I've decided to go back to school, for a second bachelor's in Computer Science. I've already been accepted to the online program at U of I, Springfield. I've applied for my post 9/11 GI benefits, though I don't think I'll get 100% (my commitment from ROTC doesn't count towards time in service for this, so when they calculate the percentage it'll be based on the year or so after I finished that)
I feel - good. Yet terrified. But good.
That is, it feels like the right decision. I've got some more details to work out (I want to study Finance as well. UIS has a finance minor, but not entirely online. I might be able to transfer to U of I, Champaign Urbana later. Maybe. I've got options and possibilities.)
It feels right... but holy hell, what have I just gotten myself into?!? I'm going to quit a rather decent paying job (with benefits!) to study something that will require calculus (which I haven't done in over twenty years) in a field where I - a woman pushing 40 - will definitely not be the norm. And what will this do to my finances?!? I think I can find freelance work or a part time job to fill in the gaps, but I'm worried that three months from now I'll be kicking myself for doing something stupid.
So. Yeah.
Scary. But exciting.
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