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RE: Student-Degree valuable or not?
From: "DANIEL SIMPSON" <DANSIMPS () uat edu>
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2003 15:43:40 -0700
After graduation of high school I moved to Silicon Valley and worked for Napster (3 months), Hi Five (8 months), a local consulting firm and a large private school doing IT related stuff. I got laid off (at age 22) and really had to reinvent myself. I traveled around, visited friends and family and talked to as many older people as I could for suggestions (lasted about 6 months). After everything people told me, I knew what I had to do. They told me the one thing nobody can take from you is an education. I have passion in technology and law and everyday I want to do something new. I'm in my 4th week of school and wonder if I made the right decision. After all, I had to move away from California and leave all my friends and family behind. I already realize that I don't want to work for "The man" but I would like to work for one of my favorite companies for at least a couple years so I know I MUST get a degree to fulfill this dream. I'm getting a powerful degree from a school that is fairly unknown but has the best program I have ever seen (Yes they are regionally accredited) and some of the best access to latest technology any school can provide. I didn't do so hot in high school so my access to public schools was extremely limited, I was forced to spend the bucks and allow to private schools. Who can complain? I don't plan on sitting during my 4 year stint; I already have some certifications and plan on getting more. I'm doing an internship right now and applying for a summer intern at Microsoft. -----Original Message----- From: Brian G. [mailto:brian () fireflydigitalmedia com] Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 12:37 PM To: Daszczyszak, Roman L. SPC (1AD 501 MI BN ACE IMO) Cc: security-basics () securityfocus com Subject: Re: Student-Degree valuable or not? I was an IMO/ISSO/IAO for the 249th Engineer Batallion at Fort Bragg. I had 150 users, a Secret Level terminal and went through the NM/SA Class, (Which I really enjoyed.) Since I got out about 14 months ago, I have been running a network security/network installation and repair business along with a day job (not IT related). I also started going to school to get a BS in Computer Programming. I believe the degree IS definitely a necessity, and I would try to get any certifications you can wrangle as well. I think there is an Army Network Auditing course, lie cheat beg or steal to get into it. Last bit of advice, get you an old machine and learn Linux if you haven't already, it should be pretty easy, esp. if you are running Solaris. Good luck, contact me offline if you want any more info: Brian G Quoting "Daszczyszak, Roman L. SPC (1AD 501 MI BN ACE IMO)" <roman.daszczyszak () 1ADTACM 1AD ARMY MIL>: I myself am wondering whether a BS in CS will help my situation, or am I already employable. My current situation has me working as a network tech/security professional for the Army, with a security clearance. When I get out, I'll have 3+ years of on the job experience, but unless I can get some time to myself, I doubt I'll have much beyond a MCP for W2K administration, and some Army training in network defense. Any recommendations on how to bolster my resume? SPC Roman L. Daszczyszak II IMO/IAO/ISSO ACE Syscon HHOC, 501st MI BN, 1AD, US Army ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- -- Brian G. Firefly Digital Media 866-FFDIGTL 866-333-4485 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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