Posted by Erich Shelton on Saturday, March 20, 2010
Under: Commentary
I suppose most people know but I finally restarted my MFA, after quite a lapse in time. I am taking classes from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and thoroughly loving it. It wasn't until the other day that I thought…"I have a blog, don't I?" Then when I looked at the blog, I realised I hadn't posted ANYTHING since January. Where did that time go?
Anyway…I hope to be more regular now that I am situated on a more normal schedule and feel as if I am finally in the swing of things with the studies. It is not an easy task to go back to university after such a long time and being my age, but I have always wanted to do this and am confident it will all be worth it.
Meanwhile I am only working part-time at USI and full-time studying. This means the belt is even tighter than before; especially since I am taking out multiple loans to do this.
If anybody has any spare Ramen Noodles in their cupboards, feel free to send them to me! They will not be wasted.
I currently teach graphic design and illustration at the University of Southern Indiana. I really love teaching and the challenges which this provides me. It not only keeps me young, but forces me to be that ongoing learner; sometimes referred to as a life-long learner. This goal of continuing to learn as finally brought me back to the role as a student as well. Some years ago I started and MFA, but due to an automobile accident was unable to complete it.
I have just been accepted as a student at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and will finally be able to work on the MFA. The great thing is I can continue working at USI and will visit the AAU in the summer. The rest of the time I am able to take my courses online.
Like technology and life, it is constantly changing and evolving. What a joy to be part of it all!