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02-07-2008, 01:28 AM
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Finally Going Home
I'm finally going back home to Texas. It's been a long 15 months here in Baghdad. I just have one more day to stay alive so I can get on the plane on 8 Feb and fly the heck out of here.
 I'm glad I found IC to keep me busy on my down time. I want to say that I was able to get a lot accomplished as far as education goes thanks to IC and everyone on this Forum. If I can get this much done over here, I should be able to hit the ground running when I get back to the US and knock out more tests.Again, thanks to all. See you when I see you. 
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Excelsior College: AAS in Tech Studies - Computer Technology - Complete hopefully before 2009 Remaining requirements: 3 hrs WER, 6 hrs Nat. Sciences/Math, 1 hr Info Lit. Passed so far since joining InstantCert: CLEP 12L Spanish - 77/50 6 L Freshman Comp. - 51/50 3 L Info Sys & Comp App - 56/50 3 L Intro Sociology - 61/50 3 L Prin of Mngmt - 68/50 3 L US History I - 52/50 DSST 3 U Drug and Alcohol - 49/49  3 L Here's to Your Hlth - 56/48 3 L Intro To Comp - 56/45 3 L Prin of Sup - 51/46 Quote: There are no stupid questions, only stupid people. "Mr. Garrison"     
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So glad for you! Thanks so much for your service. My brother got back in September from Fallujah/Ramadi so I can totally imagine how excited your family and friends are!!!! Good luck on everything!
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~Autumn 38 Credits-Boise State University Culinary Arts 21 CLEP-Humanities, American Gov., A&I Lit, US His. 1, Intro. Soc. 3 DSST-Human Resource Management 7 FEMA-Disaster Related Classes In Process: Introductory Psychology All requirements met for my Culinary Arts Technical Certificate! Degree Goal: Bachelor of Science in Human Services in Emergency Disaster Services
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02-07-2008, 04:58 PM
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Thank you for your service. Congrats on finishing your tour of duty!
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02-07-2008, 08:03 PM
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Couldn't think of a better country...errr...I mean state to return to!  What part of Texas are you from?Thank you for serving, and congratulations on completing your tour in Baghdad. Best of luck to you on your future exams, and we'll look forward to your continued participation in the IC forum! Take care, JoAnne
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02-08-2008, 12:44 AM
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Thanks for your support
 Well, they pushed back my flight by one day. I guess that's better than getting extended some more. Hey, I don't know if you guys watched the news but it actually snowed over here in January. They said it hadn't snowed over here in over 100 years. (BYA) I will be going back to Fort Hood, TX (Killeen, TX) where I'm stationed but I'm from The Rio Grande Valley. That's way down south towards McAllen, TX. Thanks again,
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Excelsior College: AAS in Tech Studies - Computer Technology - Complete hopefully before 2009 Remaining requirements: 3 hrs WER, 6 hrs Nat. Sciences/Math, 1 hr Info Lit. Passed so far since joining InstantCert: CLEP 12L Spanish - 77/50 6 L Freshman Comp. - 51/50 3 L Info Sys & Comp App - 56/50 3 L Intro Sociology - 61/50 3 L Prin of Mngmt - 68/50 3 L US History I - 52/50 DSST 3 U Drug and Alcohol - 49/49 3 L Here's to Your Hlth - 56/48 3 L Intro To Comp - 56/45 3 L Prin of Sup - 51/46 Quote: There are no stupid questions, only stupid people. "Mr. Garrison"
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02-08-2008, 06:58 AM
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Congrats - Thanks - God Bless!! Welcome Home to the GREATEST NATION on EARTH The United States of America!!
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Brian R. Fey Sr. A.S. - Administrative Management B.S. - Criminal Justice M.S. - Psychology Go E.C. Globes!! Shoto-Advice:
"EC" "Prayer" "A Pass is a Pass" "Slow and Steady - Wins the Race" “Sometimes The Easy Way Is Not Always The Best Way” "Passing a Petersons = Conquering a CLEP -or- Defeating a DSST" "The 5 R's of Study: Repetition - Re-Enforces - Recognition - Recall - Retention" "Always be Ready to Release Your Mind & Incorporate the Advice of Others into Your Plans."
"Studying is like Boiling Water, if it is not Heated Constantly it will Once Again Become Cold Water."
Other Sources of CLEP & DSST Study Material
REA Books, Comex Books, Pass Your Class Guides, Standard Deviants DVD's, Petersons Practice Exams, Dummies Books, Idiot's Guides .
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Well, welcome home from a fellow South Texan (San Antonio here)! Here's hoping your flight is quick, safe, and uneventful and you are home to your family ASAP!
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Pursuing B.A. Management @ Ottawa University, Phoenix AZ 88 credits earned through traditional coursework Credits earned by examination: 6 credits - AP Exams (European History & US History) 12 credits - DANTES Exams (General Anthropology, Intro to World Religions, Criminal Justice, Here's To Your Health) 12 credits - CLEP Exams (Analyzing & Interpreting Lit, Spanish Language) Completed courses, pending credits: 2.4.08 FEMA Developing and Managing Volunteers 2.4.08 FEMA Effective Communication 2.4.08 FEMA Decision Making & Problem Solving 2.5.08 FEMA Leadership & Influence 2.5.08 FEMA Protecting Your Home or Small Business from Disaster Scheduled college coursework: Interpersonal Communication Graduation Review On track for B.A. completion 8.23.08 - degree posting 12.31.08 !
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04-30-2008, 04:34 PM
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Studying is Harder than I thought
Thank you guys for all your replies.
Well, since I've been back in the US from Iraq, I thought I would knock out more exams quicker. Especially since I'm not getting shot at or have rockets fall on me anymore. But I found that my little girl and wife have been keeping very busy. Hardly any time to study. They have me running around all over the place when I'm not working. When I want to study for a test at night, I am too tired. I finally put in 3 days of study time on my US Hist I test and passed it with a 52. Barely but I passed. Natural Science is next along with US Hist II. My wife was amazed at how much CLEP/DSST credit I got with the help of IC during my deployment. I think I got her on board so she can finish up here Teaching Degree. After all, When I retire, she needs to pick up the tab so I can go fishing/hunting. And of course be a stay at home dad Or (Domestic Engineer) as I like to call it. Thank you guys,
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Excelsior College: AAS in Tech Studies - Computer Technology - Complete hopefully before 2009 Remaining requirements: 3 hrs WER, 6 hrs Nat. Sciences/Math, 1 hr Info Lit. Passed so far since joining InstantCert: CLEP 12L Spanish - 77/50 6 L Freshman Comp. - 51/50 3 L Info Sys & Comp App - 56/50 3 L Intro Sociology - 61/50 3 L Prin of Mngmt - 68/50 3 L US History I - 52/50 DSST 3 U Drug and Alcohol - 49/49 3 L Here's to Your Hlth - 56/48 3 L Intro To Comp - 56/45 3 L Prin of Sup - 51/46 Quote: There are no stupid questions, only stupid people. "Mr. Garrison"
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