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My Education
After I graduated from high school in 2000, I took an
all-day computer class at
the Tennessee
Technology Center in Shelbyville, Tennessee and earned 3
CompTIA certificates
called: A+ (About computer hardware and Microsoft Windows),
I-Net+ (About the internet and the web), and Network+
(About how to network computers and how the internet
works). I also earned a Microcomputer Specialist Diploma in March,
2002 and a Network Specialist Diploma in June, 2003.
From the fall of 2003 thru spring of 2005, I took the following college
computer programming courses online:
 | Programming in Visual Basic (Grade: A) |
| Programming in C++ (Grade: B) |
| Computer Graphics (Grade: B) |
| Java Programming I (Grade: A) |
| Web Page Design and Development (Grade: A) |
| Data Structures (Grade: D) |
| Java II (Grade: C) |
| Advanced Web Page/Site Design (Grade: A) |
| Web Page Applications (Grade: B) |
| E-Commerce (Grade: A) |
| Database Programming (Grade: A) |
| Intro to Linux (Grade: A) |
Data Structures was advanced programming in C++ and was very hard. Java II is java data structures in the java programming
language; during the course, my grades were looking towards a
D, but I pulled off a C at the end.
At this time, I decided to go for an
Associate's Degree in Information
Technology through the Regents
Online Degree Program, so for the fall of 2005 and spring and summer of 2006, I took:
| English Composition I (Grade: B) - I wrote (actually typed) 5
essays! My first one was about a few of my struggles as a child.
Click here
to read it. |
| General Psychology (Grade: C) - This was an
interesting class. I was 1 point away from a B. |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking (Grade: B) - I had to give 3
speeches! First speech was on autism, second speech was on my dairy and
gluten free diet, and the last speech was on Microsoft Windows XP and
Microsoft Word. |
| Music Appreciation (Grade: A) |
| Biology (Grade: D) - This was a very hard course. |
| Introduction to Microcomputers (Grade: A) - Thought I'll get credit
for this course from the Tennessee Technology Center, but I did get credit
transfer for one course - Networking/PC Communications, but it was a struggle.
It took a lot of e-mails between college officials and myself, but I got it
done. |
| Online Orientation (Grade: A) - I should have took this course
first! haha... but I wasn't going for a degree when I started and it was
required for my degree, but it would have been waved, but I needed the credit
hours. It was an easy and interesting course about preparing for online courses
and making a resume. My new resume was made at the end of that course
with a mission statement added. |
I "walked the line" on May 11, 2006 at
Motlow State Community College,
even though I wasn't finished yet. They have one graduation ceremony a
year. After I passed the courses during the summer semester, I earned my
Associate of Applied Science Degree with Professional Studies in Information
Technology (August 11, 2006).
Over the summer I decided to go on and pursue a
Bachelor's
Degree in Information Technology through
MTSU (and the
Regents Online Degree Program).
Starting from the fall of 2006 to present, I took:
| English Composition II (Grade: A) |
| Management Information Systems (Grade: A) |
| Introduction to Literature I: Fiction (Grade: B) |
| Introduction to Sociology (Grade: C) - I was 2 points away from a B.
I actually got an A on a 9-10 page research paper, but had some bad test
grades. The topic for my research paper was about capital punishment,
click here to read it. |
| Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior (Grade: A) |
| Tennessee History (Grade: A) |
| Computers, Writing, and Literature (Grade: A) |
| Intro to System Analysis and Design (Grade: B) |
| U.S. History I (Grade: C) |
| Organizational Communication (Grade: A) |
| Introduction to Philosophy (Grade: B) |
| Database Management System (Grade: A) |
| Professional Communication (Grade: A) |
| Math for General Studies (Grade: C) - This course was my first on
campus course. I was 3 points away from a B. |
| Latin America: Countries & People (Grade: D) - Very hard course. |
My GPA as of now is 3.184
Click here to read my other college papers.
A lot of universities and community colleges are
offering courses online. Online
courses are accessible 24/7 and are equal to courses in the classroom.
Most people probably take online courses for convenience, to avoid having to
drive to class, to improve their career, etc.
Some of my favorite country music artists are:
My favorite TV shows including comedies, lawyer, and some
drama shows are:
30-minute Comedies
|
Everybody Loves
Raymond (1996-2005) |
|
Friends
(1994-2004) |
| 2 and a
Half Men |
|
George
Lopez |
|
According to Jim |
|
King of Queens |
|
Reba (on
WB network) |
Other 30-minute Comedies
|
The Andy
Griffith Show (1960-1968) |
|
I Love Lucy
(1951-1957) |
|
The Dick Van
Dyke Show (1961-1966) |
|
All in the
Family (1971-1979) |
| The
Jeffersons (1975-1985) |
|
Three's Company
(1977-1984) |
| The
Honeymooners (1955-1956) |
|
Mama's Family
(1983-1990) |
|
8 Simple Rules
(2002-2005) |
1-hour Drama
Other 1-hour Drama
|
Matlock
(1986-1995) |
|
Diagnosis Murder (1992-2001) |
|
The District
(2000-2004) |
|
The Practice
(1997-2004) |
|
Chips (1977-1983) |
|
Judging Amy
(1999-2005) |
|
Doc (on
Paxtv network)(2001-2004) |
|
Sue Thomas
F.B.Eye (on
Paxtv network) |
Other Shows
Fan websites:
| The
Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club |
|
Three's Company |
|
Everybody Loves
Raymond |
I'm a big Andy Griffith
fan! I have an Andy Griffith website at
andygriffith.atspace.com
Favorite board game:
| Monopoly |
Favorite card games:
| Blackjack |
| FreeCell (on computer) |
| Spider Solitaire (on computer in
Windows XP and Vista) |
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