I've been feeling disappointed lately. Statistically, I should be on the rebound soon. Unfortunately, I feel like several things are coming down all at once. Explanation as follows:
First, I had to drop my graduate program. I had to give up for several reasons. Graduate school is very expensive, and I dropped the program because I did not feel it was worth the money. $13,000 for one semester is a lot to pay. I would not have minded paying if the school had a curriculum I felt was worth $13,000. Unfortunately, I paid a lot of money for an education I felt was geared for undergraduates. The professors had ample time, but I believe the students did not provide the level needed for an adequate exchange of ideas and stimulation. The students came from all over the planet, and I was one of three people with English proficiency. The school actually forces the students to enroll in another creditless class to boost their English skills. What surprises me the most, the same students graduated with a degree in English. If that was the only concern, I would be fine enough to continue. The amount of students that cheated, and plagiarized was overwhelming. The university had a very relaxed system that allowed students to continue. Maybe, I am looking for something not possible in the current US educational system. If I am going to have to pay for my tuition again by myself, I want to be able to get a degree that I would be proud of.
Second, I have not had much luck with finding a job. I graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration but I cannot find a job. I applied to entry level, hourly and internships. I get the same response. Here is a sample of a rejection from an INTERNSHIP application:
Good afternoon Carlo,
I apologize if I misled you over the phone. We finalized interview process this afternoon instead of last Friday.
However, after reviewing your interview responses and exam materials, we have unfortunately decided not to continue with the intern selection process. I am not at completely available to explain exactly why you were not selected, however I can tell you that it involved other candidates having increased and extensive background experience in the field.
I would certainly not become discouraged, it is an extremely difficult time and I appreciate the effort and time you put into our intern selection process.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions or comments. We will certainly keep your resume on file if anything opens up in the future.
I do feel discouraged. How can other candidates have more experience in Marketing for an INTERNSHIP? I thought the purpose for an internship was to gain experience. Obviously, I have no idea what an internship means. I wish the company the best of luck. They didn't think I fit, but they don't know me. They don't know what I can bring. All they saw was a piece a paper, or had a brief conversation on the phone. I cannot condense what I can do in a subjective way.
Third, I have been trying to apply to new GSBs and I have to study for the GMAT. I have to start the process all over again. I have to search for programs, go to open houses, go to classes, and look for programs. Better second time around, I guess.
Fourth, I have been dealing with Identity Theft. I hate this experience, and I have been postponing have to deal with it. At least, I found something that makes it easier. I just need to do a lot more. Maybe this will help with the second thing. I need a job. I need money. I need to do something.
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