Hey everyone!
Today I am going to be discussing my plans for after I get my bachelor's degree in May and what else I want to do with my post-grad life!
Current semester and what I am doing!
This semester, I am taking five classes (13 credits). I took Principles of Marketing last semester and I really found it interesting, so I decided to take another marketing class this semester, Retailing. So far, it has been super interesting! I am also taking Environmental Justice (I wasn't sure if I would like this class but it seems like it will be fun and unique), Introduction to Brewing Sciences (I am learning about the sciences behind making beer), and Activities for Stress Management (I wanted to take this class to not have a repeat of last semester with my stress levels and mental health). I am also doing my communication studies internship with WarriorNow (I am doing social media posts and similar activities).
Continuing my education at the University of Northern Colorado
I recently got accepted and decided to attend graduate school at UNC. This was something I was seriously on the fence about with considering. For starters, I have been kind of burned out with school lately and wasn't sure if I wanted to continue school at this point in my life. On the other hand, I got accepted into the applied sociology program and this will open more doors for me with what I want to do with my career plans.
With that, I decided I want to take my advocacy skills and use them to advocate for others like me and with other disabilities in higher education. I have had many unique experiences when it comes to being an individual with an "invisible" disability in college. I have dealt with difficult professors, had people who turn away when they find out about my differences, and I've also had some other personal challenges that I've had to learn from.
I want to help continue to make college a possible option for those who may think they aren't capable or it seems to far out of reach. Everyone deserves an opportunity to attend college/post-secondary education if they want to!
To help make my decision, I talked with several other people I know that are currently doing graduate studies as well. I learned what the course load will look like, how much it would cost, and what resources are available to me while I continue my education. I took a lot of time before fully making a decision.
There was a lot to consider in this process but I am very happy with my decision and excited to see what my future holds come next fall!
Post in the comments about what starting adulthood was like and if you still have things you want to try in your future! Always open to hearing new input for my blog as well!
Until next time,
Caitlin
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