Grad School, Part 2

Where is Part 1, you ask? Part 1 happened back in 2008 when I attended the University of Memphis for one short semester. I thought wanted to get a Master's in English Literature, but I quickly learned English Lit wasn't exactly practical to today's economy. After deciding that wasn't the route I wanted to pursue, I started a wedding planning certification program. The idea still interests me to a degree (pardon the pun), but I haven't found the motivation to complete the program. The program gives a three year window, so I have two of those three years left to finish the project (if I decide to finish it).

In addition to these two unfinished plans, did I mention I got a B.U.S.? That's a Bachelor of University Studies for those of you who didn't know. What does one do with a University Studies degree? Good question. That is one question that I've not been able to answer since getting the degree. My response is usually, "At least I have a degree!" My boss recently sparked this whole dilemma with me again, so I've chosen to take action. Believe me, I'm not one to make decisions based on what other people think of me. I'm much more concerned with what God wants me to be doing. That said, God has placed before me the perfect opportunity to go to graduate school here at UTM. My job here will soon transition from temporary to permanent. As a permanent staff member, I will receive an array of benefits. One being a fantastic fee waiver for grad classes each semester. How could I possibly pass on an opportunity like this?! It's as if God is holding it out, and all I have to do is take it!

The school offers only a few graduate programs, so after discussions with James (and other friends), prayers with God and consideration with myself, I believe a Master of Business Administration will be the best fit. I would have never chosen this degree on my own. I don't even really know what I want to do with it. That is what's so amazing about God. He knew I was having a hard time making a decision about my future, so He has narrowed it down for me. A GMAT appointment is scheduled for this Saturday at noon. Please pray I do well on this test. It's been a while since I've taken a test like this, so I may be a little rusty. If I do pass it, then I'll start taking classes this summer! I trust that this experience will equip me for whatever God has planned for James and me in the future. We're just taking one step at a time!