so 45,000 times 3 years of graduate school = hella lot of money.
Therefore, the graduate school thing is currently pushed back at least a year.
$1100/month school loan payments is way too much to spend hoping I can get a fantastic job (+70,000) in fashion and not burn out within the first few years.
Having hashed out the numbers with Jeff's parents, who were fabulous and - while difficult - know money and the economy much better than I do.
So what to do for now?
Work at Mascot - so far I enjoy it and am keeping the flubs down to a minimum.
Work at David's part time when possible - they pay more per hour and it's a good side job even if only for a couple of hours
Research grad school some more.
- Email UNC and find out what was wanting, what I could improve and what they want to see if I apply again
- Look into more schools
Theatre work when/if possible
Develop a couple of research and sewing complete outfit projects to build portfolio.
This should include undergarments, headgear, and accessories
- linen 1780's gown
- medieval?
-regency?
- victorian
- something 1900's?
-menswear
- opinions, suggestions?
We've also discussed moving to a cheaper apartment to help save money and try to get our debt controlled. Jeff's parents have offered a one bedroom they own, which they've been having trouble renting out. It's a good bet we'll take it and most likely on a reduced rate. It would mean moving, but we have been anticipating that all year and it also gives us a chance to really plan out how we want the space to work, to organize and ditch things that have been taking up space - metaphorically and physically.
So here is where we'll stay for a while. We need to try and be more social, get out and enjoy Columbus while we can.
Would anyone like to help??
$1100/month school loan payments is way too much to spend hoping I can get a fantastic job (+70,000) in fashion and not burn out within the first few years.
Having hashed out the numbers with Jeff's parents, who were fabulous and - while difficult - know money and the economy much better than I do.
So what to do for now?
Work at Mascot - so far I enjoy it and am keeping the flubs down to a minimum.
Work at David's part time when possible - they pay more per hour and it's a good side job even if only for a couple of hours
Research grad school some more.
- Email UNC and find out what was wanting, what I could improve and what they want to see if I apply again
- Look into more schools
Theatre work when/if possible
Develop a couple of research and sewing complete outfit projects to build portfolio.
This should include undergarments, headgear, and accessories
- linen 1780's gown
- medieval?
-regency?
- victorian
- something 1900's?
-menswear
- opinions, suggestions?
We've also discussed moving to a cheaper apartment to help save money and try to get our debt controlled. Jeff's parents have offered a one bedroom they own, which they've been having trouble renting out. It's a good bet we'll take it and most likely on a reduced rate. It would mean moving, but we have been anticipating that all year and it also gives us a chance to really plan out how we want the space to work, to organize and ditch things that have been taking up space - metaphorically and physically.
So here is where we'll stay for a while. We need to try and be more social, get out and enjoy Columbus while we can.
Would anyone like to help??