half way full to the top of the end of the term, and the letter "A" is all that I've received these past few months
I made the presidents list and I am now an honors student!
Go figure!
My family is speechless, after all I put them through.
The only honor I received was the discharge from the Navy.
I've taken what I've learned from the business world and have learned to modify and apply those skills to school.
I owe a large portion of my success at Kaplan to my wife who has 2 degrees from Columbia University
Who graduated Phi beta Kappa
suma com laude (I'll get the spelling later)
and is now reaching for her PhD here at The University of Cambridge.
I use to tease her about being "Institutionalized" in the university realm
however,
Now I am institutionalized and lovin it!
The truth is, I've changed.
So far I've written over 10 papers with A's on all of them.
Not bragging just sharing a highlight of my life.
So stay with me on this.
I think I'm onto something, or on something, one or the other.
Cyberskool is cool, but the white screen can be a lonely scary space when the flow is slow...so
with that said.
Tomorrow I will share a tip or two to help see you through.
Since I am here to learn,
I also take tips.
This is an open exchange.
Like the NASDQ or NYSE
IDEAEX = idea exchange
From my Wall Street days.
A good idea is worth more than 1 million shares of GOOGLE
So...
Put your thinking caps on
because
we only have 5 weeks left to flow.
eddie S
Well, you know it's not what situations make that defines us....or what we get oursleves into. It is how you get through them, and who we become from the situations we've experienced.
ReplyDeleteYou have a great story, thanks for sharing. These are the words that will carry on, and encourage those around you for as long as you as you can share them.
Hi Eddie,
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with Rosa, you come across as a very strong, fun individual that has come a long way. You are mind strong and paving your way to your future. It is great that you can make the words flow and include us in your journey. When this class is over, I will miss your fun.
Eddie,
ReplyDeleteYou are truly a writter. Your post was most interesting and inspiring. I think you have come a long way. Your words were very encouraging. I'll be back for a visit.
I also have achieved a place on the Dean's list and am part of the Honors Society. I didn't think I could do it because of my long stay away from school. I am very glad I visited your blogspot, it gave me an even greater respect for you.
Jacquelyn
Eddie, your surprise at your intelligence sounds like my brother. He also didn't do well in general education and went through most of his life thinking that he just wasn't smart enough. He ended up taking some college courses after getting his GED and found that he did have a brain and it was very smart!! He like a lot of people think that way for a long time. Your wife is a blessing to have turned you around. I think she is definitely a keeper!! Keep up the good work. We do get what we put into our lives.
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