Daniel Eckert

I am college student... well kind of. I am 15 credits, give or take a few, from a BS in computer science engineering. In a meeting with a professor he told me, "Your code is very eloquent, but your passion about writing it seems to be fading." Those words struck me like a brick. I dropped all of my classes; moved out of the dorms and in with some friends; I then spent the last year trying to find something I was passionate about. I've always loved writing and hope to make it a career. Even if that means reviewing iPads while doing some creative writing in my free time.

I now am seriously underemployed working at Wal-Mart. Recently I have been contemplating returning to school to pursue a degree in English.

The main thing my time in school and the last year has taught me is: If you don't enjoy doing it, don't do it. Sure as hell don't try to make a career out of it.