I really like the Scared, Nervous, or Anxious board on the LMS. Sometimes I read what other have posted and I think "I am so glad someone asked that!" Some questions are point blank like "Where do we get information on ALA Membership?" Others are more like..."My blog sucks!"
This week I really connected to the person who posted that they are feeling disconnected. I am also feeling a little disconnect, but I am thinking that it is because I have not matriculated. I am taking IST 511 to really see if I want to pursue my Masters degree in Librarianship. I already have a MS in Counseling and I really love my job, and I have had a fulfilling and rewarding career. I work at SU and have the opportunity to take classes for free, so why not pursue a second degree. (I also obtained my first Masters without having to take out a student loan by working at a SUNY college and receiving my degree at a SUNY college.)
At this point I think that I would enjoy a second career as a librarian. But I, like the poster, don't know if I should apply to the distance-program or take on-campus classes.
I have gone over the pros and cons a million times and I feel that practically, taking the distance program would work better for me, but in my heart I know I would miss the "in-person" classes.
Any words of wisdom for me, fellow IST 511'ers?
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