Finished my Master's Degree!

[Reyes]

I am officially done with my M.S. degree! I'm am thrilled to be done, and even more thrilled that I made it through the two year program without paying a dime:-) I worked as an undergraduate instructor for the two years which payed my tuition, a stipend, and amazing health insurance. In addition, I took applying for grants and scholarships as a full-time job and raised about 40k over the two years. Between my tuition being paid, and the monthly striped, great health insurance for my family, and the 40k in scholarships, I had a great gig going:-)

I am very satisfied with my area of focus (Conflict & Dispute Resolution). I have been working part-time as a court-connected family mediator and am applying for a full-time position that recently opened. In addition, I will be teaching a graduate/undergraduate course at the University next academic year.

After six years of school (four for undergrad and then two for grad) I am so glad to be done:-) Just the thought that I will not have to write another academic paper puts a smile on my face:-)

[kally]

Congratulations. Aren't you clever.

[fidgiegirl]

Reyes, AWESOME! It is such a good feeling to be done. I did an M.Ed. and it took me one year full time and two years part time and it was really a haul. Well done!!!!!!!

[redfox]

Woo-hoo! Congrats.

[razz]

That is amazing so congratulations for the success in more ways than one.

[jennipurrr]

Congrats!!! I did my Masters slowly so that I could take advantage of my employers tuition assistance, and boy does it feel good to have it without the burden of debt or costs. That you did it so quickly is an amazing accomplishment! It sounds like a field you really enjoy too :)

[iris lily]

That is excellent! I had a glass of wine tonight to celebrate that!

[chrisgermany]

Congratulations!
This could also encourage others to follow their calling. Maybe you could tell your story in the blog "getrichslowly".

[Selah]

Congratulations, Reyes! I'm so glad you've not only finished it, but also that you're happy with your choice in subjects. AND you are likely to actually find a J-O-B in your field, too! Now that is the icing on the cake! Well done!

[leslieann]

Woohoo! What excellent news....the degree, the "no cost" aspect of the degree, the work lined up and the work to come. Plus what you are doing is critically important! congratulations!

[crunchycon]

Congratulations! You must be thrilled! On to the next chapter in your life....

[Kat]

Cngratulations! What an achievement! I hope you take the opportunity to celebrate all your hard work--you deserve it! :-)

[Charity]

That's awesome! (aplauding loudly)

[Stella]

Congratulations!

[lhamo]

Congratulations, Reyes! I still remember back when you decided to start the program. I think we all encouraged you, didn't we :) And now you are done and have a great new career, with no debt incurred. Marvelous.

lhamo

[Tammy]

I love the feeling of no more writing and research! Both after nursing school and after my MBA I felt so free, and didn't read anything even for fun for several months. I was just DONE with books.

[Reyes]

Thanks so much for all the kudos! And yes Ihamo, I did receive encouragement on these boards:-)

[Anne Lee]

Excellent. It's quite an accomplishment.

[babr]

so happy for you; and such a smart way to get through school, financial wise! and a great career; mediation is so important! i would have enjoyed that career; i was a social worker for many years before i got sick; hope you get some break time; to just breathe!

[citrine]

That is fantastic....and no debt to boot!!!

[grendel]

That's a huge accomplishment. Congratulations!