I spent this past summer working as an intern for Adore Ministries. Most of the people involved in the Adore Community are graduates from Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio. After doing a bit of research, I found out that Franciscan seems like a great place and they actually have a graduate program for something I am interested in. I have decided to apply for their masters of Theology and Christian Ministry program. The following gifs give a bit of insight into how that process is going.

1. The face your mom makes when you tell her you want to go to grad school.

Grad school? How will you pay for that? You barely made it through undergrad. What on Earth do you want to go for? Can't you just do it online?

2) Trying to explain to your mom that you need to do this

I'll make it work mom. I can apply for student loans. This is something I'm actually really interested in, so it will be different than undergrad. The face to face formation is so important, so no, I can't do it online

3) Waiting for your acceptance letter to come in the mail

Seriously. Every bit of mail that comes from Franciscan University I'm like, IS THIS IT?!

4) Having to come up with a resume.

There is nothing that can make you feel unaccomplished like having to list all your accomplishments.

5) When you start second guessing if grad school is really for you.

Maybe I should get a job after graduation. Do I really want to go to school for 2 more years? How will I ever pay off my debt?

6) When one grad school doesn't accept you

But it's not your dream school so you're good.

YES!!!!!! Ohio is about to get a lot more Cajun!

8) Telling all your friends and family goodbye before you move away.

Come visit me pals!

While I have not officially been accepted to Franciscan yet, I did speak with admissions on the phone and they told me "our program seems like a great fit for you!" To me, that sounds pretty promising. Hopefully, by this time next year, I'll be living it up in Ohio.