I recently had the opportunity to travel to Atlantic City, NJ to visit with a friend. To prepare for my trip, I did what most people do today--I googled a map from NH to NJ. A nice set of directions popped out and told me exactly how long it would take me, how much gas I would use and even had nice graphics of the road signs I should watch for. Delighted at the prospect of 6+ hours alone in the car listening to whatever music, news or silence I wanted, I set off. You probably know the drill, 93 south to 495 west to mass pike to 84 to blah, blah, blah. The trip was going along very smoothly, music was cranking (okay, Keb Mo, the Backstreet Boys and Garth Brooks if you must know), then I hit New York. The directions seemed simple enough...a few rights, a few lefts and take the "lower level" of the George Washington Bridge.
Holy smoksakoli....suddenly cars were coming at me a what seemed like a million miles per hour, changing lanes, braking and swerving. My pulse rate went up to about 1,000 beats per minute and I started to sweat. I had to turn the music off and really focus to see the signs, avoid an accident and make it over the bridge. Oh, did I mention it started to rain?
Good news is with focused attention I made it over the bridge, through the city and to my final destination. I even came back over the same bridge on the way home. In the daylight it was a much different experience.
Last night I picked up the new Reader's Digest to read and found out that this road I traveled was named one of America's most dangerous roads. I had several reactions. First, why would the mapping software send me on one of the most dangerous roads ever? Second, relief that I made it through unharmed. Third, note to self...call AAA for an old-fashioned trip ticket next time. That way I can get help planning my route. Actually talk with someone about the fact that I was traveling alone and wanted to be safe--even if it took a little longer.
This is what we do here at Granite State College. Students come for an accelerated undergraduate degree and find advisors that will walk them through their "map" to the best route for them. This may mean online classes, face to face classes or hybrids. It definitely means a clear path to the end--with cool roadside graphics along the way! So play it safe, avoid the impersonal online generic map and check out a school that will give you the personalized attention you deserve. Call us today!
Holy smoksakoli....suddenly cars were coming at me a what seemed like a million miles per hour, changing lanes, braking and swerving. My pulse rate went up to about 1,000 beats per minute and I started to sweat. I had to turn the music off and really focus to see the signs, avoid an accident and make it over the bridge. Oh, did I mention it started to rain?
Good news is with focused attention I made it over the bridge, through the city and to my final destination. I even came back over the same bridge on the way home. In the daylight it was a much different experience.
Last night I picked up the new Reader's Digest to read and found out that this road I traveled was named one of America's most dangerous roads. I had several reactions. First, why would the mapping software send me on one of the most dangerous roads ever? Second, relief that I made it through unharmed. Third, note to self...call AAA for an old-fashioned trip ticket next time. That way I can get help planning my route. Actually talk with someone about the fact that I was traveling alone and wanted to be safe--even if it took a little longer.
This is what we do here at Granite State College. Students come for an accelerated undergraduate degree and find advisors that will walk them through their "map" to the best route for them. This may mean online classes, face to face classes or hybrids. It definitely means a clear path to the end--with cool roadside graphics along the way! So play it safe, avoid the impersonal online generic map and check out a school that will give you the personalized attention you deserve. Call us today!
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