Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Develop

Develop (verb) 1 a : to set forth or make clear by degrees or in detail : EXPOUND b : to make visible or manifest c : to treat (as in dyeing) with an agent to cause the appearance of color d : to subject (exposed photograph material) especially to chemicals in order to produce a visible image ; also : to make visible by such a method e : to elaborate (a musical idea) by the working out of rhythmic and harmonic changes in the theme2 a : to work out the possibilities of b : to create or produce especially by deliberate effort over time 3 a : to make active or promote the growth of b (1) : to make available or usable (2) : to make suitable for commercial or residential purposes c : to move (as a chess piece) from the original position to one providing more opportunity for effective use4 a : to cause to unfold gradually b : to expand by a process of growth c : to cause to grow and differentiate along lines natural to its kind d : to become infected or affected by 5 : to acquire gradually intransitive verb

Right now I am developing my personal and professional talents to ensure that I excel in this world. I know that I am such a go-getter with my now attitude, however, I refuse to apologize for my results-oriented attitude. Even though I arrived in Washington, DC this May, I still want to graduate with my Masters in Economics by next August. According to my track record of earning an MBA in eighteen months, this is achievable. Besides by completing macro and micro in Cleveland, math would be my only focus, thereby, allowing me to focus on my core requirements. Cost is the only thing with me because after attending a state university, I might be forced to enroll at a private university with a $1000+ per credit hour tuition rate. Ouch! Or I might have to temporarily surrender my comp day and revert back to the standard 5-day work schedule to attend another college to save $275 per credit hour. However, as always, I have incorporated searching for awards, grants, prizes and scholarships to reduce cost.

Economizing degree costs are essential especially since these loans aren't consolidated. My objectives are winning $5000 in scholarship money, garnering a research fellowship, and saving a percentage of my income to attend debt-free. Immediately upon receiving my acceptance letter, I will discuss obtaining a stipend to reduce my tuition. Hey, if a university gives students research and teaching assistantships to become economist and I am an economist then securing funding should be no problem!

Since my employer might pay for one course and I am paying for pre-calculus, fall’s total bill will be $7336! Whoopee! I am so happy right now because that means that I can afford this university. Okay I feel much, much better. I will still apply for scholarships to reduce tuition costs and seek any cost-cutting measure available to earn the highest quality degree and the lowest price!

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