My last exam for the semester is on Monday. Because the University I study at is so focused on revenue they actually run three semesters a year as opposed to two. When I enrolled that suited me fine as it meant I could fast track what I was studying. The semi-dilemma that I've come across is it's time to enroll in subjects for next semester (Yes! Studying over Christmas, how cruel is that?) and I'm not sure what I want to do.
The way I see it there are two options:
1. Enroll in the maximum class load and slog through the next twelve months
2. Reduce the study load (and subsequently the stress in my life) and drag it out over 18 - 24months.
The problem is that I don't know. Part of me is thinking 'yep just slog it out and get it done, then it's finished'. Put the sensible part of my brain is laughing at that knowing full well there is every possibility that I may just enroll in something else when I'm done (I know, I know - it's sick. I have been called a type 'a' personality, a chronic overachiever, obsessed, blah blah blah, but the fact is that I just enjoy learning. I'm crazy, but I actually love knowledge. So there is every chance I would enroll in something else).
The flip side is that I don't want to draw it out and be cranky and frustrated at how long its taking to do it.
Big (well, sort of big) decisions to be made... I really should be studying for that economics exam though instead of worrying about it.
3 comments:
My only suggestion is to weigh up your quality of life etc for the next year or 2 depending on what path you take. I'm guessing your life will be fairly consumed with study etc if you take the 12mth option but if you're willing to sacrifice that so it isn't dragged out then go for it. But..... you did mention you'd probably just go onto something else after this anyway... so either way you may be studying for the next couple of years regardless.... it's just a matter of how much workload you are willing to take on.... remember we all need down time at some point....even if it is just to eat ice cream with your family! xoxo Good luck with your decision making ( hope I didn't confuse you even more!)
My suggestion would be to just do the minimum over Christmas - give yourself a bit of a break and enjoy some time to yourself and with family and friends!!!
What's the point in burning the candle at both ends???
xoxo
I'm actually thinking I might go a bit easier next year and instead of doing heaps of classes take the Italian lessons I've been wanting to have for years.
So I'll still be productive, just in a less crazy, less stressful, less expensive way.
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