I Gotta Go Back, Back, Back To School Again
Devil's been accused of being spontaneous and random at times.
...and I guess I have a tendency to be when the mood suits me.
Yesterday at work I was having a conversation about random things (as most of my conversations are) and the topic of university study came up. Admittedly I've been getting a bit restless in that regard and I've wanted to go back to study (yet again) but this time, the conversation was directed at how much holiday leave I've got up my sleeve. Effectively, I have about 6 months worth of holidays available to me and so....the seed was planted in my brain.
In the past I've tried to look into various courses that I could study at varying levels ranging from a Certificate 1 up to a Doctorate. Unfortunately for me however, I was spoiled for choice. Having finished year 12, completed an honours degree, a masters degree, a certificate 3 and a certificate 4...there were just way too many options available to me. I remember, when I was younger, that I should always keep my options open. Little did I realise that having too many options can sometimes be a bad thing.
Anyway, today, I applied for entry to university. Yeah...I'm going back...for the third time. For another qualification that I don't really need. What can I say, I had a really great time learning and at a university (degree) level was so much more stimulating and fulfilling than learning at a lower (certificate / diploma) level. I'm basing all of this on my own personal experiences whilst I was studying my masters degree at university (which was awesome) and whilst I was studying at the fitness centre completing my certificate 3 and 4. By comparison...the university qualification kicks so much more ass. And rightly so. Not everyone is good enough to get into university.
So, whilst I was filling in my online application there were a number of criteria that I had to meet in order get my application though. There were questions about my high school results and my work history and any other qualifications I had...so I called them up...told them who I was. what qualifications I had and gave them my student ID number...and yeah...after pulling up my file, the woman on the other end of the phone didn't seem to think there was too much of an issue with the application process.
All I do now...is wait for the application process to play out and eventually / hopefully, I'll be offered a spot at the university to do one of their courses. I'm looking at possibly studying part time (or full time if the hours suit me) and I'll be able to do so my taking a day off work here and there. I'll be going to university and getting paid for it...all without disrupting my existing schedule.
On top of that, I think I also might be able to find a way to get my university studies claimed as a tax deduction too...but I'll need to talk to my accountant about that first.
Devil's Winamp: The Four Tops - Back To School Again
Devil's Mood: Uber-blasé / Bored
...and I guess I have a tendency to be when the mood suits me.
Yesterday at work I was having a conversation about random things (as most of my conversations are) and the topic of university study came up. Admittedly I've been getting a bit restless in that regard and I've wanted to go back to study (yet again) but this time, the conversation was directed at how much holiday leave I've got up my sleeve. Effectively, I have about 6 months worth of holidays available to me and so....the seed was planted in my brain.
In the past I've tried to look into various courses that I could study at varying levels ranging from a Certificate 1 up to a Doctorate. Unfortunately for me however, I was spoiled for choice. Having finished year 12, completed an honours degree, a masters degree, a certificate 3 and a certificate 4...there were just way too many options available to me. I remember, when I was younger, that I should always keep my options open. Little did I realise that having too many options can sometimes be a bad thing.
Anyway, today, I applied for entry to university. Yeah...I'm going back...for the third time. For another qualification that I don't really need. What can I say, I had a really great time learning and at a university (degree) level was so much more stimulating and fulfilling than learning at a lower (certificate / diploma) level. I'm basing all of this on my own personal experiences whilst I was studying my masters degree at university (which was awesome) and whilst I was studying at the fitness centre completing my certificate 3 and 4. By comparison...the university qualification kicks so much more ass. And rightly so. Not everyone is good enough to get into university.
So, whilst I was filling in my online application there were a number of criteria that I had to meet in order get my application though. There were questions about my high school results and my work history and any other qualifications I had...so I called them up...told them who I was. what qualifications I had and gave them my student ID number...and yeah...after pulling up my file, the woman on the other end of the phone didn't seem to think there was too much of an issue with the application process.
All I do now...is wait for the application process to play out and eventually / hopefully, I'll be offered a spot at the university to do one of their courses. I'm looking at possibly studying part time (or full time if the hours suit me) and I'll be able to do so my taking a day off work here and there. I'll be going to university and getting paid for it...all without disrupting my existing schedule.
On top of that, I think I also might be able to find a way to get my university studies claimed as a tax deduction too...but I'll need to talk to my accountant about that first.
Devil's Winamp: The Four Tops - Back To School Again
Devil's Mood: Uber-blasé / Bored
posted by Devil's Advocate at 8.1.10
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