In less than 48 hours from now, I'll be sitting in my first graduate school class. I haven't been in a classroom {to take notes and learn} for more than 4 years, but why be so detailed? Let's just say it's been a while.
I am anxious, but ready for this long, long road. Since I'm going to school part-time, it will take me about three and a half years to complete my 60-hour program, residency included. Somewhere in the midst of all of this, I'll be working a 40+ hour week, every week.
Pursuing this degree is important to me.
And, yes, it's completely worth the effort.
So, let's raise a glass to being a poor University student again, eating egg salad sandwiches many nights for dinner, having cocktails with new classmates who are my new competition, and keeping my nose in the books.
Get ready for public blogosphere meltdowns;
the lack of quality writing, or posts at all;
and the idea that I might be a sane person.
But, the silver lining can't be overlooked. At the end of all of this, I will be one step closer to undeniably improving the lives of those living in this country.
I am anxious, but ready for this long, long road. Since I'm going to school part-time, it will take me about three and a half years to complete my 60-hour program, residency included. Somewhere in the midst of all of this, I'll be working a 40+ hour week, every week.
Pursuing this degree is important to me.
And, yes, it's completely worth the effort.
So, let's raise a glass to being a poor University student again, eating egg salad sandwiches many nights for dinner, having cocktails with new classmates who are my new competition, and keeping my nose in the books.
Get ready for public blogosphere meltdowns;
the lack of quality writing, or posts at all;
and the idea that I might be a sane person.
But, the silver lining can't be overlooked. At the end of all of this, I will be one step closer to undeniably improving the lives of those living in this country.
Here's to GRADUATE SCHOOL!
