I have finally met the sign that says "fork ahead" and I am excited. Life has presented me with two opportunities: continue teaching where I'm at, or go complete graduate studies. I have decided....(drum roll please...) to pursue graduate studies. Here's the plan: I'm going to apply and turn in all the materials necessary. If I'm offered the assistantship - GREAT. If not, that will be my out. Frankly, I can't afford graduate school right now unless it's paid for with an assistantship.
I have spoken with many people and been asked (and asked) several questions that led me to this decision. While my concern for my program is legitimate, I know they will carry on without me. I love this job and these kids, but my life cannot be complete here. As my principal was telling me, it sounds like I'm trying to talk myself out of this opportunity. Perhaps, I am a bit nervous to embrace it and go for it already, it came so much sooner than I was expecting!
While I am concerned that this will close some doors of opportunity, I know it will open just as many that wouldn't have been otherwise. Life is about to get very interesting...
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