I have a plan. I have spent the past year and half applying, writing, and searching deep within to figure out my next step. It has been stressful and I feel very grateful that my roommates have allowed me to stay with them for so long. I combined many lists of my strengths, dreams, skills, and ideas for my career path along with seeking guidance from my wise and inspirational friends, past supervisors, and family members.
On Tuesday, I spontaneously drove to Butler County Community College and signed up for classes that could transfer to Kansas State University. I immediately then drove to Wichita State University to sign up for a class that could also transfer to KSU. I am currently applying to the Graduate Certificate in Teaching for a license in Secondary Education (Biology) and a Masters in Education. If all goes as planned I should graduate by next May and teach by next Fall in the Kansas area. I look forward to making science fun and hands-on as well as having summers off to travel and see primates in the wild. Since I have a MSc currently and will soon be getting a teaching license I will have the option to teach at middle schools, high school, and community colleges. I am hoping that this increases my chances at obtaining a full time job that is both interesting and purposeful.
Is this the right direction? I have been asked many times why I am not pursing a PhD since I already have a MSc. At this time, I have not found a program or study that I am interested in enough to spend the money or years of my life on. It will always be an option for my future. So for now, it is back to the books and being poor.
On Tuesday, I spontaneously drove to Butler County Community College and signed up for classes that could transfer to Kansas State University. I immediately then drove to Wichita State University to sign up for a class that could also transfer to KSU. I am currently applying to the Graduate Certificate in Teaching for a license in Secondary Education (Biology) and a Masters in Education. If all goes as planned I should graduate by next May and teach by next Fall in the Kansas area. I look forward to making science fun and hands-on as well as having summers off to travel and see primates in the wild. Since I have a MSc currently and will soon be getting a teaching license I will have the option to teach at middle schools, high school, and community colleges. I am hoping that this increases my chances at obtaining a full time job that is both interesting and purposeful.
Is this the right direction? I have been asked many times why I am not pursing a PhD since I already have a MSc. At this time, I have not found a program or study that I am interested in enough to spend the money or years of my life on. It will always be an option for my future. So for now, it is back to the books and being poor.
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