So I've been thinking about life after graduation and I've come to the conclusion that I'm looking forward to it. Whether it's staying home for a year and finding ways to keep myself immersed in music or being accepted to a doctoral program, I'm looking forward to a new adventure.
I've heard from the University of Florida and the University of California-Berkeley and both did not accept me as a phd student. Yes I am bummed about it but the more I reflect and the more I think about what I could do with a year off the more I think that it might be a wise decision. I worry about my loans that will be coming due, but I am skilled at finding employment so as long as I have a job I should be able to figure something out.
For now I continue to wait. Which is hard, but I have three more schools to hear from. Hopefully I'll have better luck.
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- So here is my new agenda for the time being: Work, Save and Research. That is the plan.
The year off thing might sound like a good idea, but if you get in somewhere and can afford it, GO! I took time off and have yet to go back. Everyone says it, and its true... It is SO hard to go back once you stop.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your applications!
Thanks Brynn. If I had my choice I would definitely choose to continue on to my doctorate. If I am forced to stay home for a year then I will try and use that year to beef up my portfolio so that it looks better for the applications.
ReplyDeleteAnd don't forget, you can put your loans into forbearance under the 'financial hardship' reason if you can't pay them right off the bat. It's what I've been having to do. (At least with mine.) It keeps the loan peoples from sending you into the creditors if you can't pay right away.
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