Yesterday I administered the Final Exam for my Advanced Visual Basic.NET programming course. This concluded my first class as an Adjunct Professor for Chaffey Community College (Rancho Cucamonga). My overall thoughts are that teaching is definitely my ultimate career goal. I enjoy the environment, the work, and the overall satisfaction that my students will take the material they learned in my course with them for their entire careers. When I look back at my first couple of classes, I was a bit nervous and hesitant. I didn’t know if I would be able to articulate the difficult concepts involved with programming. Furthermore, I was a bit overwhelmed to look out and see students twice my age gazing up to me for direction and insight. After I shook off the edge, I was able to acclimate myself and formulate lessons that were both informative and meaningful. After the final exam, one student approach me and said, “I’ve learned a lot in this class, Thank you.” That simple comment allowed me to fully appreciate what I was doing as well as let me know that what I prepared for night in and night out was for something. Let me tell you, it’s a rewarding and satisfying feeling and I know I will continue with this challange for years to come. Heck, I might make this a full time gig in the future. 
To view my course syllabus, visit my course site at http://www.andyhyeun.com/cisprog403.
