David Goes to School

David completed his electrical apprenticeship in April 2009. It was a 4 year program sponsored by his employer, and from September to April he went to class 2 nights a week. He finished all 4 years with an A in the class.

Well, before he even completed the apprenticeship he was making plans to go to school again. He is now attending a technical school for a computer sciences degree that emphasizes simulation, modeling and game design. It is an accelerated program that will take two and a half years, taking classes four nights per week! Gah! So far it is going well and academically he is doing well in his classes. It is a big undertaking since he is working 36-40 hour weeks and trying to spend time with his (high-maintenance) wife and adorable infant son.

He was compelled to go this route for many reasons. First, this is what he's always wanted to do- well, don't most guys want to play video games all the time? It is something he considered persuing when he finished his commitment to the N.avy, but went the apprenticeship route. Second, he has his GI Bill from being in the N.avy and serving our country and he wanted to use it. Good thing for us too, as they are increasing the benefits (I'll let you know in October how that is helping us out, if it does). and Third, getting cancer, being treated for it and finding how much working outdoors in the elements affects a person gave David the idea that he may want to find some additional avenues. Also, I think he wants to do something he LOVES to do and while he enjoys electrical work and the accomplishment of working a job and seeing it go from start to finish- he's not sure if that what he wants to do forever.

We're praying that all this school pays off, literally, and he finds himself in a career where he has fun!