What has motivated me to achieve a doct
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
FROM: Gloria G. Early
DATE: October 30, 2014
RE: Letter of Intent
Below is my account of what is motivating me to pursue a doctoral degree, my vision of the outcomes and what I hope to achieve from the degree and lastly, my plans to commit the time and resources necessary to complete a doctoral degree.
What has motivated me to achieve a doctoral degree?
To earn a doctorate degree is one of the highest honors of academia one can achieve. Yet, on the other hand, it is a tall order and a huge undertaking. Nevertheless, this is something that I have envisioned for a while. I started pursuing a doctorate at Capella University, but later withdrew because of all the hidden ramifications. I was hesitant at first because of the consumption of time and all it will entail with this endeavor. I have thought about and re-thought about it, again and again, on every end. Now, I think I am cautiously optimistic about the approach.
One motivation about obtaining a doctoral degree is that I would like to re-enhance my employability. I would like to become a contract consultant at a fortune 500 company and command my salary at some point. That is my dream. The calamity does not lie in dreaming, but not dreaming is detrimental. I don’t ever want to stop learning, climbing and going a little bit higher. I can see the dream I’ve been dreaming.
The world of academia is growing, especially with the rush of new technology and on-line classrooms. There will always be a need for educators with terminal degrees. It will put me in a position to give back and play it forward. All that I have learned through the years, once the program is completed, I will be able to teach others as I have been taught, this is another motivation.
Another reason for pursuing a doctorate is the need for a career change. I will retire form the United States government with the next few years and I want to pursue other avenues. There are few careers that require a
FROM: Gloria G. Early
DATE: October 30, 2014
RE: Letter of Intent
Below is my account of what is motivating me to pursue a doctoral degree, my vision of the outcomes and what I hope to achieve from the degree and lastly, my plans to commit the time and resources necessary to complete a doctoral degree.
What has motivated me to achieve a doctoral degree?
To earn a doctorate degree is one of the highest honors of academia one can achieve. Yet, on the other hand, it is a tall order and a huge undertaking. Nevertheless, this is something that I have envisioned for a while. I started pursuing a doctorate at Capella University, but later withdrew because of all the hidden ramifications. I was hesitant at first because of the consumption of time and all it will entail with this endeavor. I have thought about and re-thought about it, again and again, on every end. Now, I think I am cautiously optimistic about the approach.
One motivation about obtaining a doctoral degree is that I would like to re-enhance my employability. I would like to become a contract consultant at a fortune 500 company and command my salary at some point. That is my dream. The calamity does not lie in dreaming, but not dreaming is detrimental. I don’t ever want to stop learning, climbing and going a little bit higher. I can see the dream I’ve been dreaming.
The world of academia is growing, especially with the rush of new technology and on-line classrooms. There will always be a need for educators with terminal degrees. It will put me in a position to give back and play it forward. All that I have learned through the years, once the program is completed, I will be able to teach others as I have been taught, this is another motivation.
Another reason for pursuing a doctorate is the need for a career change. I will retire form the United States government with the next few years and I want to pursue other avenues. There are few careers that require a