I got in!!! ...

Tenor CS · 02-19-2010, 10:34 AM

Short version: I GOT ACCEPTED INTO UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA'S MOLECULAR AND MICRO-BIOLOGY (pre-med) PROGRAM!!! I start in August.

Longer version: Some of you know that at the tender young age of 34, I'm back in school.

Right now, I'm at Valencia Community College in Orlando, taking Introductory Chemistry, Introductory Biology, and College Algebra.

The long-term plan is to go to Pharmacy school.

The short term plan requires me to complete at least 2 years of pre-requisites in order to get in to Pharmacy school.

Due to a weird rule that I never knew about, I cannot pursue a degree at VCC. (I have a Master's. If you have anything above an Associate's degree, you can't get another Associate's). Since I can't pursue a degree, I cannot qualify for Financial Aid. So I HAD to go to a 4-year college.

I was a little worried about going back to school after so long, and in such a different field, (my Master's is in Opera), so I signed up for these intro courses just to see if I could hack it. My logic: If I couldn't even pass intro chemistry at a community college, I obviously had no business trying to become a pharmacist. I'm doing very well and feeling a lot more confident about my decision.

My wife has been a rock through all this, working 3 jobs while I've been unemployed to keep us afloat. Mom and Dad and other family have been helping us financially as well.

It should take me about 2 1/2 to 3 years to finish my pre-med stuff, then Pharmacy school is 4 years. I know that it will be a long, hard slog, but hopefully, this will put me in a better position to make life better for us as a family.

Just wanted to share the good news with my CA family.

PS I'm feeling a lot better, health-wise, as well!

Razorhog · 02-19-2010, 10:36 AM

Good news all around. I'm almost 32 and can't imagine going back to college! Kudos!

Scottw · 02-19-2010, 10:39 AM

Nice work Christian. My wife is 34 and she is about to graduate Harvard next year (then I can retire). YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!

elderboy02 · 02-19-2010, 10:45 AM

Congrats!

14holestogie · 02-19-2010, 10:49 AM

Congrats, Christian!

As far as going back to school trepidation, I returned to school after almost 30 years and was surprised how easy the transition was. You'll do great!

St. Lou Stu · 02-19-2010, 10:53 AM

Awesome news man!
Congrats.

massphatness · 02-19-2010, 11:24 AM

Fantastic, Christian!

Mark · 02-19-2010, 11:29 AM

Its always good to have another college BOTL on the board! Welcome to the club, now go make some bad decisions

Emjaysmash · 02-19-2010, 11:42 AM

Hey Christian! Excellent field choice! I'm doing my undergrad studies in pre-pharm and hope to go to pharmacy school probably around the same time as you! We can be pharmacy buddies!

rlmedic · 02-19-2010, 12:13 PM

Congrats...

hotreds · 02-19-2010, 12:42 PM

Kudos and best of luck to you!

02-19-2010, 12:43 PM

Nice job man! I'm also doing Pre-med, good luck!

CasaDooley · 02-19-2010, 12:45 PM

Congrats Christian!

lightning9191 · 02-19-2010, 01:25 PM

Congrats!

icehog3 · 02-19-2010, 02:43 PM

Congrats Christian!

Mr.Erskine · 02-19-2010, 03:01 PM

Congratulations!

kelmac07 · 02-19-2010, 03:22 PM

Congrats!!

Smokin Gator · 02-19-2010, 04:16 PM

Congrats brother... I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers!!

Sailkat · 02-19-2010, 04:29 PM

Congratulations, Christian! I'm sure you will do very well.

s0leful0ne · 02-21-2010, 10:24 AM

Woo Hoo! I'm so happy for you man can't wait to herf again!

