"Newly Acquired Pen"

Oh my! Did I skip the formalities and get right down to business? Well, let me bring you up to speed. I am Miss Jeri McQueen; mature, evolving student with a very distinct edge that I believe will compliment my efforts in the field of social work. This is a second career for me. I am in the Advanced Standing MSW program here at NYU. At present, I commute from New Jersey two days a week to attend classes. I have an early class on Tuesdays. On Thursdays, I have three classes scattered between the hours of 8am and 6:35pm. My field placement is in New Jersey. I have a part time job. And yes, I am a single parent. Lucky for me, my only child, a teenage daughter, attends a New England boarding school on a full scholarship. So the day to day, pounding the pavement activities, revolve around traveling to and from home to go to school, intern and work. My daughter and I are close and talk, text and email daily. There are periodic, year round trips (easily 4hrs each way barring traffic delays) to her campus to attend special events and stay connected to her.

My days are long and my nights are fleeting! Being in the advanced standing program requires a special commitment of your time. Consider carefully your options. What was my motivation for selecting this program? I am an older student and the brevity of the program attracted me. I am also entertaining the idea of an additional degree after I finish this program. If you are contemplating NYU as your choice for graduate school, I recommend that you consult early and often with the NYU admissions department. Make a trip to the campus and immerse yourself in the spirit of the community. Take risks! Now you know.
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