Higher Learning

In my last post, I discussed how I am just about done with my classes and will soon receive my associates degree from Hesser College. I am very pleased with the progress I have made thus far. I have exactly 12 weeks left until I am finished with all my classes.

Although I will be satisfied and somewhat proud of myself, I still feel there is more for me to do than just get an associates degree. Times are still difficult, and I still feel I need more of an edge to adapt and grow and survive in the future. Sure, I am 29 years old now, but I have been through things and realize what I need to do to better myself and my chances for success.

Going for my bachelors degree is the next step for my future . I thought about this many times: where should I go and what should I focus on the most? I do have the hands-on experience in the video and radio fields. I am familiar with the business, and feel I have a good understanding of how it works. I have debated continuing with a focus on radio and video production to obtain more hands-on experience by going to a school like Emerson College in Boston.

Other options include schools like Boston University, which also has a very good radio and video program. I might go to schools, such as Boston College, Northeastern, UNH and SNHU to study business and communications. Perhaps going for a broader major would help me develop better skills and give me an edge with potential employers. I want to be smart about what I am doing so I can be prepared for whatever comes next.

I have until November to apply to these schools, and I am just about ready to get going on the applications. I want to be well-rounded, and I want to be taken seriously. I want to learn from the best and become the best at what I do. I want to have more experience, live in a city and have more opportunities. I must go for it now and not look back with any regrets.

I am leaning towards a school like Emerson. It's a great school with notoriety, and it has a great program for radio and video. My grades are good, my goals set high and my passion and determination are there.

The questions I keep asking myself are, "Am I ready for this?" "Am I ready to challenge myself even more?" "Am I ready for the next step?"

I'm obviously into sports, it's what I want to be involved with and is the reason I wanted to get into broadcasting. I am also huge into movies and music as well, and even if I was involved in either of those aspects of the industry, I would be happy. I want to have fun and be happy with what I am doing. That's whats most important to me in this quest.

Maybe along the way, I will find myself and in the end, I can look back and be happy with the decisions I made. I learned more about myself than I ever thought I could. Hopefully, I will get to where I need to be and where I want to go. Hopefully, I will be in a good place and will be happy with the future me.