Micah Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 The past eight weeks have, beyond a shadow of a doubt, been the most challenging period in my entire scholastic life. Ten classes in less then two months...my academic adviser said that it couldn't be done...but in just a few more days, I will have proved her wrong. The worst part was sitting at home in my den, or rotting away at the campus library while my friends are off shooting matches. The Michigan Sectional, Summer Blast, Nationals, and countless club matches have been the casualties of this endeavor (along with tons of sanity and what little hair I could grow on my head!) I am exhausted, underpracticed (in USPSA) and overworked. I just finished my second to last case study...a 28 page ditty on a student with exceptional abilities and strength despite his physical and mental challenges. One final paper remains, along with three final exams, and it will be all over. If you get a chance, crack open a cold one, do a 4 second bill drill, or take a nip of your favorite bourbon and celebrate with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Keep swimming until you hit the wall --- no coasting! Congratulations -- that's going to be a herculean achievement..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 Thanks Nik! You wrote the book on college overkill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 School's tough...but life is tougher. Get all the education you can, while you can. Good luck to ya. dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Glad to hear it's almost over... I look forward to shooting with you some day Micah. JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Thanks Nik! You wrote the book on college overkill Nah, I'm a little too smart to attempt 30-40 credits in eight weeks...... Eight's about my limit.... (of course that has a lot to do with dedication, or lack thereof.... :P ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimel Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Oh brother do I know that feeling! I'll never forget the day I dropped off the form at the grad school that had all the committee signatures on it which meant that finally, after 3 years of torture, my Master's was completed. Up until that point in time I was pretty sure the light at the end of the tunnel was a train. Keep pushing just a bit longer and you too will be through the challenge! Then get out there and do some shooting!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I thought you quit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwb01 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Looks like your gonna make GM in academia !!!! Good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwana Six-Gun Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Hang tough, it will all be worth it. I am tipping a vodka and tonic to you now as I type. I know what you have been through. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrmn1 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Out of bourbon so I will drink a little cactus juice. Hang tough my friend, it will be worth it. I need to do the same thing if I could figure out what i want to do when I grow up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 The last final was taken, the last research footnote made and submitted. SUMMER HELL QUARTER IS OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is it bad that I'm already celebrating? (drinking) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ Bagger Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Enjoy! Just don't overdo it, so you can enjoy again tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JQ- Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 The last final was taken, the last research footnote made and submitted. SUMMER HELL QUARTER IS OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Is it bad that I'm already celebrating? (drinking) Only that you didn't invite us!! Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 W00t! Grilled some steaks, had some (many) beers. I have a week until fall quarter starts...but thankfully those classes will be TEN weeks long, as opposed to the 4 that I have been dealing with this term. BTW-if you are in the Lexington area and are having some shootin' in the next two weekends...lemmie know! I have a cousin with a new baby that I'd like to visit (and shoot a match on the side!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobert1 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Glad you'll soon be back among us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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