Last Work Semester

Just talked with my boss at Constructware. It's final now: this fall will be my last semester as a co-op for Constructware. As a cooperative student, you alternate working and going to school by semesters, and you do this year round. Most co-ops graduate in 5 years, but it is invaluable work experience that really puts you ahead of the game when you get out of college and start looking for a job. It's also a great way to earn cash while in school. I decided to stop working as a coop so that I can double major in CS (computer science) and INTA/ECON (international affairs and economics). While I love CS and the problems and challenges that it affords, I really feel like the education I'm getting with a CS degree at Tech is something short of a general, life-applicable education. It feels more like vocational school or job training. INTA/ECON is a new major at Tech and I've heard only good things about it, so hopefully I'll find alot of engaging problems and opportunities there. Adding any major to your education at tech adds at least 36 hours to your overall course schedule, which is the equivalent of an extra year of classes, which means if I were to stay with my job and try to double major, I would probably be at Tech for 6 years. I'm not sure that is something that I'm willing to do. So the job got the axe, and hopefully it was the right choice.
On a lighter note, I'm finally settled in my new townhouse and loving it. I'm right next to school, and within walking distance of Piedmont Park, Atlanta's premiere park.
Hope everyone's been enjoying their summer!
-K3