I decided to apply for a CAGS program because OMG, I don’t already have enough acronyms in my life. It stands for Clearly an Asshole to Go back to School Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study.
It’s not quite as intense because it’s part-time but basically feels like another master’s program which, oh GOD. SCHOOL? AGAIN? CLASSES? AT NIGHT? AGAIN??? Who will watch the wine? And the DVR?
Yeah, so clearly I have good, solid reasons for putting this off. This particular acronym would license me to be a school principal, a position which has been intriguing me for awhile now, or possibly a cool position in Some Other Edumacational Thing, Who Knows (that’s what my business cards will say). And while right now I don’t have any pressing need to leave my current beloved acronym, it will be nice to have options for moving up in the world and whatever crap you say when you decide to enter into a 21-month cycle of academic mindfuckery.
Okay, to be honest, I was truly interested and inspired after attending the information session. I met with the director of the program, and it definitely got me energized about the possibilities (and yes, the papers I’ll be able to write. DORK).
But, you know, the idea of being a school principal is exciting until you suddenly start to remember those who have come before…and the fact that NO MCFLY EVER AMOUNTED TO ANYTHING IN THE HISTORY OF HILL VALLEY!
Also, WHO THE CRAP is that other guy in the Saved by the Bell picture?
Isn’t that other guy the “wacky science teacher” character? I have vague memories of him using a Vandegraff generator to explain that hair.
Also, I went to the informational meeting for the CAGS program last year. I was super into it until they mentioned the cost, and the fact that the one scholarship they offered my district was going to be divided among three people. Because seriously: they should be paying ME to study more on top of teaching.
You’re just fabulous.
NPW, I know, it’s so obscene that education is so ridiculously prohibitive by design to basically…everyone, and it doesn’t seem to be changing anytime soon.
Emily, no YOU are!
Good luck with the program! It’s disturbing me that I don’t know who that guy is. I thought I was a SBTB connoisseur. My world is crumbling.
BUT WAIT! Don’t forget the inspirational/cool Principals!!
FREE MR. CLARK! http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097722/
The other guy in the Saved by the Bell photo is Max, owner of The Max restaurant. At least I’m pretty sure…
Who the crap, indeed!!
And good for you on the CAGS! I think you would make an excellent authority figure, Principal Red.