It is an off sensation to end my career (and after 8 years of undergraduate courses it certainly has seemed like a career) as an undergraduate. I find myself logging into ecampus habitually only to remember I've finished those courses. There is nothing left to check in on.
Frequently I run on auto-pilot. It's the only way I've stayed sane the last four years while I mixed family, work, and school. Now, I find myself without work and without classes. I'm 90% thrilled my focus gets to be completely on family until August, but also 10% scared I'm going to go nuts before August. I no longer know how to comprehend a "spare" minute. My life has been meticulously planned down to the minute for years now and suddenly I am approaching "free" time. I honestly don't know what I'll do with myself. So if someone happens to find me wandering around town muttering to myself about needing something to do, please direct me home :-)
For never intending to get a degree from WVU, and for never intending to major in English or to engage in Professional Writing, I sure have managed to become attached to all three things. I was once told that the hardest part about graduating was "the day after," and I understand why completely.
Of course I'm off to California to get my masters. So this is a break for me rather than an end. I hope to complete my MA in standard time, however, rather than the double amount of time it took me to get my B.A. I would like to earn a PhD before my kids are out of highschool, afterall!
I wish each you the best on whatever journey you take from here. Good Luck!
2 comments:
Thank you so much and good luck to you in California! You're great and will do fantastic things; I'm sure of it! I'm so glad you get some time with your family before beginning your M.A! That will be so nice for your kids!
Take care of yourself and the best of luck to you and your family as you enter a new stage of your journey!
Wow, you took the words right out of my mouth. I keep checking my email as well and I have to remember, I am finished. No more emails, no more ecampus updates--it's over!
It's been great having classes with you as well. Soak up that California sunshine and good luck to you and your family! If you ever venture home to Maryland, come find me at the beach! :)
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