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    Jamie -

    Congrats, and best of luck! It sounds like you found some great opportunities there; that's awesome.
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    Good luck. I've heard a lot of good things about OSU, though not their business dept specifically.

    Online programs are a great idea. I've done a few in high school, and whenever I get around to getting my Masters, it's going to have to be online. As much as I loved going to a physical college for my BA, it's really hard to do if you're not going right after high school - especially when you already work and have a family.

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    I've been accepted to begin the fall semester! Though I'll be a few days late due to an already planned vacation to Oahu.
    I'm getting a bit nervous! I need to work on time management, this is sure to be the kick in the pants that really makes me work harder on that skill!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jamie Lynch View Post
    I've been accepted to begin the fall semester! Though I'll be a few days late due to an already planned vacation to Oahu.
    I'm getting a bit nervous! I need to work on time management, this is sure to be the kick in the pants that really makes me work harder on that skill!
    Congrats! Higher education is fun, even if it drives you insane.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jamie Lynch View Post
    I've been accepted to begin the fall semester! Though I'll be a few days late due to an already planned vacation to Oahu.
    I'm getting a bit nervous! I need to work on time management, this is sure to be the kick in the pants that really makes me work harder on that skill!
    Congrats, Jamie! You've already taken the biggest step, the rest is just a matter of time.

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    I have survived halfway through the first semester! Its been crazy! I start most days with lectures over my morning coffee, flashcards during breaks, and more study for lunch. I get about an hour at home with my amazingly understanding and supportive wife and son, then finish the day with 3-5 hours of more study and lectures. It's exhausting, but very fulfilling at the same time. I'm so glad I decided to do this now!
    Thanks again for all the support and encouragement!
    Duc in altum!

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    I have 5 degrees including a doctorate, and am a retired clinical associate college professor. I've talked to a number of students in your shoes. I've had to look at a lot of resumes to programs I was involved in and I know that hiring people go through the same procedure. My wife worked for the chief head hunter for Marriott Corporation. I've listened to her comments, and they reflect those comments about having a degree as a minimal requirement as being absolutely dead on in this hiring environment. A major university degree is better than one from a "for profit" university..Mike Henderson is correct with his comments. My wife was 40 when she completed her degree because I was active duty. I got my last degree when I was close to 40 because I wanted to have the right credentials to be selected for a certain program...and was. Not easy at all, but doable. Takes planning and planning to take those courses from the right school that will give you the training and credentials that will "Mean something" to a hiring officer. Talk to a hiring officer of the career you want. You have to know what your End Plan is, then find out what it takes to get there. Your End Plan should be something that is worth something Significant to the hiring world and hopefully of interest and complements your background. Persistence, and keep you eye on the goal. A good friend of mine told me once: the best insurance is in yourself.
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    Best of luck to you Jamie. It seems like a lot of work, but an engineering BS is definitely worth it.

    Steve

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    I was one course short in 1995 of a technical degree called microcomputer specialist. I went back to the school recently and they said I would basically have to re-do all of the technical courses from scratch because the technology I was taught is all obsolete. The silly thing is I finished the technical courses and never did my public speaking class. The school had a hard time even finding what courses were required in 1995 due to a school merger and computer system changes since then.

    It isn't worth it to start over on that degree. I would be better off investing in a four year degree. I don't have the time or money to take the classes for a four year degree. I only wanted the degree so I could say I had one if I need a new job in the future. I won't gain any extra salary or anything in my current job. I make as much money as anyone with a degree and have no plans for another job, but you never know.

    The moral of the story is finish your degree if you're really close. Don't get a job and put off that final class or two.

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    Glad to hear you are still at it Jamie! Hang tough! In today's world, it is important!
    Ken

    So much to learn, so little time.....

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    i know I’m resurrecting an old thread, but I think this is warranted. I graduated with my BS in Business!
    It took 7 semesters of late nights, lost sleep, frustrations, coffee, coffee, coffee, espresso, tired days at work, another kid born, two promotions at work, one move across the city, and a very understanding wife.

    Without the the support of family and friends I could have never achieved this. Thanks to all of you as well for the encouragement you gave as I started this!
    Duc in altum!

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    Congrats Jamie! Nice work!

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    CONGRATULATIONS JAMIE!!!
    VERY WELL DONE SIR!

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    Congratulations!


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    Way to Go, Good Job

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