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Graduation


Black Six

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So today was a big day - I finished that school thing called college. It's been a long, hard road, but it's finally done. I got all gussied up in a cap and gown and stoles so I could march in a procession, cross a stage, and receive several pieces of paper that are all I have to show for the large amount of money that was spent on my education.

 

I had been really worried about the weather, first they were saying it was going to be 90°, then there was a chance of thunderstorms, but in the end it was overcast and in the mid 70s with a slight breeze - that is to say, perfect. The ceremony still took a while with its pomp and circumstance, but I suppose I should be fortunate that there were only four hundred-something people in my graduating class and not four thousand or more.

 

But it's done now, so I guess I shouldn't complain too much. And they even pronounced my last name right, so there's a plus.

 

What now, you ask? Now I wait for paperwork and security clearances to be processed so that I can hopefully start working for the U.S. Army doing some fun and secret R&D stuff. I look forward to it immensely.

 

For those interested, here's a list of the pieces of paper that I got:

  • Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering (with High Honors)
  • Minor in Electrical Engineering
  • Graduate Certificate - Secure Network Systems Design
  • Graduate Certificate - Networked Information Systems
  • Master of Engineering - Computer Engineering (concentration in Image Processing and Multimedia)

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Only 2 years to catch you...

 

Well, that's just to graduate with a Bachelors, but I'm perfectly content with just getting a BS.

 

But anyway, glad to hear it's over. Now enjoy that real world thing.

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Working for the US Army? Sounds sweet.

 

Though, are you working for DARPA or TARDEC? Or something else top secret-y?

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Oh wow I've never even tried to say your last name. I think we'll all need a lesson at BF10.

 

Congratulations on graduating! And that's a nice collection of papers.

 

-CF

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Working for the US Army? Sounds sweet.

 

Though, are you working for DARPA or TARDEC? Or something else top secret-y?

Nope, it ends in 'DEC,' but I can tell you that there's lots of those. Despite what some may think, the government does lots of cutting edge research. It's fun stuff! :)

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