Rail Tracer
Freaking Ratchet
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Do you ever feel like you are at a crossroads depending on what circumstances affect your life? I have started thinking long and hard on what I'd be doing right after I graduate from college. Of course, I've left many options open, but I do have a few favorites... and both are situational. Ever since an accident occur a year ago, there is one option that is iffy right now, but that option will allow me some experience away from home before I decide to go get my masters. And... well, it would give me a smoother sailing towards my masters. There is a lot of things I need to do to prepare for it...but I'm not sure if I can get in even with all my preparation.
The other option, is to teach abroad for a few years, get my experience away from home through that, and then come home for my masters. That would probably be one of the best experiences I'd have in my life ever to be teaching English in more than a few countries while experiencing the local culture that is different from my own. I can probably do this any time I want because I'll have my B.A. with me for life. That is something I want to get through now, or sometimes in my 30's. The later I do it, the more likely I'd be tied around here.
The first option is more reliable, but at my current understanding, I really don't know if I'd get in right now. I've had great people telling me that I should try it anyways because I am a great candidate for having a degree anyways. I still need to call to talk about specifics.... but I'll do it soon so that it will be out the back of my mind. My mind is intent on exhausting as much resources as I can to get there. Medical reasons aside, I sure hope that some things come out negative. I've thought about it a few years back, that when I graduate, it'll be one option that I will pursue.
The second option would seem more fun, but it is unreliable in helping me with a masters. I'm a broke student that doesn't want to get into debt. There is a few people I know that want to be teaching abroad at the same time I am doing it...but......I wonder... so much unknown decisions.
Sort of wished there was a silver platter that said "YOU SHOULD DO THIS!" But, you've gotta learn to make decisions yourself, right?
Of course, I can always stay here, but I've been here my whole life, and I'll like a different scenery before I come back home. I don't have too many issues with the place and all...and the grass isn't always greener on the other side, but I just want the perspective that comes with it. I live in such a closed area that is different from most of America. Not like San Francisco, not like the South or the New York... no... it is a special place that other cities in America haven't mimic quite like my place.
The other option, is to teach abroad for a few years, get my experience away from home through that, and then come home for my masters. That would probably be one of the best experiences I'd have in my life ever to be teaching English in more than a few countries while experiencing the local culture that is different from my own. I can probably do this any time I want because I'll have my B.A. with me for life. That is something I want to get through now, or sometimes in my 30's. The later I do it, the more likely I'd be tied around here.
The first option is more reliable, but at my current understanding, I really don't know if I'd get in right now. I've had great people telling me that I should try it anyways because I am a great candidate for having a degree anyways. I still need to call to talk about specifics.... but I'll do it soon so that it will be out the back of my mind. My mind is intent on exhausting as much resources as I can to get there. Medical reasons aside, I sure hope that some things come out negative. I've thought about it a few years back, that when I graduate, it'll be one option that I will pursue.
The second option would seem more fun, but it is unreliable in helping me with a masters. I'm a broke student that doesn't want to get into debt. There is a few people I know that want to be teaching abroad at the same time I am doing it...but......I wonder... so much unknown decisions.
Sort of wished there was a silver platter that said "YOU SHOULD DO THIS!" But, you've gotta learn to make decisions yourself, right?
Of course, I can always stay here, but I've been here my whole life, and I'll like a different scenery before I come back home. I don't have too many issues with the place and all...and the grass isn't always greener on the other side, but I just want the perspective that comes with it. I live in such a closed area that is different from most of America. Not like San Francisco, not like the South or the New York... no... it is a special place that other cities in America haven't mimic quite like my place.
