Thats right folks, school is in session and I will be sitting in the front row with a notebook and number 2 pencil. After a 5 year break from graduating from Western Carolina University with a Bachelors of Science in Buisness Administration, I have made the conscience decision to return to a Univeristy and pursue a MBA degree. Getting my Masters has been something I wanted to do for quite sometime, but never really had the time, or motivation until recently. With my wifes health improving, and my life back to a normal state, I really couldn’t find any reason why not to take the pluge and become a student. I am still working full time as Government fodder in the Air Force, but that was even more reason as the Air Force frowns upon those not continuing education during thier career. The decision was even easier to make when one of the benifits of being in the military is having tuition assistance. That means, the Air Force will fit the bill while I improve knowledge. To date, I some how miraculously missed a deployment, giving me more time at home station to pursue things like education. The opportunity presented itself and now I am taking that journey to a higher education. I am very excited and very anxious. But I am of the belief that anything is possible as long as you put your mind to it.
This unfortunatly means making sacrafices, and one of those is my MINI. I am NOT selling it, but rather will be spending less time behind the wheel, and more time behind a book. For the next two months, every Saturday will be filled with classes, then after that, just my weeknights will have classes. Its a small sacrafice to make to ensure when the time comes to leave the military, I will be setup for success in this changing economy. A small price to pay to “git mo edumacation” for the future. This means I’ll be skipping out on MINI adventures and ralleys with my dearest friends. If they read this, I am sure they will understand and wait for me in the long twisty road ahead. I will still look forward in mods, and already have a few lined up. I’ll definitly be saving tons of money since I’ll be busy hitting the books, rather than the pavement. Yes, I will still blog, and still keep active in the forums. Once I adjust, and those Saturday classes are over, I will definitly be getting out and doing many events, including more track time. It will be needed to help balance the stress of work and school.
Of all the schools, I chose Fayetteville State University. They have on-base classes with a real instructor. They are VERY military friendly and accept tuition assistance. The value, support, and quality of education seemed like a good fit. They have a big presence at Seymour Johnson AFB.
My first day is this Thursday. I’ve dug out my old book bag, dusted off a new notebook, and filled my mechanical pencil… I say, or couch, the stig says, bring it on… I’ve slayed the dragon, driven the ring, now its time to get smart… er…
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