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I decided after I graduated in June
of 2010 from Hunter College I always thought about getting my graduate degree
but the timing was really not right back then because I needed to work and plus
life was getting in the way as well. The economy was different too eight years
ago so for me jumping right back in the academic school world I am glad I took
time off during that period to just travel, work different jobs, odd jobs,
blogging, writing, live see the world, meet new people.
So for eight years out of college
it was a long journey but it’s not that hard though we are constantly learning
always. The thing that probably changed the most for me was stepping from the
workforce and corporate world back into school. It’s a long process and it
takes a lot to get there. So for now the one thing that is toughest part is
probably studying for the GRE Exam. I have taken many exams over the years but
this means a lot to me because it will change your life and this decides if you
can handle graduate college work. I started preparing in October there were a
few distractions, but I am getting better at preparing though.
College life in the earlier years
(2004-2010) was a challenge for me but because I was studying what I love and
what I am passionate about it made it easy, I was proud and honored to learn
more and take it seriously. Some of my classes I would love to take now because
I have had so much exposure and opportunities I would probably feel more
confident now. I have done 4 internships and I already told you all about my
career experience too. For me I really had to learn about time management,
balancing work, going to class, and making sure all of my homework, projects,
studying, and building relationships would help too. See when you’re studying
for your bachelors you are learning about what it will take to survive in the
workforce: time management, arriving to work on time, handling yourself in an
office environment, and learning the skills you will need to make it on your
own. Now graduate school is different you are learning how to apply everything
all together, networking, building relationships, and to perfect your craft
too. For me I had to learn how to network, I can say networking for me I hope I
will get better, because now that I have more skills it will help me in the
future. I am excited though for this next chapter it’s only two years but this
makes me really excited because it will change my life.
This is my last time to really
enjoy myself in graduate school and college before I take on the next chapter
which will be….wife to my future husband, mother to my future children, maybe
published writer, business woman/owner, my role as daughter, family member,
friend everything will be expanded and I will be able to say I am graduate with
my masters degree, I own a home/rent an apartment in my own name, I have a car
that’s my own, I am paying my own insurance (Don’t look at these things like
burden or financial burdens these are privileges that can change your life).
These are privileges that can take you a long way in your life too. I am looking at the future with a bigger vision and I realize remember at the end of the day it's for the next generation.
I am excited for the journey ahead
and no matter what happens God and I we both know what is best for me and what
would make me feel fulfilled, bring me closer to my dreams, and my goals too. I
will keep you all updated on the road ahead and I hope that many of you do not
give up, don’t allow anyone to stop you from making this achievement happen,
and most of all remember you have one life, enjoy it, and make it the best ever
for yourself. I have been applying to schools, getting prepared, and whatever happens I am excited to see where I will end up next.
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