Just wanted to send a quick note to say that I AM A COLLEGE GRADUATE!! I took my last final yesterday and am now completely done!! Of course it's not official until I get the grades, but I'm on the A-B range guaranteed, so no worries about not passing :)! Not sure when the actual graduation date is going to be - sometime in May/June. (I'll keep ya posted)
It's funny, I really thought I wouldn't feel any different once I hit the big day...I mean, education is so gradual, it's not like it hits all at once, you know? But walking around yesterday after I had taken that last test, I definitely felt it. Just that little feeling in the back of my head that makes me randomly smile through out the day. 4 and a half years and a LOT of money I have put towards this goal, and finally I can proudly say that I have achieved my BA!
For those of you who don't know, I earned a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology. Sociology is, put simply, the study of humans and their interactions. Sociologists study social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. They study structures like groups, families, organizations and societies and how people interact within these contexts. So really, it's pretty cool, and very broad - which allows me to do anything with the degree.
A good portion of Sociology students go for further schooling to get their masters and do social work like CPS (Child Protective Services), or participate in research projects etc. But I think I've had enough school for now. I'm hoping my degree will just allow me to get that extra edge in capturing that perfect job. Maybe a management position of some sort, I'm still not exactly sure, but regardless, I am glad I got the degree, even if it was just for the sake of gaining overall knowledge.
I applied for a few jobs yesterday, mostly clerical type work at medical offices and a few management positions in small retail stores, but for right now all I need is more hours. My current job at the Veterinary office doesn't have the hours available to bump me to full time, so sadly, I am having to venture out for some new work. Keep your fingers crossed for me. Hoping I get a call back!
That's about it for now, hooray for me!! :)
YEAHHH AMBER! I am proud of you! good work!
Have I told you enough how proud we are !! We are so happy FOR YOU that you have completed your work for your degree! Lee must be terribly proud of you. love, Linda and Milt