I completed my college courses about two months ago-- to some this is not a big deal. BUT I officially (and finally, after 10 years post high school graduation) have my bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus in Management.
So the story begins ... I have changed my degree a million times it seems. I began with a major of International business with a minor in Arabic, which lasted a year into college. I switched to Interior design this lasted a semester and followed by a semester break to "figure it all out." I resumed school focusing on completing my lower level "must-have" courses for any degree. Then I decided I would move to China for 3 months to focus on my modeling career. I had an amazing time and I was able to do an online course to keep up with my college degree. While there I obtained my Associate's in Business.
A little background information before I continue...I am very responsible and know what I want, but sometimes I let my creative side loose and try to run the show. The creative side doesn't know what it wants and is a bit indecisive!
I moved back to Oklahoma for about a year, and began pursuing a degree in Nursing. A new-found passion. Although, I have always been a bit queasy at the site of blood, I enjoyed all of the biology, anatomy, and physiology courses I took. I moved back to China and Taiwan for the next year to pursue my modeling career further. The experiences, the people I met, and the culture are so intriguing and different from the Middle East and United States. I love to travel and with that comes a desire to learn and educate myself.
Moving back to Oklahoma, I began college once more and began working fulltime. I decided to become a licensed Insurance Producer (I was working for an Allstate agent). Life happened and I took another year (I do hope all of these years are adding up correctly :) ) off from school. Upon moving to Bartlesville I began an adult studies program at the Oklahoma Wesleyan University. It was an 18 months program and it feels amazing to know that after all these years this December I have my bachelors degree!!
I participated in the walking ceremony at Oklahoma Wesleyan University this past Saturday. It was a day filled with friends, family, and surprises. Saturday morning before going to rehearsal my mom and siblings surprised me by flying in from Saudi just to attend. My daughter, sister and family, boyfriend and his parents, and aunt and uncle and cousin were also able to come. I am so blessed they were all able to watch me and be with me to celebrate my special day.
So now the big questions... What do I do now? Will I use my degree after all this time? What are my new goals?