Tomorrow I will continue my studies in Japanese and start formally studying Web Design and HTML. I am still working full time but since I work at the University of Calgary I don’t have to commute very far to get to class AND my tuition is covered! Woo-hoo!!
It’s going to be a tough schedule though. Basically I’ll be working 9-5 (and for most of September my office is open for extended hours) and then from 6-9 will have class. I’ll get Friday night off but will have to return to class for on Saturday afternoons for a 3 hour session.
I’ve been looking forward to these classes for the last couple of months now and to be honest having access to free education was one of the reasons why I wanted to work at a University. I’m really hoping to do well in both classes and it will be interesting to see how I’m able to manage the workload. I have a strong interest in both classes and I’m sure that they will be very practical which will keep me motivated to study. I love learning Japanese and becoming more proficient at HTML should help me with this blog and my other site OmoshiroiEigo.com
Anyway stay tuned, and who knows maybe I’ll even blog about some HTML code or crazy new words that I’ve picked up in Japanese!
My name is Michael McKinlay and I live in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Although I was born here, I have lived in a few other places in Western Canada such as, Saskatoon, Regina, Medicine Hat, and Edmonton. I also spent time in Hong Kong and Japan. [
Good luck with the studying Mike … remember, you get out of it what you put in to it …. not that i live by that myself, i just felt like trying to sound wise.
Thanks Neil and you are wise! My personal strategy has always been, “aim high, shoot low.”
That sounds like a pretty heavy schedule, Mike! I hope you find time to keep blogging… wait a minute, why don’t you blog your study notes? Isn’t that a great idea?
That is a good idea!
That is great that you can take classes at the university. I hope you continue to take advantage of this opportunity. That is good advice–you get out of it what you put in to it. Work hard and enjoy the class and the opportunity.