Back to the Grind

For all of us that are (still) students that time has come to shift gears from one type of work to another. Summer is nearly officially over, marked by the end of summer jobs and the begin of yet another year of classes and relentless homework.

Usually, I dread this annual event as it normally drains most of the funds saved over the previous four months, and plummets most of us students into a state of near-poverty. This year will be the same, but much different. I am actually looking forward to this year because it will be my last as an undergrad student. Instead of looking to this time next year and finding myself in the same old situation, it will be different. I could be working in a real job, making real money - something that I have been after for quite a while. Another possibility is the Graduate Studies option. This is the decision that haunts me. Will having a Master's or possibly a Ph.D be worth the extra 3-4 years? I am not so sure if it will. As it stands right now, I feel like I should test the job market and see what is out there for me before I commit to advancing my education even further. That said, I may have a great opportunity to continue my studies without having to move.

All in all, it is too much to think about at this juncture in time, I have a full year of classes to get through in order to graduate with honours - something that is required before any future options become a reality. I look forward to the challenge.