First Year at Capella Finished!

Hey all,

I have finished my first year with Capella (Fall, Winter, Spring). Though their year actually begins in Summer, I did not attend that quarter, so it was a three out of a four quarter year for me. Nonetheless, I have maintained a 4.00 GPA during this past year.

Summer 2009 starts July 13th. I am definitely enjoying what I'm learning.

I'm really only asking myself now (or is it kicking myself?) as to how it is that I could never do this so well or be this solidly self-directed when I was younger. Life pummels you with challenges, and then I guess we pummel ourselves just as much for not being able to surmount those challenges flawlessly without missing a beat - and still do school without breaking a sweat (when we're younger). At times I find this present success quite frustrating and exciting at the same time. Yet, I continue along the path in search of the goal.


- Shawn

 

That is great news that you are doing so well and enjoying it. I have asked myself the same question (and kicked myself) and I just see it as a lack of maturity, focus, and not putting together cause-and-effect (more education could equal a better life).