Entry: :: A Guide to Further Study :: Sunday, November 01, 2009



i'm sure there are some people out there who intend to further their studies as part-timers but still indecisive whether to proceed or not. so, i wanna try to help you and come up with this simple guide. what you have to do is answer these 3 simple questions:

  1. Are you interested in the program / subject offered?
    • YES - A BIT - NO

  2. Do you have extra free time during or after office hour?
    • YES - SOME - NO

  3. Are you willing to sacrifice your free time (after office / weekends) for the sake of the study?
    • YES - MAYBE - NO
if you answered YES to all of the above, you're all set to go. it means you have the passion, you have time for classes and assignments and you're also willing to sacrifice for study. no need to wait, fill-up the application form, submit it and GO!


if you answered NO to all of the above, it clearly means you're still not ready to further your study. nothing to rush though... perhaps later? but then if you're heart is still itching, maybe you could rethink and reconsider. search for programs that interest you or can benefit you in future and do time management planning to give rooms at least for classes.


if you answered A BIT / NO for question 1 but yes to the next two questions, you can still proceed with the program. it may not be your favorite area but if the program is beneficial for your working environment and future... then why not. learning environment for Master Degree is not similar to Bachelor Degree cuz you need and can always relate it with your work experience. or else, try to search around for subject that interest and still can benefit you in the future.

if you answered SOME for question 2 but yes to the two other questions, then not to worry. once you're attached to it, you will try to squeeze your schedule here and there. if you answered NO because you're too busy at work and you have to stay back everyday, maybe you could opt for programs that offer weekend classes.

if you answered MAYBE for question 3 and yes to the two other questions, you're actually ready to further your study. based on my experience, willingness to sacrifice is the most important element for someone to further study because it's all in you. even if you said yes to the first two questions and said NO to this one, you still have to reconsider. it needs to be understood that once you have started, the journey may not be easy and honestly, sometimes it's pretty tiring.

this is only a simple guide which is based on my personal experience. whatever it is, the decision is still in your hand :-)

   3 comments

phatgurl
November 3, 2009   01:05 AM PST
 
nort: as a supportive friend of course aku kena garang2 sket utk suruh ko blajo. takkan aku nak sokong je ko gi tgk wayang a day or hours before exam although kalo ko pergi pon bukanla aku nak menghalang sampai nak koyak-koyakkan tiket... hehehe. it's all in u and i know u can do it bebeyh.

ms.mieouw: aku start pun sbb byk sangat masa termenung kat umah dedulu. kalu skang... mmg aku xkan mula dah. hehehe.
mieouw
November 2, 2009   04:19 PM PST
 
honestly i envy ur determination, my answers to all those questions are DEFINITELY NO bukan skadar NO hahahaha betapa tanak blaja dah huhuhu. unless of course, ade pemangkin or supporter yg tak putus2 bg semangat & tlg siapkan assg. LOL
ciknort
November 2, 2009   02:04 PM PST
 
well, i have decided and i wont give up for this MBA; even if it means i have to sacrifice something, if not everything~!!

and beb!! i think it will be constant for me before the final exam, i would go to concerts or movies or theaters!! so, please bear with my terror of nervousness. lalalala. hurrah for us~!!

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