13 June 2013

Graduate Again

It's not quite real yet. Maybe it's because "graduation" isn't until December. Stupid programs finishing between semesters. Can I just say how thrilled I am to be completely finished. One friend asked, "So, what's next? Ph.D? Doctorate?" I say an emphatic NO! That's not for me. I learn so much more from application that I can't ever see sitting through a series of classes.

Getting through my portfolio was a daunting task to start. There were three of us in my cohort who wanted to push through to finish the week that school got out. This meant that we were taking a class and doing our portfolio at the same time.

I sat down and made a calendar to map out how much I needed to accomplish each day in order to not have to work on it on days that I already had plans and to get done in time to present it to my peers. I started out way behind schedule. Procrastinating as much as possible. Then one meeting at the library with a classmate and I was back on schedule and stayed at the library for much of the day. I finished the bulk of it way early and was even able to keep all of my plans I had made before I realized that I had to do my portfolio.

Tuesday evening I sat, for what will hopefully be the last time, in a high school desk and waited my turn to present my portfolio to my peers. Heidi even texted me to check in while I was siting there. I gave my presentation and handed over my binder. That's it, I'm all done.

Class was followed by an fun dinner out with my cohort and my instructor. It was a great evening, and I know I'll miss my classmates, even if I wont miss class.

It's a great feeling knowing that I'm done. That it's all 100% out of my hands. Let's just add to the fact that this girl is graduating with a 4.0 GPA and that feels great!

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