Over at last

Well, it is about time. The semester is officially and finally over for me since all the grades had been posted. More importantly, I am done with classes I am required to take for my degree. It wasn't easy going back after so many years. Not so much in terms of problems of handling the classes (I did rather well in that respect), but psychologically adjusting. Part of it is the fact that my perspective and knowledge shifted significantly during the many years I worked. Another part is the fact that the other people in the class are significantly younger and in many cases have no major experience outside of academia. Well, anyway, it is done. Now, it's just the matter of doing the research and defending. And, doing the comprehensive exam, of course :-)