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Taking the Grad School Plunge - Thanks to This Forum! - marianne202 - 07-24-2010
Ok, so I have decided to start my Master's in Healthcare Administration at Bellevue University 8/10/10! It is an intense 18 month non-stop cohort program. Now the worrying begins!
Am I too old to do this?
Am I smart enough to do this?
Can I survive this?
18 months ago I never would have dreamed about getting my bachelor's degree let alone enrolling in grad school. I have completed 3 degrees since 2/09 so I just hope I have the energy and focus to stay motivated. I have a grad cert I want to complete towards the end of this program or after I complete it. Then I will be done on my educational path. I have no desire to complete a dissertation so no doctorate in my future.
Thanks to all the support on this board I have gone further than I ever could have dreamed...even after several mojitos! I wish everyone the best of luck in reaching their own goals. Thank you!
Taking the Grad School Plunge - Thanks to This Forum! - NAP - 07-25-2010
You can do this, Marianne! You have accomplished so much in such a short time. So many of us want to go on to grad school; it will be a joy to watch you succeed at this, too.
(One step at a time. Don't look too far ahead and scare yourself.)
Taking the Grad School Plunge - Thanks to This Forum! - skyfall123 - 07-25-2010
Quote:Am I too old to do this?
Am I smart enough to do this?
Can I survive this?
No
Yes
Yes
Taking the Grad School Plunge - Thanks to This Forum! - ShotoJuku - 07-25-2010
[COLOR="Navy"]Too old? NEVER!! :iagree:
This old man (50) is now in the enrollment process for a Ed.D program. Talk about taking a plunge - I'm the guy in the deep end with lead weights tied around my ankles (gulp). :willynilly: [/COLOR]
Taking the Grad School Plunge - Thanks to This Forum! - MISin08 - 07-25-2010
Marianne, Shoto --
You're both an inspiration. So is the economy and data on job growth, but you two are in a good way....
Phillip
Taking the Grad School Plunge - Thanks to This Forum! - alleycat - 07-25-2010
Geezer Wrote:No
Yes
Yes
[SIZE="5"]Ditto!!!!![/SIZE] Stop being so Virgo please.
Taking the Grad School Plunge - Thanks to This Forum! - cookderosa - 07-25-2010
marianne202 Wrote:Ok, so I have decided to start my Master's in Healthcare Administration at Bellevue University 8/10/10! It is an intense 18 month non-stop cohort program. Now the worrying begins!
Am I too old to do this?
Am I smart enough to do this?
Can I survive this?
18 months ago I never would have dreamed about getting my bachelor's degree let alone enrolling in grad school. I have completed 3 degrees since 2/09 so I just hope I have the energy and focus to stay motivated. I have a grad cert I want to complete towards the end of this program or after I complete it. Then I will be done on my educational path. I have no desire to complete a dissertation so no doctorate in my future.
Thanks to all the support on this board I have gone further than I ever could have dreamed...even after several mojitos! I wish everyone the best of luck in reaching their own goals. Thank you!
No!
Yes!
Yes!
I have no doubts you will do awesome!!!
Taking the Grad School Plunge - Thanks to This Forum! - motuterry - 07-27-2010
marianne202 Wrote:Ok, so I have decided to start my Master's in Healthcare Administration at Bellevue University 8/10/10! It is an intense 18 month non-stop cohort program. Now the worrying begins!
Am I too old to do this?
Am I smart enough to do this?
Can I survive this?
As one who has recently taken the plunge, please allow me to add my 2 cents.
1) Regarding age. You will, God willing grow older. You can do it with or without a masters degree.
2) Regarding smarts. I struggled and continued to question whether I can compete at this level. It is indeed a different ball game. Thus far 4.0
3) Can you survive? Can you survive knowing the opportunity was there and you didn't do it?
Best wishes to you!
Taking the Grad School Plunge - Thanks to This Forum! - GoodYellowDogs - 07-27-2010
I'm looking forward to great things from you!