MS Degree Achieved!

Hello All,

After almost two years of working on it, I finally finished my MS degree as of this morning. This was definitely a bit more taxing on me than my undergraduate degree or the majority of my certifications because I found the course material a bit more dry and boring. I actually got REALLY close to quitting a couple of times there but now that it's done, I'm glad I finished.

In the long run, it'll make my resume look just a bit nicer and if I ever want to make the transition into management, It'll make that easier as well.

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mistabrumley89

Congratulations!! I can't wait to start school. It's too difficult in the unit I'm in because we go somewhere for a month at a time every other month. But again, congratulations.

Danielm7

Congrats!
I'm down to just a few programing classes left for my BS from WGU, I think my wife is looking forward to it as much as I am so she can see me more often, haha.

N2IT

Yeah going for my MBA was rough. I was out of pocket for at least 6 days out of the week. Glad that horror is over with!

bryguy

MSP-IT wrote: »

I'll be interested to see what the provided material entails, as the subject matter defined in the program outline seems very itneresting. Although I'm sure WGU provides proficient material, I've been inclined to look outside the provided resources to meet the assignment requirements for course completion. I've done that a lot with the undergrad material.

The course material more or less aligns with the CISSP areas of study. I've found however, that a lot of the material provided is dated. In the realm of technology, 7 years is a lifetime. I've used external sources on almost every task I've submitted- except for the exception of the cyberlaw class.

Congrats Iris!

j33per

Congrats! - The same program had caught my eye... not sure I really wanna "go back to school" - LOL

What certs were tied with the MS program?

spiderjericho

Congrats, Iris. You've come a long way. Making dreams happen.

TLeTourneau

Congratulations Iris!

broli720

Congrats Iris! Hope to join you in August.

Balantine

Wow I am really jealous. All my wasted years at state university... more debt and for less...Congratulations.

Zorodzai

Congratulations

. Your journey is definitely an inspiration

gadav478

Congrats! Glad to get that degree knocked out I'm sure.

linuxlover

Congratulations on your degree! I too want to pursue BSc, I hope I get accepted this year.

Legacy User

Congratulations! I'm sure its a huge weight off of your shoulders and it must be awesome not having to worry about class and studying for a certification at the same time. I'm doing that now and its a huge pain.

Congrats!!!!

Congratulations!!!

Nice, congrats!

Congratulations!!!! You are such an inspiration.

Iristheangel

On a related side note, I really want to get a class ring but I hate the price and look of the WGU ones. Using silver or gold would be horrible for me. I would tear it up at my job doing networking things. I bought myself a ring for my undergrad degree and the antiquing look wore off, the tarnish is all messed up and of course it's scratched all over. I was thinking of designing my own ring here:
https://www.anulas.com/ring_designer.php

What do you guys think? Supposedly the metal is stronger than silver and gold. Anyone go this route before?

advanex1

The envy is real. Congratulations on your accomplishment!

Ivanjam

Congrats, Iris!

netsysllc

Congratulations Iris! I have another year to go myself.

Legacy User

I know you opted out going to graduation when you finished your BS. Are you going to attend graduation for your MS?

datacomboss

Congrats and welcome to a pretty exclusive club Iris! I was soooo happy (and relieved) when I finished my MS. I've been waffling ever since on whether or not to go back and get my PhD from UT or Texas A&M. lol

Iristheangel

dmarcisco wrote: »

I know you opted out going to graduation when you finished your BS. Are you going to attend graduation for your MS?

Ekk... I don't know yet! I am getting married this year so money and my schedule is pretty tight. It depends when and where it's going to happen I suppose.

BGraves

Congrats!!
As someone just starting their MS, you give me hope it's possible! (Especially when looking at that time sink of doing all the coursework for the CEH!)

anmp

Congrats!

eLs

Congrats.

Still wondering if MSISA is for me or do MS:NM which makes me feel like I should just do the MBA IT instead ahhh choices choices.

Good luck on your next goal!!!

CompSci99

Congrats! Your hard work has certainly paid off, the feeling of relief and accomplishment must be amazing!

ThePrimetimer

Congrats Iris! Read a number of your posts and gotta tell you, you've got some hella motivation! Inspiring for me to keep going.

maharaliel

Congrats.