Class up dates: one-by-one...
Monday and Wednesday afternoons you will find me in the Security class with Mr. Long. This is a great class: interesting, educational, and fun. (Of course we ALL like Mr. Long!)
We are WAY past the McCumber Cube (affectionately called the Cucumber Cube). The latest, hottest Security topic is "Planning for Security" which covers things like security policies, standards, and practices; information blueprint; security education, training, and awareness; continuity strategies; incident recovery; disaster recovery planning; and, law enforcement involvement.
The bottom line is the boy scout motto: be prepared.
The NEXT chapter will be about security technology like firewalls and VPNs. I can't wait.
Tuesdays and Thursdays are very full days with three classes each day!
Networking is my first morning class. (Mr. Long again) Today we made a 568B cable by putting RJ45 connectors on both ends of a 4-foot strand of Cat5 cable. It took me a number of tries per end before mine passed inspection and actually worked! But I did it. And, it was fun!
Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development (EMPL 1000) is RIGHT after Networking class. (Mrs. Palmer is a WONDERFUL teacher.) Today we practiced introductions and conversations, and worked on remembering the name of the person by saying it at least three times during the conversation. We had to use a word with our name: a pet name, an adjective, whatever. I introduced myself as Sweet, Silly Sue. I figured it fit - especially the silly part. (Silly as in having fun, not silly as in dumb. LOL)
Oh yes, and I DID teach class for about 20 minutes (about a week ago). The topic was, "How to be a good host/hostess, and how to be a good guest." It seemed to be well-received. Mrs. Palmer has asked me to come to her other two EMPL 1000 classes in November and teach it again. So I must have done okay.
Then there is the mad rush to eat lunch. I have just 40 minutes to get from one side of the campus to the other, eat, and get to my next class.
PHP. Now THAT is a class! (Mrs. Black may be a new teacher but she is VERY good.)
PHP is my challenge class. If I make an A in this class and maintain my 4.0 it will be a miracle. This is SO difficult for me and sometimes I get so mixed up. But it is better now that we are heading into chapter 5: it is beginning to actually make some sense. Finally!
I am REALLY learning a LOT in this PHP class - and I can sure see the advantage of it. Plus, it is a server-side scripting language so it creates dynamic Web pages - things like forms, etc.
As to school clubs...
I am still involved in Rotaract, in fact: I just became the Secretary. Fun! (All that really means is that I take minutes, type them up, and submit them! But I am good at taking notes.)
Rotaract asked for volunteers to help at A Taste of Clarkesville, which turned out to be very fun. I eally enjoyed volunteering for that event.
I decided against joing any new clubs due to my full plate. So Phi Beta Lambda will have to wait another semester... though I did attend one meeting and know I would enjoy being involved.
As to HEROES club, well, it is on the back burner this semester due to my schedule and their meetings: during my short 40 minute lunch break!! There is NO way I could get there!! LOL Oh well. They will be there next semester.
Social life at school...
AS to making new friends and enjoying the students at NGTC: I LOVE it and I have a number of new friends. I like everyone in each of my classes and we are all friendly and helpful to one another. It is great.
I even played pool a couple of times last term, and hit a movie with a friend this week. It is wonderful making new friends and getting to know new people. But then, I'm a people person!!
Time marches on...
Next thing you know midterms will be over and the semester will be winding down. I am already anticipating my next term!
Yep, I am absolutely sold on this school stuff! But I could not do it without HOPE, PELL, and WIA - for which I am very gratefull.
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