V Nestor:  

So, here's my story: After graduating from Franciscan High School, I attended Penn State University (83-87). At first (2 years), it was Mont Alto campus at the bottom of Pennsylvania. The second two years were at the main campus in State College, PA. By the name of the town you can see that the campus IS the town. There wasn't much outside of town except cows and bellefucians. Dosn't seem like there would be alot to be distracted by, but you would be missing the fact that it is a college the size of a city. I was always a mediocre student at best (up to that point) so I was very distracted which, of course, didn't help my GPA. After 4 years of school, I had another to go and was on double not-so-secret academic probation. At that point it was very clear to all those involved that I needed to go to PLAN B. Or at least ammend PLAN A with an additional step or two. To wit: Join the Army. National Guard. I did this, and I quickly found the boot to the rear that I needed. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say that it found me... I could perhaps take pages writing what new experiences I experienced, and fun that I had. Let me just summarize that it either taught me to apply myself, or I had more time as I was not able to sit down and all. I graduated top of my class in my MOS (TACFIRE computer repair), with a few letters of commendation and that sort of thing. After taking a few jobs (including teaching 7&8th grade science in the Bronx), I saved enough money to go back to college. I attended Central Connecticut State University, and graduate...Expand for more