The last few years has been this relentless see-saw, swinging back and forth between going to graduate school to pursue either an MSW or MA in counseling. A few years ago I was set on starting graduate studies. I was accepted into Fordham University's MSW graduate program in New York City and was set to embark on a short-term career that would involve study, lectures, books, research papers, and exams. Nerd that I am, I was thrilled at the prospect of immersing myself in academia heaven, even if it was only for two years. Well my dream of pursuing an MSW in my favorite city suddenly came to a halt when the reality of tuition fees and living costs hit me. The decision was made and I decided not to go. It was one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make, but yet probably one of the wisest ones I've made. While I unequivocally wanted to pursue this degree, I also had other ulterior motives for moving into NYC. But that's all in the past.
It's funny because over the last few weeks the Graduate School issue has been coming up in various forms, whether it be through conversations with people or through emails. I have this opportunity to have grad school paid for by my place of employment, but of course that comes with conditions. So with that said...should I sell my soul?
About Me
- Joy
- I am a woman with a high-spirited soul. I love God with all my heart, mind and soul. I love the pitter patter of rain and the city lights, the quaintness of old brick roads and buildings, and the fresh scent of a hiking trail and the silence of a book shelf. I have an eclectic taste in music ranging from the oddity of Sufjan Stevens to the sassiness of Taylor Swift. I know the difference between saffron and sage, among other things, and I almost know what tumeric is. I believe in the contagiousness of joy and the basic sweetness of life. Nice things often happen to me - answered prayers, flowers from friends, unexpected phone calls from far away friends, the discovery of delectable desert shops, sweet cards and packages in the mail, and laughter till your tummy hurts. Some things I have but don't use as much as I maybe should are markers and crayons, a passport, a somewhat "perfect pitch", a slip-'n-slide, a camera and common sense. I have a big God who loves me, a beagle/french bull dog mix named Georgie who drives me up the wall yet whom I adore at the same time, and three things I prize: warmth, grace and brains.
3 comments:
I don't see how grad school is selling your soul. I loved it and miss it all the time even though I love my job. It was the best time in my life.
I'm guessing that maybe having your employment place pay for your tuition may also have things tied on like you have to stay a set number of years there or you have specific schools that you must attend...
Whatever the conditions are I'll keep you in prayers as you make the decision. And I know whatever it is...it'll be the right one!
Oh Joyce!
I will keep you in my prayers over this. I know the lamenting you have done over this. I pray for wisdom and clear direction. I know He will show you!
Love ya girl! Miss you tons!
shari
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