I’m going back to school
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Hi Reader, “Why prolong the inevitable?” Rachel said. It was the reality check I needed. A few weeks ago, I got a scholarship offer to go back to school for my MBA—something I’ve always wanted to do. But, like many parents, I had set that goal aside for later. I figured I should focus on seeing my kids through their own college dreams first. Plus, the program was starting in barely one month. I couldn’t help but think, Is now really the time? Rachel and I had spent the last year applying for grants and building our community. So when WBENC announced the scholarship, I decided to apply “just in case.” Then I actually got the offer. I hesitated, thinking I should wait, but then I remembered, “If you wait for perfect conditions, you’ll never get anything done.” Accepting wasn’t easy, though. I needed an affordable program, and Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS) seemed perfect, but it wasn’t on the scholarship’s approved list. So, leaning on my marketing skills, I convinced the scholarship team to accept LSUS. That means it will be an affordable option for future recipients too, which is a win-win! It’s been a blur, but I’m so excited to start the LSUS Online MBA, Marketing Concentration in just a couple of weeks. 🧠 Long story short, when you put yourself into the right community ecosystems, they give back. When you don’t wait for “perfect conditions,” more opportunities open up. I can only imagine what being part of the LSUS MBA community may lead to next. Any tips for going back to school?
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Hi! I'm Rachel, the Left Brain of Drio.
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