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I’m Embracing Average

Spring semester at Weber State is finally over bringing me a small step closer to my Bachelor’s degree.  Those who know me know that a retarded monkey can probably do math better than I can.  It is for this reason that I’m no longer a computer engineering student and have opted for a degree in information systems.  (The engineering classes were a lot of fun and I did well in them but I couldn’t pass the math classes to save my life.)

One of the nice things about my current degree path is that the math is minimal.  There’s no calculus and no physics.  Engineers have to take the advanced classes in those subjects.  I knew after my first failed attempt to pass a pre-calculus class that I had no hope of becoming an engineer.  The IS&T students only need to take up to college algebra.  This was a tough class for me, but after a few attempts, I was finally able to pass.  Passing this class made me believe that my math classes were finished.  I was wrong.  I still have to take math classes, they’re just called by different names.

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All Aboard!

In an effort to further reduce expenses associated with commuting to and from work, I’ve decided to quit my job and become a ward of the state through the glories of the welfare system.  Actually, that’s not exactly accurate.  What I meant to say is that I’ve started taking UTA’s FrontRunner service to and from the office.

About a month ago, Holly mentioned that Weber State students are able to get free bus passes.  These passes also include passage aboard FrontRunner, Utah’s version of a “high speed” commuter train that runs from Ogden to Salt Lake and back again.  While I question these alleged high speeds, it does a nice job of getting me to work in about the same amount of time that it would take me to drive.  It’s also free for me since I’m a student so it’s really a no lose situation.  The only downside is if I miss the train.  Waiting on the platform for 30 minutes until the next train arrives isn’t fun.

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