So I heard back from grad school
Feb. 23rd, 2011 07:01 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
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NO WORRIES, SERIOUSLY. HOLD THE CONDOLENCES.
The letter was not actually a form letter (it was very specific to my application), and it was signed by the dean. They think I should get a master's degree first, as my grades in undergrad were less than stellar.
This immediately tells me two things:
1. The kid that got my spot had better grades. Fucker.
2. I may be able to get in next year. I live next to another university, one which transfers credits up to the university I am trying to get into a lot. Football rivals, academic incest. I could start on said degree without much trouble already, as said university is also ridiculously lax about letting people in (see: I was on academic drop for a semester and they let me in basically on a pinky swear). If they want proof I don't flunk out of every class, well, I'll give them proof.
I was starting to think that it was just a little too easy considering my history (spoiler alert: if there is ever an easy way, I manage to meander completely around it). And part of me is relieved. I'm not sure I'm quite ready to launch back into full time school yet. I really only want to get into academia to help fix it, because I think it's kind of broken. Also I like games a lot.
If I weren't adaptable, I wouldn't be where I am now, which is actually fairly happy. I do like my job. I'm just kind of ambitious and always looking ahead. So here I am, looking ahead. Hell, if I get the info I need soon I may even start a class this summer. This is how adaptable I am.
Also, I'm glad I was checking into apartments in town and not just up at Other College, cause, I need my own place if I'm staying for another year (or more).
So I'm thinking Education and CS classes. But we'll see what the Engineering Ed people say.
Am I disappointed? Of course. It's a great program and I want to do a lot of things with my life and I need some more cred to do ALL the things. It would be nice if I didn't have to wait another year or two. But this is part of the academic dance I have to do because I am just not a typical student. Never have been.
But then again, I'm only 25, I don't have kids, I don't have a lot of things tethering me down. I still have an undergrad in Aerospace Engineering from one of the top schools in the nation. I have health insurance and a retirement plan. I am not shit out of luck in life, I'm still doing pretty darn good.
And hell, not being in school full time this fall means I get to be there for the testing of THE AEROSPACE GAME I AM LEAD CONTENT DESIGNER ON. I was worried I'd be missing that, and I hate missing testing. I want to see kids play my game! I AM EXCITE FOR THAT.
So yeah, don't worry, I just figured I'd share the news.
NO WORRIES, SERIOUSLY. HOLD THE CONDOLENCES.
The letter was not actually a form letter (it was very specific to my application), and it was signed by the dean. They think I should get a master's degree first, as my grades in undergrad were less than stellar.
This immediately tells me two things:
1. The kid that got my spot had better grades. Fucker.
2. I may be able to get in next year. I live next to another university, one which transfers credits up to the university I am trying to get into a lot. Football rivals, academic incest. I could start on said degree without much trouble already, as said university is also ridiculously lax about letting people in (see: I was on academic drop for a semester and they let me in basically on a pinky swear). If they want proof I don't flunk out of every class, well, I'll give them proof.
I was starting to think that it was just a little too easy considering my history (spoiler alert: if there is ever an easy way, I manage to meander completely around it). And part of me is relieved. I'm not sure I'm quite ready to launch back into full time school yet. I really only want to get into academia to help fix it, because I think it's kind of broken. Also I like games a lot.
If I weren't adaptable, I wouldn't be where I am now, which is actually fairly happy. I do like my job. I'm just kind of ambitious and always looking ahead. So here I am, looking ahead. Hell, if I get the info I need soon I may even start a class this summer. This is how adaptable I am.
Also, I'm glad I was checking into apartments in town and not just up at Other College, cause, I need my own place if I'm staying for another year (or more).
So I'm thinking Education and CS classes. But we'll see what the Engineering Ed people say.
Am I disappointed? Of course. It's a great program and I want to do a lot of things with my life and I need some more cred to do ALL the things. It would be nice if I didn't have to wait another year or two. But this is part of the academic dance I have to do because I am just not a typical student. Never have been.
But then again, I'm only 25, I don't have kids, I don't have a lot of things tethering me down. I still have an undergrad in Aerospace Engineering from one of the top schools in the nation. I have health insurance and a retirement plan. I am not shit out of luck in life, I'm still doing pretty darn good.
And hell, not being in school full time this fall means I get to be there for the testing of THE AEROSPACE GAME I AM LEAD CONTENT DESIGNER ON. I was worried I'd be missing that, and I hate missing testing. I want to see kids play my game! I AM EXCITE FOR THAT.
So yeah, don't worry, I just figured I'd share the news.