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Title: The Precipice Draws Near
Post by: Constance on December 13, 2013, 03:37:25 PM
Post by: Constance on December 13, 2013, 03:37:25 PM
Okay, that's a bit dramatic even for me. But I can't deny that another big life change is on my horizon, and I'm nearing the tipping point.
Please forgive that this post is somewhat disjointed. I'm somewhat disjointed right now.
Earlier today I had a phone conversation with Rev. Joellynn Monahan, the Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions at the Pacific School of Religion (http://www.psr.edu). Our conversation started with talk of why I feel compelled to enroll at the seminary, why I feel called.
We also talked about admission requirements. PSR will accept students who don't have bachelor's degree's, and it seems my associate's degree could quite possibly mean that I've met the minimum requirements for admission.
I asked Rev. Monahan if it was normal to be scared about the idea of enrolling. She assured me that high emotions were not uncommon, that they were a perfectly normal reaction to something as big as this.
In April, there will be a weekend during which prospective students can visit the school. I've registered for this weekend.
Please forgive that this post is somewhat disjointed. I'm somewhat disjointed right now.
Earlier today I had a phone conversation with Rev. Joellynn Monahan, the Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions at the Pacific School of Religion (http://www.psr.edu). Our conversation started with talk of why I feel compelled to enroll at the seminary, why I feel called.
We also talked about admission requirements. PSR will accept students who don't have bachelor's degree's, and it seems my associate's degree could quite possibly mean that I've met the minimum requirements for admission.
I asked Rev. Monahan if it was normal to be scared about the idea of enrolling. She assured me that high emotions were not uncommon, that they were a perfectly normal reaction to something as big as this.
In April, there will be a weekend during which prospective students can visit the school. I've registered for this weekend.
Title: Re: The Precipice Draws Near
Post by: DriftingCrow on December 13, 2013, 03:53:48 PM
Post by: DriftingCrow on December 13, 2013, 03:53:48 PM
Congrats Constance on looking into the next partof your journey. You seem to have the prefect demeanor for the job, I wish you well.
Title: Re: The Precipice Draws Near
Post by: Constance on December 13, 2013, 04:04:50 PM
Post by: Constance on December 13, 2013, 04:04:50 PM
Thanks, LearnedHand.
I'm giddy and terrified all at the same time. I've been told this is normal.
I'm giddy and terrified all at the same time. I've been told this is normal.
Title: Re: The Precipice Draws Near
Post by: Vicky on December 14, 2013, 01:03:02 AM
Post by: Vicky on December 14, 2013, 01:03:02 AM
Congratulations Connie. In a sense, a call to the ministry is close to our realizing a need to come out as Trans* as far as fear and uncertainty go, and also it can approach the joy and wonder we feel after we have come out. Think of it as "coming out Minister" and you will do fine.
Title: Re: The Precipice Draws Near
Post by: Cindy on December 14, 2013, 01:38:15 AM
Post by: Cindy on December 14, 2013, 01:38:15 AM
Connie,
Every single student I have had has started in terror, some just hide it better.
I remind my PhD students that their journey is really one of overcoming their feeling of inadequacy in trying to accomplish the next step. It never goes away (IMO) you set the next challenge, be it organise a conference, present on the international stage, be a mentor. Do a TV interview.
All are stages that give worry, fear, inadequacy and finally accomplishment.
You get better at hiding the fears, that is called experience!
Congratulations on facing your next challenge.
I admire you!
Cindy
Every single student I have had has started in terror, some just hide it better.
I remind my PhD students that their journey is really one of overcoming their feeling of inadequacy in trying to accomplish the next step. It never goes away (IMO) you set the next challenge, be it organise a conference, present on the international stage, be a mentor. Do a TV interview.
All are stages that give worry, fear, inadequacy and finally accomplishment.
You get better at hiding the fears, that is called experience!
Congratulations on facing your next challenge.
I admire you!
Cindy
Title: Re: The Precipice Draws Near
Post by: MaryXYX on December 14, 2013, 08:30:15 AM
Post by: MaryXYX on December 14, 2013, 08:30:15 AM
Quote from: Vicky on December 14, 2013, 01:03:02 AM
Congratulations Connie. In a sense, a call to the ministry is close to our realizing a need to come out as Trans* as far as fear and uncertainty go, and also it can approach the joy and wonder we feel after we have come out. Think of it as "coming out Minister" and you will do fine.
I like that analogy, and congratulations Connie from me too!
Title: Re: The Precipice Draws Near
Post by: Constance on December 14, 2013, 02:44:44 PM
Post by: Constance on December 14, 2013, 02:44:44 PM
Thanks everyone. I never thought I'd find myself doing this. And yet, here I go.'
"Coming out minister." I like it!
"Coming out minister." I like it!