Now what?

[.Mikha'el.]

It looks as if the library tech school that I applied to wants some academic upgrading out of me. I don't know what to do.

If I did seek to return and take more undergrad courses for a year or so, I have a fairly decent notion of which classes to take that would not be terribly problematic for me. I could also get some work experience in the campus library, and it's the lack of experience that was another part of the reason my application was denied.

But there are drawbacks. I cannot handle the thought of living under my parents' roof another day. I just want to start living my own life and running my own affairs, and that becomes more difficult. I also don't want to be a professional student, and that is quickly becoming the case with me.

I also have to consider the fact that I have applied at a second library tech school. I have a strong hunch that they too may require me to do upgrading before being accepted, but I also know that they have a library "program path" that could possibly be an option because I could take a course or two without formal admission to the program. I know that I will probably wait and see how that plays out first, but there are so many benefits and drawbacks to any more undergrad coursework that I just don't know what to do.

Any thoughts?

 

[knw1991]

which path would give you a better chance of admission into the library program? taking another year of undergrad courses or the library program path? what makes you not want to live with your parents? do you get along with them at all? i would encourage you to seek God because he knows whats best for you. both options seem great, how about asking the schools you applied to what they would recommend?

 

[NumberOfStars]

take it before God in prayer, trust him to guide you to make the right decision. There seems to be benefits in both options but God already knows the future and if you seek his will and plan, he won't let you accidentally choose the wrong thing.

 

[LenorPennyp]

But you shouldn't disappoint your parents too, talk to them and share what you want in your life, probably the would agree with you.

 

[Winter]

It looks as if the library tech school that I applied to wants some academic upgrading out of me. I don't know what to do.

If I did seek to return and take more undergrad courses for a year or so, I have a fairly decent notion of which classes to take that would not be terribly problematic for me. I could also get some work experience in the campus library, and it's the lack of experience that was another part of the reason my application was denied.

But there are drawbacks. I cannot handle the thought of living under my parents' roof another day. I just want to start living my own life and running my own affairs, and that becomes more difficult. I also don't want to be a professional student, and that is quickly becoming the case with me.

I also have to consider the fact that I have applied at a second library tech school. I have a strong hunch that they too may require me to do upgrading before being accepted, but I also know that they have a library "program path" that could possibly be an option because I could take a course or two without formal admission to the program. I know that I will probably wait and see how that plays out first, but there are so many benefits and drawbacks to any more undergrad coursework that I just don't know what to do.

Any thoughts?

Take the undergrad courses you need to get admitted into a library program (which I assume is an MLS/master's program, correct? - If not, we need to talk). I can give you more advice on this if you like. Feel free to PM me and if my box is full, leave me a note on my visitor page and I'll clear it up.