Grad school update

Things seem to be going better this semester.  I'm a month in and I feel much better about my choice for graduate school.  I think that some of that has to do with the fact that I have a different prof for every class.  It really helps to have variety in life.  Dr. Unorganized is definitely more bearable in small doses.  I'm turning in my first paper today so we'll see if he can manage to hold onto it this time.

One good thing about this semester is that I actually get to do some counseling.  I am co-leading a group for undergraduate students.  We've only had two sessions, but I am beginning to enjoy it.  I think it is a good introduction to what it will be like as a counselor and give me so practice and some confidence for when I start individual counseling.  It's the perfect beginning really, because I have a co-leader who is amazing as what he does and group counseling is all about the group members learning from group members.  So I feel very little pressure on myself to have something to say or to come up with good questions because that is what the other group members are for.  My practicum starts this summer so I am very excited to get whatever practice I can. 

Another big help for me is only taking three classes.  I can't believe the difference.  I feel like I hardly have any homework to do.  I've been able to pick up a few extra shifts at work here and there, so that's been helpful for us financially. 

All in all, this semester seems to be going much better the last.  Hopefully, nothing happens to make me change my mind about that, because I discovered recently that you are only allowed to transfer 9 credits toward you graduate studies.  After this semester I will have 30 credits which is half way and I will not be starting over!

I will be getting my degree from IWU, so now I just have to make the best of it!