Purpose; My main purpose in seeking a degree is to work in a field that I enjoy, and feel is a great fit for my likes, interests and personality.
Values; I feel the values demonstrated in pursuing this degree, consist of dedication, organization and yes, also taking a risk in stepping out of my comfort zone. Never before trying to further my education formally, is foreign to my typical thought pattern, and is indeed already proving to be a challenge. I feel a bit out of place at times, and realize that I've drawn a lines around myself (so to speak), and have not tried to broaden my life experiences. However am now now realizing that those