I've been admitted to Indiana University East

[Tobin S.]

I was just starting my junior year at Wright State University when I dropped out. I think I had taken almost all of my general education courses there by that time and I'm hoping that they'll all transfer to IU. If they do, I should be able to complete my bachelor's degree in 3 years if I stick to the program.

Next I have to talk to an academic adviser. Registration for summer and fall begins on March 30th.

[Swede]

1. What? And give up trucking?

Congrats Tobin. Hope it goes well for you.

[Tobin S.]

2. Yep, that's the plan

I'm still going to be trucking it up for a while until I get my degree. We can't afford for me to quit now and pursue college full time.

[elleng]

3. GREAT news, Tobin!

Was very impressed with IU when daughter looking; visited IU Bloomington. From what I recall, they appeared to do education well.

[Kali]

4. wow!

good luck, Tobin. I'm always impressed with people who can swing this.

[lunatica]

5. Have you chosen a major?

Good for you! I bet this is another one of those things you thought would never happen to you. Love does change everything doesn't it?

[Tobin S.]

8. There are a couple of things I'd like to do

But I'm pretty much limited to online courses. There are 5 or 6 degrees that are offered 100% online. The idealist in me wants to go after the English degree, but I'll probably go with a degree in business administration.

I'm not after enlightenment or just taking courses for personal enjoyment. I want to make more money and possibly start a business some day.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

20. When that day comes

being graduated and changing careers or starting a business, make yourself familiar with this website/book;
www.jobhuntersbible.com
Not sure why the link didn't appear but google it and you are on your way!

It's a great resource!

[dana_b]

6. congrats!!

How long has it been? I went back to school last fall (only a couple of classes) and it had been 10 years since my last classes. It wasn't to hard to get adjusted to studying again but it wasn't too easy either.

[Tobin S.]

9. It's been 8 years since I last attended college

Hopefully I haven't burned up too many brain cells since then.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. Congrats, my dear Tobin!

I am so glad to hear this, and to see you making your dreams come true!

[Phentex]

10. I'm happy to hear it!

You'll do well I'm sure. Keep us posted!

[JitterbugPerfume]

11. Is IU east in Richmond?

Congratulations Tobin.


Droopy no more!

[Tobin S.]

13. Yep

I live about 5 miles away.

[JitterbugPerfume]

24. Cool!

I used to live in NewCastle, but now I am in northeastern Indiana. it has been over 30 years though.

[EFerrari]

12. Outstanding!

[rug]

14. Congratulations! My wife went there.

But do take a few courses just for enjoyment.

[MiddleFingerMom]

15. Congratulations!

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[Tobin S.]

17. That would be Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

But you got the pronunciation right.

I'm going to IU East here in Richmond. The tennis star Venus Williams is going through the same degree program there that I'm going to take.

[mackattack]

16. Go Raiders!

I graduated from WSU and work there now.


Good to see a fellow Raider on here.

[Tobin S.]

18. Cool! What do you do at Wright State?

I lived in Dayton for most of my life until I met my wife who lived in Richmond. It was much easier for me to move here than for her to move there.

[mackattack]

19. I work for the library as an archivist

Got a BA and MA in history there. The library hired me so im still around.

Im from New Carlisle originally.

[LeftishBrit]

21. Congratulations!

[nolabear]

22. Hooray! Good for you!

I went back after an interruption of some years and I loved being an adult student. I looked at it as their job to teach me and if I didn't get something they were damned well going to help. SO different than feeling like a child trying to please a parent/teacher.

Good luck!

[livetohike]

23. Congratulations!

[femmocrat]

25. Congratulations, Tobin!

Wishing you the very best!

[riderinthestorm]

26. Excellent! Congratulations! Maybe you can double major?

I know that sounds "hard" but a lot of things may overlap... you can pursue your love of English (and polish your excellent writing skills), while getting the hard skills of business?

[whistler162]

27. I have heard a lot of good things about it....

an excellent psychiatric hospital. You should get the help you need! :}

Congratulations.

[Tobin S.]

28. I've gotten the help I need

If you think I need more, maybe you can tell that to my wife who I'm happily married to. Perhaps you could break the news to my employer that I have bipolar disorder and should be disqualified from my position there. Maybe you can convince my family to have me committed.

I'm not sure where you are coming from, but I can tell you that IU East does not have a psychiatric hospital.

[Tobin S.]

29. I think I've got it now

There's a difference between admitted and committed.

[whistler162]

31. One is voluntary the other isn't!

[Tobin S.]

32. There's this department at IU East called Admissions

There was one of those at Wright State University, too, and I think it's a safe bet that there is one at every college in the nation. When I called the Admissions department they said that I had been admitted which would seem logical seeing as how they deal with admissions to the school.

What are you trying to do here?

[NCTraveler]

30. Good Luck Tobin S.

I went to UF at an older age. Not calling you older. While it was difficult it was one of the best moves I have ever made.

[Tobin S.]

33. I'm 39

[Lionel Mandrake]

34. Jack Benny was 39 too.

[Tikki]

35. Oh congratulations...

You've been heading in this direction for some time.

Tikki