[Maven]

I went to my college yesterday (it's 12:43 a.m. as I type this, so the end of yesterday was only 43 minutes ago) and took care of some business. Made a payment, and they (were supposed to) temporarily take off the Business Hold on me so I could register. I got to my computer late, and I'm wondering if I'd gotten on before 12:03 a.m., would I have been able to register for classes? Or did the lady not do it right, so I was never off the Business Hold? It's not a huge deal; I'll get it sorted today, but I was excited about registering, and now I have to wait another day (well, at least until the college opens in the morning, at the earliest). I'm impatient. Just needed to vent...and kick a rock, maybe. I'm just a little crabby, is all. There should be a "My Mood" setting for "crabby," but I've just set it to "Grumpy"; close enough.

[Travelinglady]

Things like that are frustrating! I can understand your feelings!

[Maven]

Thanks! I got it taken care of, sort of. I literally was in the last minutes near midnight and the third time I got on the computer yesterday, making a final choice for a class time. I was going to take Spanish online, but I decided to take a regular class. However, I'm still wondering if I should go to a different college. I have other choices. I know it's my ADD that's making me indecisive, but I can't help it. Part of me is wondering if I should go to college at all. I could just try to learn stuff on my own, and write and make money.

I know math and science are good for you, great exercises for the brain, but this Game Design & Development degree I'm considering...I know colleges make you take courses that don't necessarily apply to your degree so that they can give you a "well-rounded" education...but do I really need to know college algebra, trigonometry and physics to design computer games? Do I need a college degree to work for such a company (I know it helps, but do I need it)?

The only thing I feel happy about is, I'm taking Acting I. However, there is a video and digital media class I would like to take (if I understand right, it teaches you how to produce your own films), but it's at the same time as Acting I. It's not offered in the spring, so I'd need to wait till next fall to take it.

I'm blathering and really need to get to bed, so I'm going to rush through these forums and try to get to sleep.

[possum220]

All the best Maven. Hope you find learning and new people experiences enriching.......!!!!

[Maven]

Thanks, possum. I just wish the professors I sent emails to would email me back. Only one has, plus a representative for another college. I just had a couple of questions. I could understand if the professors don't check college email on the weekend or on vacation, but I'm pretty sure they're not on vacation right now.

[spondiferous]

It's frustrating trying to handle that kind of stuff. I am in the process of applying for college for the summer semester and have no idea how it will work out - just exercising a lot of faith right now. But it's frustrating when you're trying to arrange things and nobody's getting back to you. All the best...

[lizardlady]

Maven, sounds like a frustrating situation. Breathe, it will get better.

For what it's worth, I know someone who has all kinds of fantastic computer skills, but does not have a college degree. He has missed out on some jobs because he didn't have the degree.