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Title: And it only took eight years!
Post by: Spring Heeled Jack on 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.)
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: tommyboy on May 18, 2007, 06:43:48 AM
Congratulations SHJ.
Well done for seeing it through.
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: Glitch Girl on May 18, 2007, 06:44:31 AM
Congrats SHJ!  What do you plan to do now you can perserve Japanese artifacts?  ;)
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: 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!
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: BlueBard on 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!
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: Midnight on 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. :)
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: Alaric on May 18, 2007, 10:24:57 AM
Congratualtions! That's great news!

Hmm... I know some local history that desperately needs preservation...
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: Spam on May 18, 2007, 10:54:15 AM
Good job well done, SHJ!
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: captainspud on May 18, 2007, 10:56:33 AM
And the workforce welcomes another proud owner of a BA in Underwater Basket Weaving.

;)
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: MJB on May 18, 2007, 01:10:45 PM
Gratz SHJ!

-MJB
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: Dr.Volt on May 18, 2007, 02:03:23 PM
Congrats 2U!!   :thumbup:
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: Mr. Hamrick on 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
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: Doctor TOC on May 18, 2007, 03:12:59 PM
Congratulations!
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: doctorchallenger on 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.
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: Spring Heeled Jack on May 18, 2007, 06:01:45 PM
It's so hard to preserve history! It seems like everyday there's something new to preserve!
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: thalaw2 on 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
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: The Phantom Eyebrow on 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.
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: konbiz on May 19, 2007, 11:13:55 AM
Shepherd University in Shepherdstown WV? If so I'm going there this year. Grats man.
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: Figure Fan on May 19, 2007, 11:41:44 AM
Congratz! :cool:
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: Spring Heeled Jack on 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?
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: konbiz on 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.
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: Protomorph on May 20, 2007, 09:21:18 PM
It seems congraduations are in order!
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: Toxic_J on May 21, 2007, 02:51:33 PM
Congrats to you SHJ.
Title: Re: And it only took eight years!
Post by: Spring Heeled Jack on 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.