Graduate School

I just heard the best news this day so far: I can continue my Master’s in an open university.

It’s obvious that I’m eyeing on University of the Philippines Open University. As always, I am more attached to UP than any other schools. I feel like there’s something I need to finish there, like a degree perhaps?

I chose an open university instead of the regular classroom setting since I am working, and I have Danah, and I am not really the school girl type (I swear, my college classmates both in UPLB and Lyceum can attest to that).  My degree in Communication is not enough.

(I am considering the law school, too, but that would require lots of time and money)

I have two open universities in mind. Here’s a SWOT analysis:

UP OPEN UNIVERSITY:

Strengths: it’s UP, it was established in 1995 (the other OU is still a baby); 5-minute drive from where I live

Weakness: the course I want and need isn’t offered

Opportunity: it will give me a good career and reputation

Threat: I might switch paths if I take my Master’s in Development Communication (the nearest, most related course)

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES OPEN UNIVERSITY

Strength: they offer Master in Communication (that’s my degree)

Weaknesses: the OU is still a baby; it’s in Manila (I still have to make an appearance at times)

Opportunities: stronger career path; more diversity

Threats: none

I have until next week to decide, which is why this blog post serves as a solicitation of all your advices.

I am really, really excited to study once again. I need this, and I need my future to be awesome.