Grad School

YIKES! In Oct. I decided it was time to go back to school. I’ve chosen Walden University which has online programs. My Master’s will be in Mental Health Counseling.

I figured Oct. was a good time to apply. Get the application process over with, enjoy the holidays, and start school in Jan. That would seem normal, right? RIGHT?

So I got accepted and class started on Dec. 4th. Yeah, before the holidays. –heavy sigh. So as if I wasn’t busy before with home improvements and holiday preparations, I’m a full fledged student now! I’m finding it’s a lot like last time I was a college student…I’m not getting much sleep these days.

YIKES! In Oct. I decided it was time to go back to school. I’ve chosen Walden University which has online programs. My Master’s will be in Mental Health Counseling.

I figured Oct. was a good time to apply. Get the application process over with, enjoy the holidays, and start school in Jan. That would seem normal, right? RIGHT?

So I got accepted and class started on Dec. 4th. Yeah, before the holidays. –heavy sigh. So as if I wasn’t busy before with home improvements and holiday preparations, I’m a full fledged student now! I’m finding it’s a lot like last time I was a college student…I’m not getting much sleep these days.

Next comes figuring out how to pay for it. So why do graduate programs cost so darn much? I think they figure you’ll be making more money with your degree so they’ll charge you more to get the degree.

Now if only I didn’t have to wait my turn to use the computer to do homework. (hehehe) Santa might be bringing me something small and white with an apple on the back of it!

8 thoughts on “Grad School”

  1. Good Luck

    Congrats on going back to school. It can be a stressful experience. I just finsihed signing up for the first of my last 3 quarters for my new BS degree. I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel 🙂

    Best of luck with school and with Santa !

  2. Congrats!

    Congrats on going to get a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling. You’re going to be great at it! I won’t write ‘congrats on going back to school’ because it reads like you failed or need remedial, right?

    I agree that advanced degrees are way expensive, although not having education is superior in social cost.

    Keep us posted on progress!

    1. True dat

      I agree that advanced degrees are way expensive, although not having education is superior in social cost.

      True dat. While my lack of even a Bachelor’s degree does not hinder me greatly operating within my team in my career field, when I have to meet with outsiders or find a new job, it’s a definite and pronounced handicap. If I had it to do all over again… eh, who the heck am I kidding, I would have still dropped out and regretted it 🙂 I hated college.


      Matthew P. Barnson

  3. Education

    Way to go Christy!!! Gordon B. Hinckley has ephasized education for women. Learning is so much fun. I can see why you don’t get much sleep these days between school, church and family. If I had it to do all over, I would do the same. Mental Health Conseling is a terrific goal that you will excell at.

    1. Who?

      Pre Wikipedia thought: Who wants what for who and what? Post Wikipedia thought: Oh.. well.. umm.. did you know Joss Whedon directed last night’s “Office”?

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      1. Take A Bite

        C’mon, after reading the Wikipedia bio of Mr. Hinckley, you have no comments except something about Joss Whedon?

        I know he’s a Mormon, which is a sensitive topic on this board, but damn, he’s got a pretty good resume. I hope I’m as kicking when I’m in my 90s as he is. Plus, he’s been a good businessman for the church, expanding temples and doing lots of humanitarian work. Regardless of any views on his religion, one has to admit he’s a hard-working man who’s accomplished a lot in his life.

        And he was married for 67 years. I admire any man who can say that.

        My $.02 Weed

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