Never Too Late for Education
I had a dream last night that I was back in high school on the first day after summer vacation. I remember the excitement of a new school year and new subject matter vividly, even though it was several years ago. The dream was probably prompted by the fact that I deal with a lot of school traffic on my way to work. However, the prospect of going back to college has been on my mind for awhile now.
It’s not like I didn’t enjoy school. I definitely came away from UVa with a lot of useful knowledge, and of course the pride of knowing that I was the first college graduate in my family. I just remember all the work and toil that went into it. My last month or so was a hell that I care not to remember.
What with the finances and all, there’s really no chance of me going back any time soon. I’ve already got plenty of student debt, after all, and I have no need for more bills. Still, I think it would be nice to have a master’s or a doctorate. I refer to my BA lovingly as my, “expensive piece of paper,” but it still represents a great achievement that I wouldn’t mind making even greater.
Knowing how things go, I doubt I’ll ever head back to school. Still, nobody should rule it out as a possibility. Besides the expanded career opportunities, it’s a wonderful way to better oneself. I wouldn’t be the person I am today if I hadn’t gone to college, and I still dream of what I might become if I went back.