And it only took eight years!

Spring Heeled Jack · May 18, 2007, 06:29:01 AM

I'm graduating from Shepherd University with a BA in Historic Preservation tomorrow! Yay!

It took eight years, though I didn't fail or get kicked out or anything--real life got in the way and left a nearly four-year gap in my education.

Now, if anyone can figure out how I started with a Japanese Studies major and wound up with Historic Preservation, I'd like to know that myself! :D

(Incidentally, I'd like to thank the Freedom Reborn community for the friendship and creative excitement that helped get me through that aforementioned four-year funk.)

tommyboy · May 18, 2007, 06:43:48 AM

Congratulations SHJ.
Well done for seeing it through.

Glitch Girl · May 18, 2007, 06:44:31 AM

Congrats SHJ! What do you plan to do now you can perserve Japanese artifacts? ;)

Uncle Yuan · May 18, 2007, 06:54:14 AM

That's awesome news, SHJ! Congratulations! :thumbup:

Now all you have to do is find a job in your chosen field!

BlueBard · May 18, 2007, 07:01:33 AM

Quote from: Uncle Yuan on May 18, 2007, 06:54:14 AM
That's awesome news, SHJ! Congratulations! :thumbup:

Now all you have to do is find a job in your chosen field!

Way to go, UY... The last thing the guy needs at the moment is a dose of reality.

That can wait until the student loans are due. ;)

Congrats, SHJ!

Midnight · May 18, 2007, 07:19:37 AM

Quote from: Glitch Girl on May 18, 2007, 06:44:31 AM
Congrats SHJ! What do you plan to do now you can perserve Japanese artifacts? ;)

HEY!

Hell, I've gone from a prospective desk-jockey field of computer science to 10-12 hour wage slave theatrical technician. At least your jump will have some crossover. :)

Alaric · May 18, 2007, 10:24:57 AM

Congratualtions! That's great news!

Hmm... I know some local history that desperately needs preservation...

Spam · May 18, 2007, 10:54:15 AM

Good job well done, SHJ!

captainspud · May 18, 2007, 10:56:33 AM

And the workforce welcomes another proud owner of a BA in Underwater Basket Weaving.

;)

MJB · May 18, 2007, 01:10:45 PM

Gratz SHJ!

-MJB

Dr.Volt · May 18, 2007, 02:03:23 PM

Congrats 2U!! :thumbup:

Mr. Hamrick · May 18, 2007, 02:48:55 PM

Quote from: captainspud on May 18, 2007, 10:56:33 AM
And the workforce welcomes another proud owner of a BA in Underwater Basket Weaving.
;)

another? was that your major too, Spud.

oh and congrats SHJ

Doctor TOC · May 18, 2007, 03:12:59 PM

Congratulations!

doctorchallenger · May 18, 2007, 04:23:09 PM

From one history guy to another - what kinda history are you seeking to preserve?

Congrats SHJ. gives me hope that I, too will one day will finish with higher education.

Spring Heeled Jack · May 18, 2007, 06:01:45 PM

It's so hard to preserve history! It seems like everyday there's something new to preserve!

thalaw2 · May 18, 2007, 06:45:47 PM

Congrats!! It took me 10 years to get my B.A. I know how hard it is to stay the course when RL gets in the way, esp. when friends keep asking when you will finish

The Phantom Eyebrow · May 19, 2007, 02:22:57 AM

Well done SHJ, it would have been easy to let it slide after the lay off so that shows some serious dedication.

konbiz · May 19, 2007, 11:13:55 AM

Shepherd University in Shepherdstown WV? If so I'm going there this year. Grats man.

Figure Fan · May 19, 2007, 11:41:44 AM

Congratz! :cool:

Spring Heeled Jack · May 20, 2007, 07:11:09 PM

Quote from: konbiz on May 19, 2007, 11:13:55 AM
Shepherd University in Shepherdstown WV? If so I'm going there this year. Grats man.

That's the one! Where are you from?

konbiz · May 20, 2007, 08:19:28 PM

Quote from: Spring Heeled Jack on May 20, 2007, 07:11:09 PM
That's the one! Where are you from?

Well I moved from England last year, I currently live on Shepherdstown road, so not too far away. I'm also a raft guide on the Shenandoah. Heh small world it seems.

Protomorph · May 20, 2007, 09:21:18 PM

It seems congraduations are in order!

Toxic_J · May 21, 2007, 02:51:33 PM

Congrats to you SHJ.

Spring Heeled Jack · May 21, 2007, 04:41:20 PM

Quote from: konbiz on May 20, 2007, 08:19:28 PM
I currently live on Shepherdstown road, so not too far away. I'm also a raft guide on the Shenandoah. Heh small world it seems.

Very small. Hey, if you have any questions or anything, feel free to PM me anytime.