In case you haven't heard, I'm currently enrolled at DeVry University in their B.S. program of computer engineering technology.  I've nearly completed (90%) my first two courses!  I'm currently holding about 98% in both, so I'm pleased.

Ok, onto the topic of this post.  Apparently to my brain this wasn't enough.  Instead, it decided to remind me of my childhood dream of becoming a pathologist.  "That sounds like a great idea!", I said.  So, I did some research into what I would need to accomplish this lofty goal.  The results look like this:  four years of a bachelor's degree, probably in biology; four years of medical school; four years doing research for a doctorate; four years in residency for my specialty, pathology.  Is it possible?  Maybe.  Would it be worth it?  Yup.  Would I do it?  In a heart beat.  Should I do it? Nope.  Why not? Well, that's complicated, but it boils down to these following reasons.  Currently, my life is busy.  Family, work, church, band stuff, and school work take up my time.  This makes online learning basically the only option.  Since biology would be an onsite thing, it would take some nifty maneuvering to accomplish this goal, not to mention med school.  Next there's educational reimbursement.  My employer is paying for 100% of a given course if I receive an A for that course.  The only catch is that the degree to which the course applies has to be blessed by the president of the company.  Since the company is a contract manufacturer for electronic assembly, I don't see biology or med school entering that picture.

So, I decided that if things don't pan out for computer engineering, I'll give biology a shot.  Besides, my dream job is research scientist which could be fulfilled along this computer science path.  I'm also considering the master's program of electrical engineering DeVry offers, which would involve research.

I guess for now I've chosen the easier and more practical route, but I'm keeping my options open.