One major decision looming ahead. One that will break my bank account. One that will make or break my career goals. Ok, exaggeration.
I have only 4 classes left in my program and could feasibly finish that in a semester. But I wanted to work part-time which I have been doing, but I recently found out that my professor may only have enough money for me to work on an hourly basis 12 hours per week. Which is less than half of what I used to make. So large decision ahead.
EDIT: I really love school!
Option I – finish in December
finish 4 classes in one semester
get to know the new class in 4 months…but having to leave
may not be able to spend summer 2006 with my sister
need to start job-hunting soon
save money
possibly break my lease in my house and have to find someone to replace me in the spring
move out in the cold
rush the research and paper for CHI, conference in April
Option II – finish in May
2 classes per semester for 2 semesters
get to know the class a bit better
may be able to spend summer 2006 with my sister
spend at least an extra $30,000
finish lease
move out during nice weather
spend more time on my research and paper for CHI
EDIT:
Option III finish in December but stay in Pittsburgh work until May
less expensive than Option II
finish classes by December
independent study for my research
could consider taking game design (part-time)
health insurance coverage from parents might disappear in January
1.. because 2 is just a long winded path to 1 anyway.
only because you want less school!
Just do 1. if you want to stick around, stick around. Get a job if you want. Even doing nothing is better than paying for another semester of tuition because at least you won\’t be losing money as fast in Spring semester.
To me, option 2 sounds better, and the only con about it is that it will cost more money…but that\’s what loans are for right? :D But you want to make the most of your life…before it\’s over right? I\’d rather take the less stressful path. Why rush when you don\’t have to?