Life?! What is this life you speak of?
Sep. 7th, 2009 07:49 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
mis_creationI blame you, Ryan, for egging me on. Not that I hadn't thought about it, but now I'm actively researching it.
But how exactly does one go about moving to a whole new place where one has no family?
Moving to the UP was easy; I had my aunt, uncle and cousins up there, built-in support network.
But I'm looking at the information for UW-Madison, and I've gotta say I like their programs, and I like the sound of Madison.
Applications for their Fall 2010 session begin this month. I need three letters of recommendation, transcripts, a personal statement, my resume and the application forms. I actually don't think the letters of recommendation are going to be that hard (it hasn't been that long since I was at NMU and a couple of my profs should remember me, I think..., and one of the reference librarians I'm pretty sure would write me a letter), the resume is pathetic, aside from my library job.
And there's two options, really. University of Wisconsin is starting a distance education for its library/information science program, so I could apply for that. Which would mean I don't have to give up the job I love. But on the other hand, moving to another place might be what I need to kick my life into gear.
Going back to school in a year might be doable. But if I can move and start all over, it might be even better...
Anyone on my flist have stories about this? Just going and starting over?
But how exactly does one go about moving to a whole new place where one has no family?
Moving to the UP was easy; I had my aunt, uncle and cousins up there, built-in support network.
But I'm looking at the information for UW-Madison, and I've gotta say I like their programs, and I like the sound of Madison.
Applications for their Fall 2010 session begin this month. I need three letters of recommendation, transcripts, a personal statement, my resume and the application forms. I actually don't think the letters of recommendation are going to be that hard (it hasn't been that long since I was at NMU and a couple of my profs should remember me, I think..., and one of the reference librarians I'm pretty sure would write me a letter), the resume is pathetic, aside from my library job.
And there's two options, really. University of Wisconsin is starting a distance education for its library/information science program, so I could apply for that. Which would mean I don't have to give up the job I love. But on the other hand, moving to another place might be what I need to kick my life into gear.
Going back to school in a year might be doable. But if I can move and start all over, it might be even better...
Anyone on my flist have stories about this? Just going and starting over?
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Date: 2009-09-10 06:11 am (UTC)Ability to calmly answer crazy questions from unstable patrons?
Made me laugh. We do get some characters in our profession, don't we? I'm glad I've got something of a leg-up on others entering the program, though, if a lot of people apply without any previous library work.
I'm not too worried about avoiding the drunk people, since I don't drink at all and am disinclined to go places where people are drinking.
Actually, at this point it's looking more likely I'll end up entering the distance education masters they're offering starting in 2010, since it'd be cheaper and I could continue in my current job. And I usually take the easy way out since I am essentially a chicken...
Still, I quite appreciate the information and advice you've given me. Thank you so much for all of it, and I look forward to hearing more about your time in Madison!
PS Love the Ford quote.