Back to School!

Well I am in my 30's and I have finally made the decision, and the commitment, to go back to school! I did graduate University with my BA in Psychology in 2000 and I have taken the odd course here and there but I have not committed to a post-graduate program until now! I have to say, going back to school when you're older, more mature, however you want to look at it is much more fulfilling than going to school when I was younger. Back then I felt as though I had to go to school and now I am choosing to go to school. I know I keep saying this but I am much more committed!

I was stuck in a trap for a while of thinking that I had my degree and I had to work with my degree within the work world. Well I can't even say that is true to a fraction of a degree! It's my life and I am free to do whatever I want to do! It's amazing how many years it takes to come to that realization ~ I wonder why that is...? Yes it's true that the people who do the hiring may have criteria that they'd like you to meet, so if it's a job that you want to and obtain the criteria and credentials that they are looking for! Just get up and do it! The year or two that it takes to update your skills and education will pass whether you are going to school or not so you can't look at it in terms of "this will take me too long"... Well, you can look at it like that but you'll only be holding yourself back.

I am taking my post-grad course part-time via distance education. I work full time and need to continue to do so in order to pay my bills and enjoy certain things in life. Yes, part-time will take me longer to complete the program however it works with my lifestyle so it works for me! It also allows me to pay for the courses one at a time rather than in a large lump sum.

So, if going back to school has ever crossed your mind I say go for it! Take the plunge and the opportunity to do what you want with your life. This year is going to pass by one way or another, won't it be nice to look back at the end and realize all that you've accomplished?

Good Luck!