Once again, Vancouver has been ranked in the top 3 for the best place to live in the world. This year, number one.
It’s been a while since I updated. I think I’m going through a phase… on reason is I’m making the transition from school to work (even though I spent the previous 5 months working in Thailand before this job). I can’t say I’m enjoying the job right now… this is partly attributed to me missing school... it has been 10 long months.
I am DYING to get back. I miss the university environment… to sit there and listen to professors lecture on issues I’m interested in. I’m not talking about just going back to school… but doing my Masters. I’m turning 23 this Friday, Oct 7th… and I’m still stuck here working on my BA. Because of that elusive BA, I feel like I haven’t accomplished anything… and I’ve been in post-secondary education since I was 17.
I should be at UBC enrolled in the Masters of Arts in Global Policy program. “Many of this planet’s most pressing problems – (1) the spread of disease, (2) climate change, (3) natural disasters, (4) refugees, (5) resource depletion, (6) environmental degradation, (7) international terrorism, (8) the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, (9) and transnational crime -- are global in nature.”
Essentially, since my transfer to SFU from Cap College, I have built my studies and experiences around this program (even though I just found out about this program this month). My Geography – Environmental Specialty major examines 2,3,5,6, and complimented by my experiences and knowledge in 4 & 7. Like Dave said… this is Jay in a nutshell. Couldn’t have said this any better.
The job hasn’t exactly lived up to my expectations… not quite happy with it. With this job, I've come to realize if you want to be in charge, conduct your own research projects and TRAVEL... further education is required. This has definately reaffirmed my desire to pursue my Masters after I graduate... preferably in the program I mentioned above or UBC's Master of Arts, Asia Pacific Policy Studies.
Can't wait til I go back to SFU... only 3 more months the earliest.
Posted by Jay at October 3, 2005 08:36 PMSounds pretty interesting, Jay with a Masters, crazy talk, what about a PhD?, then peopld could call you Dr. Jay!!!
The job is just another notch in your belt, at least it has helped you realize your goals even more so.
23, yeppie!! I was going to get you something and send it this last weekend, but others things ended up being on my mind, as you know. Of course, I have no earthly idea what I would get you.....
Posted by: Jonathan at October 3, 2005 09:51 PM