I've been a student for about 22 years now. From preschool to now, I can only think of a couple months when I wasn't in school (I think six months is the longest I've gone). It's not because I love school and don't want to join the real world, it's because I want to be as professional and prepared for the real world as I can be.
I started my new school journey in January, 2010. I'm a student of George Fox University, working towards a degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling. I thought undergrad was difficult. False. Grad school is way more difficult. Not because of the coursework (okay, maybe that too), but because of how taxing it is. In a way, I feel a little bit like I'm relearning who I am. Not complaining...I love it, it's just tough.
If all goes as planned, I'll be graduating in April, 2012. I'm in my internship right now, trying to enjoy summer while spending time at my internship site, working, and doing homework for my one leftover summer class. All of these things are incredibly difficult while the sun is out (yes, Oregon summer took until August to arrive, but it's here).
I'm writing this blog because it feels as though it's going to be therapeutic. Maybe it's because I really enjoy narrative theory and I believe that being able to tell a story can be extremely beneficial. So, I'm starting my own therapy...blog style.
Welcome to the confessions of a counseling student.
