tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13100649.post3664271401298039737..comments2023-10-06T03:24:42.143-05:00Comments on Harvard Extended: Last. Class. Ever.I Lamonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14681877739319223934noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13100649.post-88791158066918608642008-01-19T20:58:00.000-05:002008-01-19T20:58:00.000-05:00Thanks Tom. It's a great photo and the Extension c...Thanks Tom. It's a great photo and the Extension connection is amazing. What a coincidence!I Lamonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681877739319223934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13100649.post-43363317730730520822008-01-19T20:40:00.000-05:002008-01-19T20:40:00.000-05:00Ian,Ironic photo selection for this posting. Not s...Ian,<BR/><BR/>Ironic photo selection for this posting. Not so much that it's one of mine (on Flickr) as that I graduated from Harvard Extension myself -- got a BA way back in 1966.<BR/><BR/>Good luck,<BR/><BR/>TomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13100649.post-83269537882229309932008-01-14T08:43:00.000-05:002008-01-14T08:43:00.000-05:00Thanks, Chris. There is a transition point worth m...Thanks, Chris. There is a transition point worth mentioning in the ALM journey. It's when the coursework was substantially over and I had reached the point where my thesis research had started in earnest. The routines of research, consultation and writing had taken over my evenings and weekends, and <I>it was not clear when the thesis would be complete</I>. I know that some people like to approach it like a giant term paper but that's a mistake -- it requires much more from the student than simply writing a lot, and while you do get some guidance, you're on your own in many respects. It creates a feeling of helplessness, but at the same time it made me closer to the school, and, once I began to get things under control, gave me a sense that "I can do this, this is where I belong." This bond is now being cut, which is tough, but at the same time, it's nice to be able to do things like read any book I want for pleasure, spend more time with my wife and kids, and turn toward the next stage of my life.I Lamonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681877739319223934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13100649.post-14027895040426627572008-01-13T12:18:00.000-05:002008-01-13T12:18:00.000-05:00Ian, as I walked out of Widener yesterday after pi...Ian, as I walked out of Widener yesterday after picking up three books on hold from the depository, I heard the Memorial Church bells the joy of feeling ensconced in the middle of my journey at Harvard. I still have to remind myself occasionally that I 'go to Harvard'. But it's more real than it was the first two years. <BR/><BR/>As I round the bend in my program, (writing my thesis proposal this month and will take my last class this summer), I feel a slight resistance to finishing - as it will mean the end of an important part of my life. Thanks for the blog, marking your experiences. It's been really helpful. Personally, I'm sorry to see your status change from 'fellow ALM' to 'alum', but for your sake, it's great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13100649.post-39819330218045696812008-01-09T22:58:00.000-05:002008-01-09T22:58:00.000-05:00Thanks Ken and Brandon, for your kind words. It's ...Thanks Ken and Brandon, for your kind words. <BR/><BR/>It's kind of hard to believe that in a few weeks I'll have my nights and weekends back!I Lamonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681877739319223934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13100649.post-13318684154178531082008-01-09T22:54:00.000-05:002008-01-09T22:54:00.000-05:00Ian,Congratulations on your accomplishment. Altho...Ian,<BR/><BR/>Congratulations on your accomplishment. Although I am only 1/3 of my way through my efforts at earning an ALM in IT, the idea that this will eventually come to a conclusion already seems foreign to me.<BR/><BR/>I wish you the best of luck going forward.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/><BR/>KenUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12743550771333156615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13100649.post-33211558372567603512008-01-09T20:31:00.000-05:002008-01-09T20:31:00.000-05:00Ian, I've enjoyed your blog over the years and I...Ian,<BR/><BR/> I've enjoyed your blog over the years and I really hope you flourish and become great. Remember, when given much, much is expected. congratulations.<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/>BrandonBrandon Ruse, Medical Studenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13873677119804245322noreply@blogger.com