It’s that time of the semester again — exam time. It’s the final leg of the race for the half-courses, and it’s merely an intermission for the year courses. I’m not sure if it’s the fact that I’m in my third year or if it’s just the professors I have this semester, but they have really put the heat on at the end of the semester. Finding time to study for my early exams is proving difficult since I’m still grinding out assignments. I just hope I can continue this level of energy through the duration of my exam period so I can maximize my marks in this final stretch.
Since I’m trying to graduate after next summer, I’m on the look out at future possibilities like certificate programs, continuing education programs, and of course the job search. After seeing what employers really want, and what I’m actually digesting from university, it’s no wonder why many degrees are accompanied with a college diploma or certification. It’s almost essential to get a solid foot into the door of the industry — especially the information technology industry. It was a somewhat rude awakening to find out that the degree I’m pursuing will allow me to learn even more quite easily, but not get me a decent job right out of the gates. I guess that’s what theory does for you. It gets you theoretical jobs.
On another note, we got our first snow fall today, and I got to experience it with the scent of fresh garbage, and the wind blowing at my recycling bins. Tomorrow’s commute will likely border on nightmarish, so I’ll be sure to get some good rest tonight in case I have to be up extra early. Where’s that snowblower we ordered?! It would definitely come in handy right about now! (And so would a mocha cappuccino! mmm…)