Lesson in Humility

I got an email from the head of the SLP graduate admissions committee yesterday. Apparently, a few applicants turned down their admissions offer, and I am in! I was so, so happy to receive that email. I knew that this was a possibility, but I didn't get my hopes up about it, which was a good approach because I started figuring out my next plan of action right away. Luckily, Plan A ended up happening.

Being initially denied was a lesson in humility, which is something I always need. I needed to be reminded that life doesn't always work out exactly as planned, and that I need to make the most out of any situation.

My advisor is super awesome already. She has responded to all of my emails promptly with answers and a list of the classes I need to register for. I wish I had an advisor like that in my undergrad! All five of the classes I'm taking only have one section offered, so I will be in class Mondays, Tuesday mornings, and Wednesdays.

Sadly, this means that if the elementary school I've been working at offers me the parapro position, I will have to turn it down. I'm scared to break the news to my teacher, because I've built a relationship with the student I work with, and it will be a hard transition getting him used to a new parapro. I know all of his quips and behavioral tendencies. But on the other hand, it might be developmentally good for him to get used to working with different people.

I feel bad about leaving this student, but in the end, I have to do what's right for me. The sooner I graduate, the closer I'll be to having the career of my dreams. I am so, so thankful for the opportunity given to me.