[Monty_girl]

The last couple of days I've been really thinking of starting grad school. See here's the thing. I graduated with my BSW in Dec. 2001. With the university I graduated from they were just starting their masters program. The university gives me 7 years to complete my masters in just one year. If I wait past the 7 years I have to do the complete 2 years. OK, 4 years have now gone by, so my clock is starting to tick. Since it's a new masters program I've been kind of waiting around for them to get their accreditation. They are suppose to be getting this in the next few months. I'm getting to the point where I really want to start. I guess I'm just trying to get my courage up and say I'm going to go. I want to do this, but then I think about all the stress in my life right now with both my father's and brother's cancer, us trying to save for a house, my husband is still in school for another year, trying to work full time and then my own illness and emotional problems. Is alot. But this is something that I want for myself. I want to be a T before I'm 40, no later then that. Then there's the whole issue of paying for grad school. Right now I could afford to take one class, but then that cuts into our house fund. But then I look at the benefits of grad school and how much my income would improve with a masters. Lost, I just need a good kick in the butt to get up and just do it. It's the only way I'm going to do it.

[JustBen]

It doesn't sound easy, but if you really want it, then go for it. I'm in grad school now and within a month of starting we had a baby and moved into a new house. It was not a fun month, but I adjusted. Just watch you don't burn out. Take time to take care of yourself.

[Monty_girl]

Yeah, I really need to understand I have limits. Might just try the one class and see if I could hand it. Never hurts to try anything.

[Lexicon78]

I believe anything's possible if you put your mind to it. So I say, go for it if you really truly want it, as I assume you definitely do.

Sure, things may be rough, but it's not like you haven't had rough times before where you haven't survived, right?

You have my best wishes.

[bebop]

((((Monty))))) I didn't know your dad also has cancer! how are your brother and dad doing? I think if you want to go to grad school you should go for it!! who knows? It might help you during these rough times for you and your family too. I say get off your tushy and do it hon!!