Nah, honestly, looking back, it wasn't that bad. It sure felt like it
at the time though. During my undergrad I got used to having my least
little effort rewarded, but grad school is definitely more of a
challenge--and I really need to be challenged sometimes.
Now
I've started my first online class (LIS501 with Dr. Linda Smith) and it
seems like it's going to be fun. I like using Blackboard (totally
attended class in my pajamas on Tuesday night), and Dr. Smith seems like
a great instructor!
Another thing that's been great is
that I work with so many people who have gone through the program (my
supervisor at Westmont Library is actually finishing up the LEEP program
right now!) and they have lots of really good advice for me.
I'm
still not sure what I want my focus to be, though. I'm thinking I might
just take whatever classes appeal to me and worry about it later, lol.
I'm torn: I have actually come to love working with people, even the
"problem" people we get at public libraries. I'm pretty good at
diffusing conflict and listening to everyone's problems. I get a lot of
satisfaction out of helping people find something they need or giving
them the tools to get something done. Besides, so much tech services
work is being outsourced nowadays. I love working with materials, but I
don't know if the job would be what I would expect it to be. Maybe I
should just stick with what I know and keep doing adult services in
public libraries? Hmmmm. This clearly needs a lot more thought. Feel
free to weigh in if you have an opinion.
I will admit that I now feel so much better. I never realized how much I miss being inside a classroom. I thrive off that interaction. So I might actually take classes on campus my last semester before graduation because online just doesn't cut it for me. I love the freedom but it is almost too free for me. I feel you should go with what you know for sure but it is okay to explore your options.
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