Going back to school

Rooster89 · 10-18-2011, 07:20 PM

yay

XwChriswX · 10-18-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rooster89

So I quit my job, relocated and am about to use that GI bill that I spent a good chunk of my life earning.

Any advice for going back to school? I am nervous as all get out about going back. Classes start in January. Anyone else done this?

Edit: just realized how sad it is that I posted this on a car enthusiast/owner forum

Don't worry bud, I am right there with you. At least you know you're Going in Jan. I still have to apply to the school and get Accepted to go in Jan.

You're not alone.

Rooster89 · 10-18-2011, 07:27 PM

Actually, I just applied. Pending acceptance. I am applying t. last time I checked it was ranked for the degree program I am interested in. So I am pretty sure the next four years =less and less sleep. Still trying to decide whether I should go for a part time job as well.

XwChriswX · 10-18-2011, 07:30 PM

If you're doing the MGIBill, you should be ok.

If you're doing the 9-11 Bill, you might have to get one to cover living bills.

But I'm looking to apply to GA Tech myself lol so we'll see how that goes.

I don't sleep anyways as it is, so that's not a concern for me... This will just give me something to do in the times when my head refuses to calm down.

Rooster89 · 10-18-2011, 08:06 PM

doing the post 9/11. if congress can stop changing it every couple of months.

XwChriswX · 10-18-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rooster89

doing the post 9/11. if congress can stop changing it every couple of months.

True story. I just wish they'd ammend it to cover 48 months instead of 36. That's messed up...

Isamu · 10-18-2011, 09:35 PM

what degree? and WI should help with Tuition on top of GI bill... or maybe that's only if you retire.. but something to check into

Isamu · 10-18-2011, 09:39 PM

and the post 9/11 Bill gives you living stipend as if you were e5....

Rooster89 · 10-18-2011, 10:11 PM

Its called the Wisconsin GI Bill. and it really helps more with the montgomery than the post 9/11. I decided not to invoke it, because with the post 9/11 its rather worthless.

Living stipend only counts for when you have class. so no summers, dec and jan are half. etc.

Isamu · 10-18-2011, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rooster89

Its called the Wisconsin GI Bill. and it really helps more with the montgomery than the post 9/11. I decided not to invoke it, because with the post 9/11 its rather worthless.

Living stipend only counts for when you have class. so no summers, dec and jan are half. etc.

Edit: Electrical Engineering. Actually, im first applying to a smaller wisco university for physics with engineering emphasis, then after two years, trying to transfer to the actually universtiy wisconsin madison.

summer school counts and you are right... sorta, the wisconsin one pays you to pay the school, the MGIB pays you to pay the school, the 9/11 pays the school directly

Rooster89 · 10-19-2011, 11:03 PM

they request high school transcripts....really? high school? I went to six different ones! how many fricken years ago!

had a hell of a time searching them all down. and apparently, one of my old high schools don't exist any more. yay.

6MT · 10-19-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rooster89

Any advice for going back to school?

Move in with your parents. Become a sponge. Get a student loan.

You know.....

waaaasabi · 10-30-2011, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rooster89

Its called the Wisconsin GI Bill. and it really helps more with the montgomery than the post 9/11. I decided not to invoke it, because with the post 9/11 its rather worthless.

Living stipend only counts for when you have class. so no summers, dec and jan are half. etc.

Edit: Electrical Engineering. Actually, im first applying to a smaller wisco university for physics with engineering emphasis, then after two years, trying to transfer to the actually universtiy wisconsin madison.

Just a heads up, University Wisconsin-Madison is also listed as a participant in the Yellow-ribbon program, which means additional funding towards your tuition if need be.

theDreamer · 10-30-2011, 04:45 PM

On the going back to school part, use the school programs and study groups.
I never really do as I can study by myself and do fine, but meet a few good people and study just became super easy and fun. Plus it helps when you do group work and you can easily find a good group to work with.

Remember you are paying so use everything they throw at you. Everyone hates the high tuition/service prices of college but they do provide a lot today.

Spikuh · 10-30-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

On the going back to school part, use the school programs and study groups.
I never really do as I can study by myself and do fine, but meet a few good people and study just became super easy and fun. Plus it helps when you do group work and you can easily find a good group to work with.

Remember you are paying so use everything they throw at you. Everyone hates the high tuition/service prices of college but they do provide a lot today.

QFT!!!

If you need to get a part time job, be sure to apply on campus. Those jobs will typically be more friendly to studying needs.

Work your butt off and make connections. Go see your proffessors a lot, even if it means you have to make up questions. They will love you for it and be more willing to work with you.

Other than that, best of luck to you.

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