Baby steps in the right direction...
So, what I wasn't explaining before:
I found out about a graduate program that is exactly what I was looking for, a combination masters of science and business, Thursday two weeks ago. It's a truly amazing program that trains people not only in scientific techniques, but in industry practices, with a mandatory internship, and an applied science thesis. They still had a week to go on their application cycle, and through a crazy set of circumstances, dumb luck, and burning the midnight oil, I managed to apply, turn in scores, and get three letters of rec submitted. While I was scrambling to get this together, I was emailing back and forth with an admissions counselor about various things to do with the application.
I got a phone call today- to schedule an interview- which because of the timing, will be a phone interview- TOMORROW-because the admissions committee is meeting Thursday- and he wanted me to interview before then.
Two weeks ago today, I didn't know this program existed, and I may very well be moving to So Cal in a matter of months. I'm so excited, and so nervous, and beyond overwhelmed. I haven't let myself think about what it means for my life here- I figure I'll cross that bridge if and when I get there.
It's just nice to feel this excited and hopeful. Something clicked when I found out about this program, and I've been running with it in spite of some stupid drawbacks.
I scheduled my interview earlier today, got off the phone, and literally let out a victory song and dance. Fingers crossed!!!! Wish me luck for this interview. :D
I found out about a graduate program that is exactly what I was looking for, a combination masters of science and business, Thursday two weeks ago. It's a truly amazing program that trains people not only in scientific techniques, but in industry practices, with a mandatory internship, and an applied science thesis. They still had a week to go on their application cycle, and through a crazy set of circumstances, dumb luck, and burning the midnight oil, I managed to apply, turn in scores, and get three letters of rec submitted. While I was scrambling to get this together, I was emailing back and forth with an admissions counselor about various things to do with the application.
I got a phone call today- to schedule an interview- which because of the timing, will be a phone interview- TOMORROW-because the admissions committee is meeting Thursday- and he wanted me to interview before then.
Two weeks ago today, I didn't know this program existed, and I may very well be moving to So Cal in a matter of months. I'm so excited, and so nervous, and beyond overwhelmed. I haven't let myself think about what it means for my life here- I figure I'll cross that bridge if and when I get there.
It's just nice to feel this excited and hopeful. Something clicked when I found out about this program, and I've been running with it in spite of some stupid drawbacks.
I scheduled my interview earlier today, got off the phone, and literally let out a victory song and dance. Fingers crossed!!!! Wish me luck for this interview. :D