October 11, 2010

  • Found this. Wrote it during nap time at work awhile ago.

    I'd like to major in psychology, with some focus on sociology, social welfare, counseling, and philosophy.  Maybe some education classes and be certified to teach- high school and college level.
    In my free time I'd like to write and eventually publish a book. Other hobbies I'd like to be involved in: rock wall climbing, want an elliptical, painting (take some painting classes?), reading, movie watching. Very involved in church and with my church family. Study bible daily, memorize passages.  I'd like to become a foster parent, own a dog or hedgehog, have my own house with a tireswing and eventually some kids. On holidays I'd like to travel- across the United States and eventually to another country. Improve my cooking skills.

    Some additions to my thoughts:
    I'm also interested in majoring in English. I could envision myself as an English teacher, in fact, if I could be a creative writing teacher I would be one of the happiest girls in the world.
    I want to have an extensive book and music collection.

    I'm terribly afraid of becoming a teacher. The pressures, expectations, not to mention the steps it takes even become capable of teaching and who knows if I'd actually be hired. Afraid of not being good enough. I don't want to be the person who is a terrible educator. Worried that work would distract me from what's important. Worried that I might not like it even though I've thought about this career off and on for years. Don't want to get stuck in a huge ditch of debt. What if I want to move, how will my degree/credentials transfer to another state? Where should I live, where should I go to school to prepare myself for this career?

    Considering applying to some colleges and seeing how much schooling it will take to become an English teacher or what I could do if I majored in Psychology. If I could get some loans, how much would it cost and how I would be able to pay it off, and how long it will take to pay it off. Maybe find a place where I can live on campus, even though I have mixed feelings on that idea. Compare apartment vs staying on campus costs.