Ryan Lachapelle
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Ryan Lachapelle
@ryanlachy.bsky.social
Full-time CS // Part-time IT. Often tinkering, rarely productive. Muay Thai keeps me (mostly) sane. My blog: https://ryancad.ca
Returning to school but worried about making connections with younger classmates and professors? Here's some advice that helped me build a strong network 👉 backend.ryancad.ca/articles/691... #ENGL2696
Building New Connections as a Mature Student
backend.ryancad.ca
November 14, 2025 at 11:38 PM
From working odd jobs while not knowing what to do in life, to being 2 semesters away from graduating CS while working in IT... Here's how everything started: backend.ryancad.ca/articles/690... #ENGL2696
My Educational Journey: A Story
backend.ryancad.ca
November 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
1/3) As a returning student, choosing between traditional and online schooling is arguably the most important decision you'll make in your educational journey.

Here's what I learned from doing both 👇
October 31, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Thinking of returning to school at a later age? Watch as I share three quick tips that helped me succeed in returning to University at the age of 27 👇 #ENGL2696 #MyCSJourney
October 24, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Curious if you'd be able to learn better if you went back to college now? As someone who actually did go back, here's what I learned:

backend.ryancad.ca/articles/68e... #ENGL2696
An Intriguing X Post: My Reply
backend.ryancad.ca
October 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Reposted by Ryan Lachapelle
University can only teach you so much. One thing I've realized while working part-time in IT is that learning never stops: backend.ryancad.ca/articles/68e... #ENGL2696
A Lesson from Working IT While Studying CS
backend.ryancad.ca
October 4, 2025 at 2:22 AM
University can only teach you so much. One thing I've realized while working part-time in IT is that learning never stops: backend.ryancad.ca/articles/68e... #ENGL2696
A Lesson from Working IT While Studying CS
backend.ryancad.ca
October 4, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Education and job-market expectations can make it tough for students to find their true life purpose. The reality is not everybody has it figured out by the age of 18, and that's completely okay: backend.ryancad.ca/articles/68d... #ENGL2696
You Don't Need to Have It All Figured Out by 18
backend.ryancad.ca
September 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Some new blog updates:
- Implemented basic SEO & Google Indexing
- Created analytics dashboard w/ tracking system
- Added mobile UI improvements (text wrapping)
- Built dynamic Open Graph meta cards for sharing articles

Great progress for a Sunday, I must say
September 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Contemplating on returning to school after such a long break? Here are 3 tips that helped me succeed as a mature student: backend.ryancad.ca/articles/68c... #ENGL2696
Tips for Succeeding as a Returning Student
backend.ryancad.ca
September 20, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Returning to school at 27 to pursue a CS degree was not easy, however it is one of the best choice I've ever made in my life.

As I close in on graduation, I've started a blog to talk about my overall journey: the challenges, the victories, and the lessons learned along the way.

Link below.
September 13, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Excited to begin my blogging journey as part of
@holmesandgardens.bsky.social's
#ENGL2696 Course - Writing for Digital and Social Media!

Now I have no excuse not to make use of my blog 😅 First post coming soon!
September 13, 2025 at 3:24 AM