i suggest that you take a step back and really think about what it is that you want. as you already know grad school is a serious committment. you need to take time to ask yourself some hard question and be honest: what are my future plans next year, 5 yrs from now? how will my advanced degree help me to achieve those goals? why have i chosen to pursue this graduate program? what was my motivation? making the investment now to answer these question will save you in the future. if need be, take a break from school until you have more focus. speak to advisors or mentors, people that can give you honest feedback.
grad school is not for everyone and it might not be a necessity for you in order for you to pursue your goals, but you have to have some clearly defined goals written down.
i hopes this helps some.
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Originally posted by ProseChild02
I am currently in grad school but thinking of changing programs. I'm a very indecisive person. I'm afraid of making a final decision, then 10 yrs down the road realizing that I should have chosen the 'other' choice. So currently I'm back into the research bin as far as what I want to do and what I can do with my career.
My strengths: strong writing skills, strong editing skills, good organization skills, good at working with people, computer proficiency..
weaknesses: not really sure yet, but I think its monotony. Jobs where I'm doing endless clerical duties or anything that is the same, day in day out - that doesn't seem to have a purpose drives me crazy.
I'm so lost! I've researched law, teaching, editing, magazine journalism, you name it, if it has to do with writing I've probably looked at doing that. Reading everyone's grad school plans made me feel even more lost  . *sigh
Any suggestions?
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