Not me, but my boyfriend. In the last few months he decided he wants to go back to university to study a Masters in English – specifically Poetry.
Though things will be hard since he won’t be earning as much – he’s working three days a week now instead of five, and going to university part-time – I am so incredibly proud of him. He is paying for it on is own, and I know he’s determined.
I don’t even know why I’m so proud. Truthfully the real pride should come when I see the results of his work, when he actually has an MA. But I feel proud because I know how hard he’s going to work and how passionate he is about the subject.
I also feel like I need to work really hard to help make sure we have enough money and can enjoy the things we like to do (at the moment we don’t share our money, but I want to at least be able to treat him). Of course, saving money for ‘the future’ should come into this but it’s hard to even consider that right now.
He’s starting tomorrow and I’m honestly so excited for him. I hope he meets some interesting people, too, and generally feels fulfilled from studying what he loves. If he does well enough, his plan is to do a PhD and continue teaching what he loves.
I’d love to go back to university some day, though I don’t know where life’s going to take me. All I know is that I don’t have the same passion for a subject like he does, so for now I’m just waiting for a passion to hit me. Hopefully one day I’ll have the time and the money to go back to university!
I think you should definitely feel proud of him for chasing his dreams & taking the plunge to go back to university! Just the step of signing up & changing his life that drastically is something to be proud of; whether he fails (hopefully not!) or succeeds at his MA, at least you will be able to say he was brave & he tried.
I hope he has a great time!
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How awesome you’re so supportive of him! Go YOU! Oh, and I switched blogs recently because I didn’t pay my website bill. LOL! Whoops!
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fair play to him!! I know what its like.. my girlfriend is in the same situation as you are… and I am so happy she is so positive about my future!
Yes, it’s wonderful to go back to the university to study. Education is important so we can have a better chance to accomplish our goals in life. You will do well to go back to the university to finish your studies if you can afford it. Inspiration will come along the way. Thanks for the post. God bless you always.
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Glad to hear that your boyfriend is back in school to pursue his passion in poetry. A friend once told me, “a dream is just a dream as long as you don’t realise it.” Not many people would have let go of what they have to pursue their dreams. And it is definitely good for your boyfriend to have someone as supportive as you.
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This is great. Good for him! And good for you, to be so supportive.
I wouldn’t go back to university for all the tea in China. And I really like tea. I’m so grateful to be done with it all. This from the girl who spent 23 years being the world’s biggest nerd.
Luck is not chance –
It’s Toil –
Fortune’s expensive smile
Is earned –
(Emily Dickinson)
I wish you all good fortune as he begins this long & difficult work —
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