So after weighing my options and doing a TON of research, I am seriously second guessing grad school..
I've looked into the online schools and nothing suits my needs (I'd really like just a plain ol' MA in History and a lot of the programs either cost way too much for me or they have way too specialized of programs [i.e. Military History]).
I also do not think I am up to the challenge of Grad school... I do not handle stress very well and I do not think I would be the most calm person taking grad classes. My GPA isn't stellar but it's enough to get me into a few schools and I have 2 semesters to really bring that up (maybe a few little points).
Also, there is the whole issue of starting a family. I know my FI def. wants to wait until I'm out of school and im 100% fine with that, and he says he thinks I'm going to end up regretting not going to grad school if something were to happen. My other problem is that knowing myself, I will want to work right away and get my career going which will leave me little time for a family right away and I really don't want to be 30 having kids (women in my family do not have a good "success" rate over 30..my mom almost lost me at 33). My family has a very strong work ethic that was passed on to me through example and I work towards what I want no matter what. In this case, its going to be tough working and trying to start a family.
I'm not worried about the money too much because I feel that if I keep the job I have now I will be able to work more and go to school at the same time and have more money to put towards my school bills, etc.
I guess I'm looking for advice and an insight to what you guys have gone through as well
. I'm just getting nervous now and its kinda stressing me out.