I returned to the States a bit early, in part to be there for my grandfather's 90th birthday (and my favorite aunt's birthday the day before). The other part is that i was accepted in a master's program at Thailand's #1 research and engineering school.
Energy technology and Management masters level program. My second masters, incidently.
I hadn't wanted to write much about it, in case i didn't get accepted. If i had to judge from my interview, i thought i really blew it. My father advised me: Don't Talk Too Much.
Generally speaking, it does seem like westerners want to explain themselves and tell their stories, whether or not people want to know or not - we sort of assume they do. Our story is key to our acceptance - key to being understood, being credible. To get any job or into school, explaining ourselves seems critical. But really, who doesn't appreciate the confidence of concise and abridged?
As i sat in front of the panel of faculty (including a nobel prize winner). I felt that by saying less, i was being vague, evasive ... i wasn't sure what i said was enough to convince them that i was serious.
Well, seems i am at the very least a source of intrigue, so maybe being so "mysterious" really did work ... And i'm certain this is a program where i can learn all the elements i need to thoroughly assess energy projects for myself. real credibility without the rejection of MIT or Berkeley... and all the thai food i want!
Orientation is the first week in May. So i'm back home (i missed it!) while i prep for my next adventure: Being a student at a King Mongkut's University of Technology for 4.5 months!
in case you're curious, the program: http://www.jgsee.kmutt.ac.th/jgsee1/index.php
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interesting observation about our need to express our life's story.
ReplyDeleteIs that a sign of insecurity? That we must validate it for others in an attempt to validate it for ourselves?