Back To School

A funny thing happened on the way to the bathroom....

My phone rang and it was some guy from some university bank - a place that researches the best schools for you to apply to, based on your field of interest. I didnt know why the hell he was calling me, but apparently, in the process of trying to apply for a job online, I inadvertently hit something that sent my information to him.

I had been going back and forth in my mind about getting my Master's, and even started on a path of pursuing it a little over a year ago. Unfortunately, the bougie institution I applied to didnt accept me and I just said fuck it. I still intended to do it, I just was in no rush.

I entertained the guy and he came up with four universities that would allow me to study online. I received calls from all of those places, each of three admissions people being totally disregarding of my inability to spend a damn hour and a half on the phone without warning. I became really annoyed with them and it turned me off from their programs, but only one course of study really attracted me anyway - a Master of Psychology, with a concentration in Criminology and Justice Studies - which was only offered by the fourth university. She hadnt called me yet.

When she finally did, she was very pleasant and knowledgeable and she didnt sweat me about staying on the phone with her. She simply honored my request to just send me the info, for perusal on my own time, and I ended up calling her back a half hour later.

We went through tons of shit later that day and at the end of it, I was filling out the application, authorizing release of my undergrad transcripts and faxing off the signed paperwork. Today, Im approved for financial aid and officially enrolled as a graduate student. I dont know how that happened, with no intent at all, but hey, I'll take it.

One of my favorite posters from my basketball days said, "Somewhere, someone is practicing, and when you meet her in head to head competition, she will beat you." I dont know why that has always stuck in my head, but its definitely true for more than basketball. CLEARLY NYC is a very competitive market and my experience, extensive as it may be, just hasnt seemed to cut it. Maybe this is something I need to even the playing field. Hell, I might even be able to borrow enough aid to pay my rent LOL. I guess we'll see.

I chalk this up to fate. I was surely not thinking about school, and wasnt gonna make time to sit down and research schools and all that. It absolutely had to happen just the way that it did.

All in all, it was a solid decision and Im glad about it. Sometimes the cosmos have to force your hand. Lord knows I have been so preoccupied with job hunting and stuff, I wasnt even thinking about any other recourse. Once I knock this Master's out, the Doctorate wont be far behind. Im bout to be Doctor Dig for real! Holla!