The Great Doctoral Degree Hunt: Part 1

Photo by ~John~Going back to school and ‘finishing up’ has been something on my mind for a while. I was the first on both sides of my family to complete even a Master’s, but I still don’t know if that’s enough. When I’ve asked great people like Gardner Campbell or Scott Chadwick this question, they usually reply with “Well, what do you want to do?” and my answer always is “I’m not sure.” Their eyes get quizzical and then they usually reply with “That’s actually OK, and probably better.” Though I don’t know what my future holds for me, I don’t want to be in a situation where I’m limited if I don’t have a doctoral degree. After countless conversations with my hubby about what is the best cost and time choice for us, I’ve decided to start narrowing down my search, but to keep it open to different degree options. This series will document my progress over the next few weeks. Continue reading









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