I must admit Craig, that seems like an interesting way to go about finding a path in education, but I would think it difficult to go from school to school studying under individuals to acquire the education and training I need to accomplish what I want.
I was recently out and about at the local C.S.U., talking with advisers and coordinators for the various academic programs. I learned a new term that is pertinent to my goals: terminal degree.
Apparently, one needs a Masters of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) or a Philosophical Doctorate (Ph.D.) to get tenure at an American university.
I think I know what subject I want to study for my Ph.D. thesis. I think that Cybernetics would be of greatest benefit to me. I know that MIT is supposed to be really good for that kind of thing, but I also know that India and Japan are supposed to have some top notch computer engineering universities performing research in the area I want to one day pursue.
I already know that I am going to need to learn a second language or more because I
want to study overseas for a year or two, possibly more. My mom gave me the idea of teaching American English as a second language to pay for studying abroad.
I'm putting together a packet that I can give to or send to people. For the first time ever on Hypography I'm going to post a picture of me.
Enjoy 
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