I graduated with my bachelor’s in May 2007, just a short bit of time before I got married. You know when they say time flies, they’re not kidding around because it’s already been over two years since I’ve been in school. After sixteen years of schooling, I was so ready for my “real life” to start. I was just itching for it the entire time I was in college. I was desperate to be married, living somewhere other than the dorms, with some actual disposable income. So desperate that it most likely hindered the amount I got out of my college experience.
Now having been deep into my “real life,” for two years, I’ve found that, yes, the life that I was waiting for is very much worth the wait. I do enjoy being self-sufficient, and I’m so glad I toughed it out and finished my bachelors. So much so, that tonight I’m starting back in college. I am starting my Masters in Taxation at San Jose State. Exciting as it probably sounds to my readers, I’m actually pretty psyched about it. Everything I’ll be learning will directly relate to my job, and I’m just ready to be back in a classroom again. We have a lot of trainings here at my work, but it’s much different being enrolled in a class that will accumulate into degree. A pretty piece of paper I can frame and gaze at longingly while patting myself on the back.
It will most certainly not be the same experience I had going to college the first time. I’m just taking one class a quarter; Thursday nights this time around. So while it’s not going to be exactly like my undergrad, I’m at a place in my life where I’m actually looking forward to sitting in a lecture and soaking in more knowledge. I’m hoping I get a lot out of it, especially since I won’t be wishing the time away in hopes for something bigger and better.
Remind me of this blog post when I’m about half-way through and am thinking Why in the world did I want to do this again??
How long have you been out of school (if you are), and have you ever thought about going back? Or if you are currently in school, what are you studying?