So, as you may or may not know, I found out earlier this month that I didn't get into the University of Washington. I was pretty upset (ok, I'll be honest, I cried), because I was so sure that that was where God wanted me to be in the fall. Apparently not. Also, I have never worked so hard for something to not get it. And frankly, that was crappy. That left quite a few questions in my mind. First, what do I do this fall? Do I stay in SD, even though one of my jobs ends in September and another ends in October? Do I apply to schools for the spring semester? Look for jobs? (Well, obviously that one is necessary). So, I prayed.
Actually, I'm still praying. But I've got a new plan that I'm tossing around and praying about. I'm looking for a job at museums (mostly in the PNW, but some in Canada and some in SD). I am also looking at applying to several graduate programs for an MA in anthropology. Yes, anthropology. I was, at UW, applying for an MA in Museology (museum studies) with a specialization in archaeological collections (second specialization in curation/research). I was thinking, wouldn't I be better equipped to deal with archaeological collections if I am trained in archaeology? (Archaeology, if you didn't know, is under the umbrella of anthropology, shared with history. If you didn't know that, don't feel bad) :)
There are few great museums that I'm looking at working at, but like I said, I'm still praying. I know that I need to keep praying, but at the same time, I can't just sit here and wait for something to happen. True, in my sadness I haven't actually applied for anything yet, but I have been looking and am going to start applying in the next few days.
Since I am here for sure at least until July, I won't be able to start any new job until August. This makes applying for things weird, since it's not even May. But, like I said, I'm praying and thinking about applying to Eastern, WSU, University of Idaho (as an Idaho resident, I'd a sweet rate on tuition) or maybe Boise State. We shall see, and I'll keep you all updated as things happen.
And that, my friends, is what is up in my life.
Bailey, I think it's great that you're not letting a disheartening setback keep you down. The fact that you've already begun brainstorming so many ways of continuing to pursue your ambitions is impressive! Or maybe indomitable. Either way, take heart and keep going!
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