I accomplished a major goal today in my life.

[XcYZ]

Awesome! Congrats!

[bucks69]

that did make it easier... They sure are a lot easier on the eyes now for sure, that and they dont wear much anymore.

[clill]

congrats...Your photobucket items are kinda odd though.

[bucks69]

I think I fixed it now. Maybe

[youthpastor]

very cool, I just graduated with my BA in Ministry Leadership last weekend... 20 years later, my high school reunion is this summer, ya a couple years off turned into twenty.. young dudes ARE YOU LISTENING??? it's never easier or cheaper than it is right now to get your school done...then go set the world on fire

I'm thinking about a master's this fall also, just wishing I didn't have so many school loans-Chris

[lowboy]

that is extremely cool and I am very happy for you. I on the other hand quit my senior year w/24 units to go (major in finance w/minor in accounting) because I was a stupid kid that hated school and hated my dad. 18 years later w/ wife and kids, it still haunts me. Be extremely prideful that after so many years you had the fortitude to go back and accomplish this. I don't even know you but I am so happy for you!!

[ohcbird]

1. Congrats- further proof that you're never too old- PERIOD. How are you hoping to apply your degree?

2. Lowboy- Time to go back & finish, brother. There are so many different programs that make it more convenient (notice I didn't say easy) for those wanting to go back. If you do your homework, there is usually grant money available to offset the cost as well.

3. I tried my hand at college after high school, but I had my priorities all messed up. I completely wasted a great opportunity at an engineering degree @ Michigan, but my car hobby and some really bad women got to me (that really means I had my head up my ass). After 1.5 years there, I had enough of trying to keep up with my friends who were more prepared than me, so a buddy and I joined the Navy together. These days, i'm active duty military (20yrs), and have finished my BBA (finance) and MBA (Project management) by doing what I could, when I could. There is always a small price to pay for every step you take, but it's been worth it. Half of the reason I did it was to set the example for my kids. I'm not trying to show them that college is the only way, but instead have tried to show them that you have to work hard for what you want. OK- I've also done it to better prepare myself for retirement, but that's what I need to do to take care of my family anyway, right?

To some of you reading this- your employer can help offset the cost of your schooling, and it offers them certain tax benefits as well. Think of it as a win-win for both of you.

[Steve1968LS2]

Congrats!

I guess this falls under the "better late than never" catagory. lol.