Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Education

Last week was overwhelming.  I have never taken six college classes at the same time and getting them all straight is taking some getting used to.  I don't even feel like I had a break from summer semester and here we are already into fall.  Being the first week, the conversation turned to majors and careers.  Yes, I am a English major but no, I don't know what I want to do.  Sometimes I feel as if college is more about careers than an education.  I was talking to one of my professors today and I asked him about his schooling and where he received his degrees and he told me but followed it up with, "but, that's not where I got my education."  It was interesting to hear from someone teaching at a University but at the same time I knew that what he was saying was true.  It was something that I needed to hear.  I am a lover of books and I am grateful to say that I have been educated by what the written world has offered and by the life experiences that I have gone through.  I am glad that I was reminded of that today because why I may not know just what it is I am meant to do with my life, I do know that I chose my education.  That being said, a career isn't everything but I'm not naive enough to think it means nothing.  What do I do?    

3 comments:

Wendy said...

It all means something and nothing and everything and...just put on She and Him and know that the world is ok and tomorrow will be a better day.

Wendy said...

Then watch Buffy - that's always the cure.

Rosie said...

I saw your sweet Mom and Dad yesterday. They were up to the 'barn' letting the boys play. She is such a sweet Lala.

I miss talking with you more regularly--I hope that you are managing---you have a massive load. Just remember---you are stronger than you know!