I think I have LOST MY MIND!!!

[Beryana]

Many people know that I have a sick and twisted mind. I need some thoughts on this. I am looking at working on two masters programs at the same time (and not really related at that!). I have already been accepted to the MSTeaching in History at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (and just need to put in the application) and have applied for the MA in Theology and Christian Ministry from Franciscan University of Steubenville (distance learning). I am seriously considering doing both. My ultimate goal is to teach religion in the Catholic schools - the history would just be for fun!

This would also mean leaving my current job as the Lancome counter manager for a local department store. HOWEVER I have just started with Mary Kay so I would also have income there - in addition to financial aid. . .

Thoughts, suggestions, reality checks, etc would be appreciated!

Roses!

Sarah

[AOIIalum]

I have absolutely no doubt that you could do it, if you wanted to!

Question is--do you *want* to? What are the requirements in WI to teach religion courses? Are you looking to teach elementary or high school? Could you pick up enough religion or theology courses in the MSTeaching course electives to make it work that way? Is there another Masters program around that would somehow combine your love of History with your desire to teach Religion? Would you be willing to complete the distance learning Masters 1st, then pick up the MSTeaching one later, or vice versa?

Finally, do you like MK cosmetics enough to leave your Lancome position? Can you realistically depend on a MK income for the next few years while you're in school? Will you be able to spend enough time building your MK business--with or without sinking your own cash into building an inventory--while in one or two Masters programs (remember, this is coming from a direct-sales person here! If I'm off base about MK consultants keeping an on-hand inventory, please tell me so!)

Did any of these questions actually help? I know you aren't one to rush into any decision, so whatever you do decide in the end will be right for you.

Roses,
Christin

[pandarose18]

You have some amazing goals to work towards! I know if you put your mind to it you can succeed in anything! Remember, your sisters are always here for support! Some things to look into might be how flexible is the distance learning regarding time to complete course work/take tests and complete the program. Some programs I've looked into are extremely flexible and let you do everything at your own pace and others have lots of extremely strict deadlines and requirements. Each school and program is different just ask all the questions you can so that you'll be as informed as possible about what you're getting yourself into!

GOOD LUCK!!! You'll do GREAT!

Roses,
Sarah

[Beryana]

Thanks Christin!

I would be teaching religion in the Catholic schools and so the requirements would not be the same. I had talked to the local high school principal and she said with the MA I would be able to teach - but not officially be certified by the state. . . I also don't think there would be any overlapping courses

With regards to leaving Lancome, I am getting sick of the BS from the department store. . . .plus, if I do the MST I would need to leave the position as I would not be available all the time which is what they are requiring. I really do think that I would be able to build my MK business while taking about 15 credits - especially since I REALLY don't make all that much to be replaced by MK. I would need to take out student loans anyway to pay for either program which I would also be using to 'consolidate' some of my bills which would definitely lower my monthly $ requirement to live on.

Ultimately it boils down to whether I actually get into the MA program as well as being able to get start the MST program this semester (starts 9/2)!

Christin, thanks for the questions. They are definitely questions I need to consider (which I have plenty of sitting time the next few days at my garage sale! LOL).

Roses!

Sarah