Change of Plans: PSU MIM

Ok, so I put a halt to my job hunt and decided to apply to the Portland State University Master of International Management program.

Yes, a sudden change of plans. I am known for that.

I'm very easily entertained, but I am not very easily impressed. Given that piece of information, you would then know for me to be impressed with the PSU MIM program says a lot. There are so many cool things about it, especially the fact that it's very much East Asian culture, language and political science focused, which totally suits my undergraduate background in international relations, Chinese, poli sci and business. It is definitely very hands-on, very creative and very relevant to both my BA studies and the real world. I will also have a chance to go on a field study to Japan, Shanghai and Beijing in late February. I am also considering volunteering for either Mercy Corps or something else in my spare time, while doing rock climbing.

Another thing: this program is only for a year. HA! I'll have my MA by next summer -- fall, if I want to specialize in something, which, for now, I would like to look into global business sustainability.

I never thought that I would study business, which I've always believed was a half-ass major in college. Hey, who would have thought that an IS major (international studies) would be in business now?

I am actually excited to do this, if permitted. I haven't gotten in yet, but I believe there's a good chance I will. But then again, we never know. I'll just do my best.

I think I'll be doing something international related for two or three years after the program. Then, I'm wondering if I might be interested in joining the Peace Corps ... FINALLY. I've always wanted to do it, but too many things in my life have happened that changed my mind. After that? Who knows? Ph.D. program? Government job? Whoa, law school idea suddenly crept up again! Hey, after all, the Peace Corps puts a good mark on your resume, has really good connections with Ph.D. programs around the country. I have my eyes set on Duke -- haha! And hey, priority consideration with government jobs (USAID sounds pretty cool for now).

The possibilities are endless. Let's discover them.