Up until recently, I had applied to and enrolled in an introductory graphic design class at a local design school. At the last minute, I decided to withdraw. Why? I decided to end my addiction to formal coursework ("my name is Hope, and I am a coursaholic"). I have a bachelor's in German and completed 66.66% of an MBA degree. I love being a lifelong learner, but I decided the hassle of paying tuition, turning in assignments on another's schedule, and commuting time (not to mention a toddler and future deployments) would reduce the enjoyment and feasibility of that format.
So why not teach myself? On my own schedule? By my own syllabi?
While I will not have the feedback of formal instructors, I will reach out to my friends, peers, and kindred spirits for guidance.
It's more fun this way anyhow. My two-year-old is just starting to get interested in drawing and coloring -- that beats a classroom any day of the week!
