Glutton for punishment or mid-school crisis
Not really a crisis, per se, just somewhat interesting. In conversation today it was brought up that some other classmates are already thinking about what they want to do once they have their master's degree. One person is going to go for an M.B.A. b/c they have already decided that counseling isn't what they ultimately want to do. Another is looking into PhD. programs to be a school psychologist. Oddly enough, the other night at my boyfriend's birthday dinner, his mom mentioned a PsyD program. Now long ago, when I was a young psychology undergrad, I did a little research about PsyD and considered going that route. Tonight I did some research on the difference b/w PsyD and PhD and it looked like a PsyD is still more my cup of tea of the two. It is practitioner based, whereas PhD is research based. Now, I can do research, but that isn't really where my interest lies. And testing isn't my area either, which is why school psychology isn't as appealing to me. I thought about somehow finding a program where I could work on a PhD or PsyD over several years and still have a family, but it doesn't look like the ones nearby offer that option. I like the counseling aspect so I don't really want to focus on research. I also aspire, in addition to the LPC I am so focused on, to someday being a LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist). All high aspirations, but at this point I need funding. I don't relish the thought of being a poor, professional student because I would like to have a career, house, husband and kid(s) in the next few years. I was also thinking the other day, as I have bought so many garage gifts for my boyfriend over the years, how I wish I had become a mechanic. My father was a mechanic and I like getting my hands dirty and I really wish I could be a mechanic. Thing is, I don't need a master's degree to be a mechanic. I need garage sense but perhaps I have that and just haven't yet tapped into it. I'd also like to be an author in my spare time and an artist and have my own greeting card line. Like I said, high aspirations, limited-to-no funding. When I put my mind to do something, I do it. That is evident at this point in my life. And as I mentioned earlier tonight in a conversation, I am not a traditional girl. To which the reply was, how that had always been refreshing about me. I think I am just torn between where I wanted (and want) my life to be at age 26 and where it actually is. Which yes, I am where I am supposed to be but not precisely where I wanted to be.Which happens in life...life is what happens while you are busy making other plans. Definitely true for me. I like planning and to have goals to feel a sense of accomplishment when they are met. Sometimes I feel like I aim too high or aspire too much. It will be interesting to see where I am a few years from now! :)

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