Article June 17, 2019 Issue

No longer busy and tired

James Orlet

A few years ago, I was set to finish my last semester of graduate school. While working full time, I had been taking classes at a university near where I live. But I needed to finish my degree in another state a few hours away by plane, while continuing to work on my job.

As I moved away from my home, the challenge ahead seemed daunting. It would be a great sacrifice for my wife and our two young boys to see me only once every two months.

The first day, I met with my advisor, and he asked how many course hours I would be taking and when I expected to graduate. When I told him my plan, he said the number of hours exceeded the maximum allowed, even with special permission, so it was impossible. I asked if there was any way I could talk with the dean and be allowed to take the extra load of hours in order to graduate in one semester. He said he didn’t think so but would call.

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