As a kid, I was always thought of as a geek, but I've come to realize during my last high school year that I'm not cut out to be a geek.... what with the work environment and the condescending attitude. Nevertheless, after high school I enrolled for computer science in a private college. I was motivated and enjoyed the latest technologies. During my second year, news got out that the college was losing money. Couple of months later, it's official: the college is closing.
Obviously, the government intervened and helped students transfer to public colleges. Thing is, for colleges to credit courses, you need to provide the syllabus and they compare it. Our syllabuses were complete, but for some reason, they didn't credit all our courses. In the end, we had 2 courses credited on 8 more or less. On top of that, we went from top of the line equipment to technology dating back 1995 (that was in 2003). Basically, I lost all motivation to complete the diploma. So I dropped out and took a year off to reflect on my career options.
While watching several lectures on iTunes U about leadership and such, I stumbled upon Randy Pausch's lectures on life, on how to pursue your dreams and live in the moment. It opened my eyes: from that moment on I would pursue my dreams and interests.
At the end of that year off, I signed up for a welding-assembly diploma since I've always wanted to learn how to weld. Best decision of my life. I met so many great people and learned so much about life. I realized how great people can be even if they don't have a GED or Bachelor. But during the specialization course for high pressure welding (pipes), I dropped out because I failed an exam and didn't want to retake that test months later.
My next interest was to complete my undergraduate studies to pursue a BEd in Physical Education. Currently, I'm completing the courses required to be accepted.
But the thoughts of joining the forces as won over my interest. I'm young and still have most of my life to complete a university degree. At this point, after completing a rock climbing course, I'm looking to test my limits... and the forces seem to fulfill my needs, and I have a lot of knowledge, motivation and leadership to offer. For the future, I hope to serve for all elements and get a taste of the action! My vision being my main stopper (all those computers years :'() but I'll get the operation once I saved enough.
The Navy attracted me because of the travel, career opportunities (HT, S&R, etc.) and also the fact that the forces need people in the navy.
Hopefully in the upcoming years I can maintain this thread and also provide more information on what is a hull technician, because there isn't much information about it on this forum or the Internet (except for the US Navy).
Obviously, the government intervened and helped students transfer to public colleges. Thing is, for colleges to credit courses, you need to provide the syllabus and they compare it. Our syllabuses were complete, but for some reason, they didn't credit all our courses. In the end, we had 2 courses credited on 8 more or less. On top of that, we went from top of the line equipment to technology dating back 1995 (that was in 2003). Basically, I lost all motivation to complete the diploma. So I dropped out and took a year off to reflect on my career options.
While watching several lectures on iTunes U about leadership and such, I stumbled upon Randy Pausch's lectures on life, on how to pursue your dreams and live in the moment. It opened my eyes: from that moment on I would pursue my dreams and interests.
At the end of that year off, I signed up for a welding-assembly diploma since I've always wanted to learn how to weld. Best decision of my life. I met so many great people and learned so much about life. I realized how great people can be even if they don't have a GED or Bachelor. But during the specialization course for high pressure welding (pipes), I dropped out because I failed an exam and didn't want to retake that test months later.
My next interest was to complete my undergraduate studies to pursue a BEd in Physical Education. Currently, I'm completing the courses required to be accepted.
But the thoughts of joining the forces as won over my interest. I'm young and still have most of my life to complete a university degree. At this point, after completing a rock climbing course, I'm looking to test my limits... and the forces seem to fulfill my needs, and I have a lot of knowledge, motivation and leadership to offer. For the future, I hope to serve for all elements and get a taste of the action! My vision being my main stopper (all those computers years :'() but I'll get the operation once I saved enough.
The Navy attracted me because of the travel, career opportunities (HT, S&R, etc.) and also the fact that the forces need people in the navy.
Hopefully in the upcoming years I can maintain this thread and also provide more information on what is a hull technician, because there isn't much information about it on this forum or the Internet (except for the US Navy).
Thanks for sharing your story, and good luck on your career!
