Aspiring/Faltering Herpetologist

[C. J. Fuller]

Amy-The fear factor is always great when you return to school. You worry
that you can't keep pace with the young whippersnappers. I went back for a
second BS (change in major) when I was 26.  As I gained competence, I
gained confidence in my abilities.  Then I applied to grad schools.  I was
not expecting to get a fat envelope from my first choice school, but I
did.  Consider your earlier experience at UNF an aberration and not
indicative of your real abilities.

As far as "having it all" goes-Julia might be a better source for that
answer, since I don't have children.  As for me, I have to have my
pursuits outside work, such as church, alumni stuff, and just plain fun. 
I do have an SO who's very supportive of my hike on the tenure track, but
helps keep me grounded.

Remember the words of Eleanor Roosevelt-"No one can make you feel inferior
without your consent."

Good luck!
Cindy

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C.J. Fuller
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