So its crazy to think that over 4 years ago I was in my second semester of my freshman year of college up at Casper thinking "I am never going to make it through this! I can't handle it!" to now being a college graduate and applying for graduate school. When I first started college I had no idea what I wanted to be or where I wanted to go. I decided to get a degree in Communications because at the time that is what I loved. During my time at Casper I also worked for an organization called "GEAR UP". There I tutor and mentor low income youth. I graduated with a degree in Human Communications and transferred down to UW to start my final 2 years in Communication Disorders. I had read about Speech Pathology and it seemed so interesting and right up my alley.
It took me 5 semesters to graduate with my B.S. in Communication Disorders and towards the end of it I started having doubts about if this is really what I want to do with the rest of my life. I enjoyed most of the classes but at the same time I found myself straying and looking for another path to follow. I didn't want to give up so I still applied myself and applied to graduate schools but decided that I needed to give another route a chance as well. That is where I decided to apply to Graduate school to become a counselor. Now this is something I have always thought about doing but never really knew about. Well was I surprised when I started researching and learning about it more.
I love education and am so passionate about everyone reaching their highest potential when it comes to school. I work with students everyday and I love it when that light bulb pops into their head and they realize that they want to go to college. I want to be that person who can show them that all things are possible with hard work. dedication, and heart. I want each student to know they have the potential to be great, and I want to show them how to use it.
Well I applied to 6 graduate schools...4 for speech and 2 for counseling. After everything was submitted I raised my hands to the air and left the rest up to the world and to God. I believe that god has a place for me and he knows better than anyone about where I am suppose to be even if sometimes I don't exactly agree. He has a plan for me and I trust in him with all my heart. Well letters starting rolling and I ended up being accepted into both schools that I applied to for counseling, and waitlisted at 3 schools for speech, and rejected from 1 school for speech......I think the man up stairs is trying to tell me something =)
Due to this I have finally made a choice about where I will be going to Graduate School. I could wait around until the end of June to see if one of the schools ends up taking me off the wait list, but as stated earlier I think that God has another plan for me. That is why I will start classes this summer at the University of Wyoming to pursue my Masters Degree in Counseling Education. I have been working with youth for almost 5 years in an educational setting and I have loved every minute of it. I can't wait to start this new adventure in my life. I am excited to be going into something I love and also doing something I believe I was meant to do.
It's amazing what happens when you just let things happen on their own. The universe works in mysterious ways and has helped me see where I am meant to be....now if only grad school would magically pay for itself my life would be complete!
