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Delaying my blog upgrade, I began preparations in earnest for my return to school again yesterday. Ironically to me, it is now ten years since my high school graduation and the third time I’m attempting to complete a higher education program. I am inspired by my fiance’s sister Olivia, who’s only got a half year left at UCLA, her third attempt to complete a higher education program (we’re just about the same age too).

Since my admissions application had been accepted at the Reading Area Community College (RACC), I had a few tasks to complete. First was to schedule my placement testing, then I had to get the necessary transcript paperwork from SMC, where I spent a semester at last fall. I ordered a rush delivery on this order as my placement testing is next Monday and they recommend delivering your transcripts at that time. I already have copies from my first stint back in 2000 at the Bradley Academy (now an Art Institute) for multimedia and my high school transcripts at Upattinas. My rush transcripts are costing me $42.25 for two copies, rushed via FedEx’s 3-day Express Saver service.

I’ll be resuming my efforts in working towards some sort of degree in computer science/technology, most likely their Web Site Development Concentration
Associate in Applied Science Degree. I’ve been trying unsuccessfully for the last several years to teach myself programming and such but I just don’t have the same level of concentration and memory retention that I do in a more structured environment, at least at this point in my life, hoping that changes as I get older and find my patience.

Hopefully the 3rd time’s a charm scenario holds true here, if not I’ll most likely have to on from my hopes of programming. Math never was my strong point and the kind of critical thinking involved with this kind of work isn’t always there for me. My determination only strengthens with time though so I’m really optimistic about my commitment to it now.