MY RETURN TO SCHOOL #1

WOW where do I start, I made that phone call to TCI. You kept on hearing go back to school boy and I did was it an awakening for me.The last time I been to school was 1980. Back in those days things seems a lot simpler. Being from another country we learn not to take things for granted.

When I came to TCI it was a lot of paper work that almost discourage me but I made a promise with myself that I was going to give it a try. Since I did my schooling outside of the United States I had to get transcript and things, also being out of work play on your mind because when you are responsible for the well being of your son You know You got to do something.

My family had to make a lot of adjustments, my son attend school on the East side and I attend school on the West side and his mother work at night and attend Hunter College.My son is 7 years old. When its my turn to take him to school in the morning we go to bed by 8pm to get up by 6am to leave the house by 6:45am to get him to school by 8am and for me to be on my way to my classes.

My first week was so different because what I saw in classes open my eyes because my young classmate were ahead of me when it come to computer but I am catching up and understand a little more about DMA(Digital Media Arts). For me to catch up I had to do alot of work by that mean reading the text books and my notes.

I feel that being a little older than my classmates and a family man I take things more seriously because I got people who is depending on me. I find that everybody in my DMA class got a goal that they want to do their own business and thats an eye opening for me also because back in the days they taught us about going to school and then get a job when you are finish with your schooling.

The structure of the classes are different and the pace at which everything moves. I try and keep my syllabus near by because I find that to be my road map for my school year. The syllabus is my best friend because it gives you everything you need to be ready for exams and classes.

To anyone who is planning to attend TCI gollege I say "GO FOR IT" the financial aid office could make you question yourself but you got to look at the big picture. My experience with the financial aid office almost let me quit because they need all kind of paper some I had the other I got to get but it was ok. Once in college I recommend that you try to know where your classes are because some maybe in the main building and the other will be at the annex, I would do a dry run if I got classes at any of the annex so I would know where and the shortest route to reach them. Make sure that you get your teachers name and contact information just in case something comes up and uyou cannot make the class. OH hey also try and get a classmate info too that can be helpful.

Make sure you keep a folder at home label `TCI` because any letter or other infromation you get you need to save until you finish school. They adavantage of all the faculty got to offer because remember you are paying for everything. Your teachers will point that out to you and do not be afraid to ask questions the only dumb question is the when that is not ask. Always KEEP YOUR TCI CATALOG just in case you got to drop out or family emergency you will know what u going to need to finish your course. Course catalog change just like everything else so get one when you register for your classes and save it until you finish your course.

To all incoming students please attend ALL CLASSES AND BE ON TIME, this is not high school this is college and it moves fast, if you miss 5 minutes thats a lot of info that pass you by.

ATTEND ALL CLASSES AND BE ON TIME ALSO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ALL THAT THE SCHOOL OFFER.