Well, it's not really gratuitous if I'm using this post for other things as well, but still, newish icon. I made it a while back, but hadn't used it. I'm in a ship mood, though, so here we are.
I've spent most of today doing online research for grad school, to the point where I'm no longer sure about any of my plans for the rest of this year. I had planned on joining the Navy, but I've already had several obstacles put in my way on that front, and perhaps it's time to take the hint. Also, I don't want to be stuck somewhere and be unable to pursue further education.
Although I have several different programs in mind (in different disciplines as well, mind you), I've known for a while now that the first degree I want to get is a masters in Maritime History and Nautical Archaeology. The only program here in the States is as East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. It seems like a good program, 2 years and a good selection of classes, but I don't know any details about tuition yet.
The other, and I must admit, far more attractive, prospect is the University of Bristol, in Bristol, England. I can do a full-time 1-year program for around £8000, or a part-time 2-year program for around £4000. It consists of a 4-part unit (4 courses) followed by a summer to write a thesis of up to 15,000 words.
I must say, the chance to study in England is most appealing. I don't think I can afford to go this fall, so I'd have to stay here another year and save up, then apply for international loans as I need them. Living over there is expensive, so I'd need a fool-proof budget.
Once I got my doctorate, options are myriad. I can still go into the Navy or perhaps the Coast Guard, or any number of academic areas such as teaching, the US Naval Historical Center, or museum type work. The catch is finding a new job now, one in which I can actually use my other degrees, not to mention my brain (so tired of factory jobs...).
Right ho, well, enough blithering. Sorry to bore you with all this. In other, more exciting news, welcome to
viola_cesario! Another dashed cool Jeeves and Bertie fan, with all around good taste in literature :)
I've spent most of today doing online research for grad school, to the point where I'm no longer sure about any of my plans for the rest of this year. I had planned on joining the Navy, but I've already had several obstacles put in my way on that front, and perhaps it's time to take the hint. Also, I don't want to be stuck somewhere and be unable to pursue further education.
Although I have several different programs in mind (in different disciplines as well, mind you), I've known for a while now that the first degree I want to get is a masters in Maritime History and Nautical Archaeology. The only program here in the States is as East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. It seems like a good program, 2 years and a good selection of classes, but I don't know any details about tuition yet.
The other, and I must admit, far more attractive, prospect is the University of Bristol, in Bristol, England. I can do a full-time 1-year program for around £8000, or a part-time 2-year program for around £4000. It consists of a 4-part unit (4 courses) followed by a summer to write a thesis of up to 15,000 words.
I must say, the chance to study in England is most appealing. I don't think I can afford to go this fall, so I'd have to stay here another year and save up, then apply for international loans as I need them. Living over there is expensive, so I'd need a fool-proof budget.
Once I got my doctorate, options are myriad. I can still go into the Navy or perhaps the Coast Guard, or any number of academic areas such as teaching, the US Naval Historical Center, or museum type work. The catch is finding a new job now, one in which I can actually use my other degrees, not to mention my brain (so tired of factory jobs...).
Right ho, well, enough blithering. Sorry to bore you with all this. In other, more exciting news, welcome to
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