Getting Back On Track

Last term was tough, and sadly, I didn't pass a couple courses. Working on a new term to tackle the two I missed and am down a bit on motivation. I have had a couple mentor changes. My first mentor whom I really liked accepted a promotion within WGU, then I got a new mentor that I also liked that accepted a position in his hometown, and now I have another mentor that I also like very much. She answers e-mails and calls very promptly, is very understanding, and is doing a great job motivating me to accomplish my goals.

Doing online schooling is tough. Not just because of the academics but how easy it is to slack during the hot summer months. Procrastination will KILL you so it is extremely important to make a schedule and keep it. Do not let your friends, your significant other, TV shows, or anything else (with the exception of emergencies with children, etc.) keep you from studying.

I am still in good standing with the university of course, but I have fallen slightly. My friend, also enrolled in the university, has had his bad terms as well so I just get back on the horse and keep moving forward. I am determined to get back on track and will keep all of you posted on my progress.

A New Term

I apologize for being missing in action for a few months but things have been crazy. I passed LAT1 and LUT1 last term with my video presentation being accepted merely days before the term ended. I thank Taskstream for their prompt grading of my materials.

December marked the start of a new term and after spending some time with lower division courses I am happy to be back into some IT courses and the opportunity to go for a couple new certifications; CIW Javascript Specialist and Windows 7 which will give me my Microsoft MCTS.

I just tested for my CIW Javascript yesterday and failed by 3 questions. Yes, 3 questions. The CIW practice exams were considerably more difficult than the test and I spent alot of time on syntax when most of the questions were more general in nature. What upsets me is I think this was my "easy" test and the next one I take is going to be syntax heavy with much more difficult questions.

But what can I do? I was close, and that's a good thing. Next time...

Stay tuned.