Having stayed on in college to get my Masters degree in education I think I have a little feel for what you are talking about. I remember sitting in my last class and having such joy go through me . I was finishing that day! I can also share that my advanced degree has helped me so much. It gave me a permanent not temporary teaching certificate that I could use in any state. It kept me from having to take refresher courses to renew my certificate with every I think three year time period. Also, it doesn't make me feel badly to say..I got my M. Ed. There are rewards! Hope you can hang on!