I say it does, because I need the room for another goal on my list!
My plans for the next few years should suffice. I don’t leave for Oxford until the 27th. Besides traveling, breathing in a different air, and studying European culture and history in the Core Class, my plan is to split my Tutorial studies in two directions: forensic psychology–criminal profiling and investigation, further taking a critical look at the American justice system with new eyes, a perspective outside of the states–and neurobiology, where I hope to explore the connection between trauma and neurological function as well as the psychological significance of such disturbance. This is all pretty heavy, and I want to make sure I balance these studies with my love of art, interesting people and poetry.
More distant are my plans for next summer, my return to the states. I am currently exploring housing options in The City, but I am not thrilled with any of the prospects-i.e. roommates. For the next two weeks, though, I am “home” and being so has convinced me more than anything that I cannot return here, upstate NY, following my year abroad. This place drains the life out of me. Nevertheless, there are some positives about this break, I’ve spent most of my time volunteering and interning at a facility that houses and treats traumatized youth. It’s been emotionally trying, but good just the same. The children are amazing, and I have finally succeeded at convincing myself not to get too upset about the inherent flaws in the system. I keep reminding myself that getting upset won’t help, being part of the change will. After I finish my undergrad, I plan to take a year off before going on to get my masters in psychology or social work. I should ask Karen about her schooling and credentials, doing so would be wise… But really, I just want to be done with school…
