Written by In less than 2 weeks I begin another course online with Ryerson University. As per this post’s tittle… I have found “school” a bit challenging to say the least.
I realize that approaching the experience confrontationally will only make it more difficult than simply welcoming it… so let’s just say the tittle is there for impact and not how I really feel 😉
Round 1
I went to York University full time for 1 year back in 1991/92 while working full time… 3 years after finishing high school. At the time I was very interested in Asian culture and economics. I continued to work in retail during the school year… and never really got into the habit of attending classes. I did poorly and decided not to return! Plus I really felt a career involving Retail was my destiny.
I’ve always felt at a disadvantage not having gone to University. I’ve always felt insecure because I can’t say I have a degree! There… I’ve said it… so now I’m going to fix it!
Round 2
As noted in previous posts I took an avid interest in reading in mid 2004 and really got into gear in 2005. In August 2005 a brochure for Ryerson’s continuing education came in the mail and I discovered they had a Retail Management Certificate program. I decided to enrol at the last minute and signed up for 3 courses starting in September 2005!!! It didn’t take me a week to realize I had overwhelmed myself and dropped 1 right away. I fell behind in the 2nd one and didn’t complete the course… and finished the 3rd one with a C (yuck)
Round 3
Well… having fallen off more wagons than I can count… I realize the trick is jumping back on that wagon as often as possible! So I signed up for 1 course this semester… marketing 101… which I hope will teach me some valuable lessons that I can apply to my business right now.
So as the bell rings for round 3… I will stand up and attempt to knock this one out with an A
Marc Wagner
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Hi Rocky,I mean Marc, listen if old Balboa can win six historic fights, you should have no problem raching in the B’s and A’s. Good luck to you in the ring, oops, I meant in the classroom. Love, Dad.
As always Dad… thank you for your encouragement and support!
Marc, I am the assistant news editor with Excalibur (York university’s student newspaper) I’m doing a story on retention rates, and was wondering if I could interview you on why you didn’t stay with York as a school If you are interested could you email me at [email protected], my deadline is today. Thanks!
I get an email notification when ever someone leaves a comment on my blog… which is how I discover this one! I hope it not too late… and all of sudden I feel far more exposed… than I did a few momments ago!
Marc Wagner
marcwagner.net