I just started my second attempt at a Masters. The first did not end that well for various reasons. I left the University of Chicago’s Computer Science program in the deepest valley of my fight with challenges in life. The reason wasn’t due to what I was facing or what I was dealing with, rather, the program didn’t fulfill my needs.
I did not want to program algorithms to solve world issues, I didn’t want to re-learn discrete mathematics (no matter how fun) simply to utilize the skill set for 6 months. Yes, I could have found a way, I could have pushed through at the cost of roughly $5K per class to say that I obtained my degree from the U of C but I opted not to.
Now that I feel I have life under some sense of control once again, that my focus is on the future and not mere survival, I have decided to go back to school for a Masters degree that follows my passions, my desires and hits at the core of who I am.
I will not be sharing what that is as of yet, however, I will say this. In a matter of a few short days I’ve managed to challenge myself and my beliefs on the subject I am studying in ways that I had never expected. Suddenly the conceptual framework for the subject has shifted, and as a result is providing new avenues of growth.
My undergraduate college career was unfulfilled, mainly because I wasn’t challenged and my focus was on career development, not obtaining a degree. Now that I have found a subject that allows me to experience growth and personal rejuvenation I am starting to understand how the educational system can truly be rewarding for an individual.
Tags: Just Stuff, Life, School
