Starting school in January.

jakelm
jakelm Posts: 4,081
edited August 2007 in The Clubhouse
Took me 32 years to figure out what I wanted to do with myself.

I applied at a techincal college here in my area.

They just called saying I finances are set up and I start in January. I am so excited.

Computer/Electronics Engineering. 18 months fo the techincians certification and 6 months for A+ and/or C++ certification if I want to persue the computers.

Then I can always go back and get a bachelor's degree.

Maybe now I can do what I love, and do it with a certification.

Jake
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M10's back surround
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Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,052
    edited August 2007
    it's never too late to go back to school. Good for you !
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited August 2007
    Congratulations thats great!! Knowledge is power, get the most out of it and good luck!

    Just finished up my second summer class here at Illinois State.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited August 2007
    Thanks.

    It not a big college. Louisiana Technical College.

    But it will get me certified. It is a big step for my family and I.

    I have been dismantling electronics since I could walk (stereos, vcr's, tape decks, my old Atariand computers). Then learned enough to put them back together.

    Now I can take that knowlege and do something with it.
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited August 2007
    The good thing about this class is the fact that it is 2 in 1. Electronics and computers.

    So which ever road I take I will be certified in both..

    An hour and a half every day monday through friday.

    Boss will just have to put up with it...lol...nah, he was very understanding./
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited August 2007
    I highly recommend continuing education to everyone. It pays off in the long run.
    Never Forget
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited August 2007
    Congrats and good luck! Don't get discouraged if the 1st couple of weeks in class seem "weird". I took 8 years off and had a heck of a time getting back into the swing of class/studying (and the oddness of being around a bunch of 19yo kids.)

    Hard work and studying FTW!!!
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited August 2007
    jflail2 wrote: »
    Congrats and good luck! Don't get discouraged if the 1st couple of weeks in class seem "weird". I took 8 years off and had a heck of a time getting back into the swing of class/studying (and the oddness of being around a bunch of 19yo kids.)

    Hard work and studying FTW!!!

    Yeah, I hear ya.

    Another thing is (I'm not bragging or anything), but I have so much "self taught" information in my head, some from you guys and some from rebuilding crossover and servicing every computer in my neborhood. i just hope i dont get bored and frustrated. They dont offer and entrence exam, I wish they would. That could probably knock off 6 months of classes.
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,605
    edited August 2007
    Electronics has become either very specialized, or useless.
    The only good thing about it, it gives you a leg up on some of the hardware
    troubleshooting. Fixing stuff is a dead art. Troubleshoot to the card, module,or
    box, and replace. It amazes me to see some software guru's get stumped by some simple
    physical problem. A bad patch cable will give them fits for hours before they find it.

    Software is where it's at, paywise. Soak it up and apply it real world as soon as possible.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited August 2007
    That was my exact thoughts, Sucks. Here in south Louisiana, the oilfield buisness is where the electronics pay is. The circuit boards and walls of electronics that control flow and platform operations are in much need of maintenance and egineering.

    From there it could lead me to anywhere.

    I'm really excited.
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited August 2007
    Have fun learning how to repair all the thingamajigs & how to hookup the thingamabobs to the wachamucallits!:D
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited August 2007
    Congrats and good luck!!!
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited August 2007
    cfrizz wrote: »
    Have fun learning how to repair all the thingamajigs & how to hookup the thingamabobs to the wachamucallits!:D


    Thanks. :)
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited August 2007
    Good for you. Make the most of it.
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  • krabby5
    krabby5 Posts: 923
    edited August 2007
    jakelm wrote: »
    Took me 32 years to figure out what I wanted to do with myself.

    I applied at a techincal college here in my area.

    They just called saying I finances are set up and I start in January. I am so excited.

    Computer/Electronics Engineering. 18 months fo the techincians certification and 6 months for A+ and/or C++ certification if I want to persue the computers.

    Then I can always go back and get a bachelor's degree.

    Maybe now I can do what I love, and do it with a certification.

    Jake

    I'm 37 and a payroll manager..I have an accounting degree..

    I still don't know what I want to do with my life..be happy you figured it out:o
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited August 2007
    Good for you Jake. I went back in my 30's as well. Best move I ever made. Good luck.
    Michael ;)
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited August 2007
    janmike wrote: »
    Good for you Jake. I went back in my 30's as well. Best move I ever made. Good luck.

    I'm hoping...thanks
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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