When I was a senior at SUU, I took my favorite class, Biotechnology. I loved being in the lab for hours, replicating DNA, trying to solve puzzles and do research. Loving the class was an unexpected discovery for me. I had always enjoyed the sciences, thus choosing my Biology major, but I also knew which fields of Biology I definitely wasn't interested in. I'll admit that I got kind-of creeped out when collecting insects in my entomology class, and my research on mice in Vertebrate Phys. wasn't up my alley either, and rather boring. I had already steered away from medical school and teaching in H.S., so I was just finishing my degree because it's good to have one. Because of this, I was pleasantly surprised to be enjoying my Biotech class so much. It involved precision, patience, and a little bit of an obsessive personality; hence fitting me like a glove.
The reason I bring this up, is that a few days ago I received a letter from the SUU admissions dept. announcing a new Masters of Science in Forensics. Now, I didn't contemplate heading back to school to do Forensics, since I had already ruled it out as well after taking some Criminal Justice classes, but I thought "what if they sent me a letter saying they were doing a Masters in Biotech, or something in that field?" The thought swayed me slightly. Would I do it? Would I be ready to head back after a four year break? I would have to brush up on my micro-pipetting skills, and take the GRE. It would be a major commitment. Could I balance it with being a Mom?
While I am not close to finding out that answer, I suppose what surprised me the most is that I wasn't closed to the idea of more education. I had shut that door long ago, or so I thought. I've always know that a Bachelors in Biology is rather useless unless you go on to graduate school. I have accepted this. I don't feel disappointed, or unfulfilled. All of this is just food for thought.
So, I will continue to enjoy motherhood, teaching piano, and being crafty. Those things are right up my alley too. :)
2 years ago
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I was always interested in genetics.
If you felt like you had time for additional eduction, I think it would be cool for you to do it. Honestly. But only if it didn't take much at all out of your Dusty and Tyson time.
Hi Jessica! I couldn't help but comment on this post...I had Nate as I was finishing my Masters in Accounting. Three words sum it up...IT IS HARD! to have a family and go to school. I was a zombie most of the time because of no sleep, but it worked out and I'm so grateful I finished. I don't know if I would do it now if I hadn't finished earlier though! Such a tough thing to decide. Playing with Tyson is much funner than homework anyway :)
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