I received a grade for one of my classes, the Group Psychotherapy class. We recently had a midterm exam, one that took me almost the complete amount of time, 4 hours allotted total to take it. I took 231 minutes out of 240 minutes. I wrote 2,737 words during those 231 minutes. This class in particular is my favorite class to date in the Florida State University Online Masters of Social Work program. I received at 14/15 which works out to be a 93.7 %.
I am so relieved to not only receive the grade, but to have that over with. It’s a huge weight off my shoulders. Also gratifying knowing that I am getting somewhere. Right now in my cohort, I am at the top of my class, and I intend to stay there. There is a different motivation with grad school. There is a whole other level of focus and determination. While I enjoyed every minute of my research and studies for my undergrad degree in history, I had so many distractions. I was unsettled, and further more untreated for my mental health. I think now, I am ready to pursue what my true passion is. And hopefully the goal to make a larger difference in this world. With this degree I can achieve my goal as my BFF describes it,: “To be more like Hillary Clinton.” maybe I will not achieve that. But I tell you this, I will never stop advocating for those who cannot. I will never give up on those that deserve a second chance. And most importantly will never give up the hope that I can achieve my dreams and aspirations for my life. This mid term grade is merely a small step in that direction. Today I applied to lead a workshop at an upcoming NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) in September on childhood trauma and my experience working in the dependency system. I don’t know if that will pan out or not, but I tried. I asked the question. I did something outside of my comfort zone. That is, in my humble opinion the only way to make change. To be comfortable with being uncomfortable and answer the unasked question. Now I have a 8 page Group theory analysis paper due Sunday. Hopefully I can use this mid term grade as motivation to knock out this paper . Picture below for proof and memories!
The Seascapechronicles 