For the past few weeks I have been pondering this program
I am not sure if I want to go ahead and apply and see what God has in store for me or not even take the chance of applying. A few reasons for my thoughts..The Pros and Cons
The Cons
1) Do I really want to go back to school now? (I maybe lazy)
2) Am I ready for the stress of the papers and a dissertation? Just the mere thought of having to do an interview in front of the acceptance committee freaks me out.
3) I do want to have a baby at some point (no time soon for you lurkers out there) and I have talked to people that had kids while in the program . But I just feel bad its not fair to a baby if I am not able to cherish their growing moments and I have to be at school! I want to savor each moment with a future baby!
4) What about time with Vicken and our family. Because sometimes you need to say No
The Pros...
1) I know that one day I want to get a doctoral degree. I love academia and I love learning about the art of teaching, as crazy as it sounds I do love reading educational research. Working at a public school I also have gotten to learn more and enjoy the governments role in public education. I enjoy the aspect of how education is so interlocked. From the student to the parent to the teacher. As well as what you learn in Kindergarten effects you through high school and beyond. We can't just say well that was elementary school and its done-No its not its a building block. (I am off my soapbox!)
2) The program at UCLA is made for people who work, you go to class one time a week then on Saturdays.-if you are good at time management (which I think I am) I can be able to juggle family, work and school. (AM I READY-NOT SURE)
3) Career changes can be on the way with such a degree but do I want to make a change?
So these are just a few of my thoughts..in the end whatever decision is made I will be happy with it. I also know that I do not have to be 26 to go back to school-as I have heard from so many people in my family this is America and you can go later too. So technically what's my rush? I graduated with my B.A. at 21 and with my Master's at 26-So I ask again what is my rush?
Saturday, October 27, 2007
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Well, that is a pretty big responsibility and I really wish I could tell you what the right thing is but you can only decide that. Good Luck either way...
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