02-19-2010, 10:34 AM	#1
Tenor CS Feeling Better! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Christian Location: Davenport, FL (near Orlando) Posts: 717 Trading: (2)	I got in!!! ... Short version: I GOT ACCEPTED INTO UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA'S MOLECULAR AND MICRO-BIOLOGY (pre-med) PROGRAM!!! I start in August. Longer version: Some of you know that at the tender young age of 34, I'm back in school. Right now, I'm at Valencia Community College in Orlando, taking Introductory Chemistry, Introductory Biology, and College Algebra. The long-term plan is to go to Pharmacy school. The short term plan requires me to complete at least 2 years of pre-requisites in order to get in to Pharmacy school. Due to a weird rule that I never knew about, I cannot pursue a degree at VCC. (I have a Master's. If you have anything above an Associate's degree, you can't get another Associate's). Since I can't pursue a degree, I cannot qualify for Financial Aid. So I HAD to go to a 4-year college. I was a little worried about going back to school after so long, and in such a different field, (my Master's is in Opera), so I signed up for these intro courses just to see if I could hack it. My logic: If I couldn't even pass intro chemistry at a community college, I obviously had no business trying to become a pharmacist. I'm doing very well and feeling a lot more confident about my decision. My wife has been a rock through all this, working 3 jobs while I've been unemployed to keep us afloat. Mom and Dad and other family have been helping us financially as well. It should take me about 2 1/2 to 3 years to finish my pre-med stuff, then Pharmacy school is 4 years. I know that it will be a long, hard slog, but hopefully, this will put me in a better position to make life better for us as a family. Just wanted to share the good news with my CA family. PS I'm feeling a lot better, health-wise, as well! __________________ When the world itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?

02-19-2010, 10:36 AM	#2
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: I got in!!! ... Good news all around. I'm almost 32 and can't imagine going back to college! Kudos!

02-19-2010, 10:39 AM	#3
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,810 Trading: (6)	Re: I got in!!! ... Nice work Christian. My wife is 34 and she is about to graduate Harvard next year (then I can retire). YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!

02-19-2010, 10:45 AM	#4
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,496 Trading: (133)	Re: I got in!!! ... Congrats!

02-19-2010, 10:49 AM	#5
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: I got in!!! ... Congrats, Christian! As far as going back to school trepidation, I returned to school after almost 30 years and was surprised how easy the transition was. You'll do great! __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

02-19-2010, 10:53 AM	#6
St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: I got in!!! ... Awesome news man! Congrats. __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989

02-19-2010, 11:24 AM	#7
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,688 Trading: (206)	Re: I got in!!! ... Fantastic, Christian! __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

02-19-2010, 11:29 AM	#8
Mark Tarheel. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 407 Trading: (1)	Re: I got in!!! ... Its always good to have another college BOTL on the board! Welcome to the club, now go make some bad decisions

02-19-2010, 11:42 AM	#9
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: I got in!!! ... Hey Christian! Excellent field choice! I'm doing my undergrad studies in pre-pharm and hope to go to pharmacy school probably around the same time as you! We can be pharmacy buddies! __________________

02-19-2010, 12:13 PM	#10
rlmedic Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 130 Trading: (5)	Re: I got in!!! ... Congrats...

02-19-2010, 12:42 PM	#11
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: I got in!!! ... Kudos and best of luck to you! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

02-19-2010, 12:43 PM	#12
Phiberglass Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I got in!!! ... Nice job man! I'm also doing Pre-med, good luck!

02-19-2010, 12:45 PM	#13
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: I got in!!! ... Congrats Christian! __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

02-19-2010, 01:25 PM	#14
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: I got in!!! ... Congrats! __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

02-19-2010, 02:43 PM	#15
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,553 Trading: (60)	Re: I got in!!! ... Congrats Christian! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-19-2010, 03:01 PM	#16
Mr.Erskine Looking up Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Benjamin Location: Dover, DE Posts: 297 Trading: (1)	Re: I got in!!! ... Congratulations! __________________ Cornbread... Ain't nothin' wrong with that.

02-19-2010, 03:22 PM	#17
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: I got in!!! ... Congrats!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-19-2010, 04:16 PM	#18
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: I got in!!! ... Congrats brother... I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

02-19-2010, 04:29 PM	#19
Sailkat Smooth sailing Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kat Location: St. Clair Shores, MI Posts: 638 Trading: (5)	Re: I got in!!! ... Congratulations, Christian! I'm sure you will do very well. __________________ "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” Oscar Wilde

02-21-2010, 10:24 AM	#20
s0leful0ne Its Huge. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 477 Trading: (22)	Re: I got in!!! ... Woo Hoo! I'm so happy for you man can't wait to herf again! __________________ What's that smell?...Swamp Ash