Doctoral Journey Goes On
Fifty-six is really too old to start a doctoral program. So why am I doing it?
1. I always wanted to earn a doctoral degree. Call it the main thing in my bucket list. However, the whole concept of a bucket list is depressing to me. I don't think in terms of what I want to do before I'm dead. I want to think about living.
2. This one is very cost efficient and accessible.
3. This one is about what I really want to do the rest of my career, which is not esoteric research.
4. I'll make more money and will be eligible for administrative jobs in higher ed, which is where the money is.
5. My father made it to third grade. My mother graduated from high school. No one else in my family, which is very large, has one, but I hope others will catch a vision.
6. I really, really believe there will be ministry doors open because of it.
7. I really, really believe this is God's will for me now.
I spent last week at an orientation retreat. It was wonderful. I was overwhelmed by the kindness I encountered. I have already gotten the books and readings sitting on my desk for my next class. Let's go!
1. I always wanted to earn a doctoral degree. Call it the main thing in my bucket list. However, the whole concept of a bucket list is depressing to me. I don't think in terms of what I want to do before I'm dead. I want to think about living.
2. This one is very cost efficient and accessible.
3. This one is about what I really want to do the rest of my career, which is not esoteric research.
4. I'll make more money and will be eligible for administrative jobs in higher ed, which is where the money is.
5. My father made it to third grade. My mother graduated from high school. No one else in my family, which is very large, has one, but I hope others will catch a vision.
6. I really, really believe there will be ministry doors open because of it.
7. I really, really believe this is God's will for me now.
I spent last week at an orientation retreat. It was wonderful. I was overwhelmed by the kindness I encountered. I have already gotten the books and readings sitting on my desk for my next class. Let's go!
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