Decisions…decisions. (I’ll make this post short, because I don’t have any pictures for you to look at!)

While I never necessarily planned to get a Phd, I’ve never really pictured an end to my academic career. However, in order to continue my education after my M.S. in Hospitality Management, I have to write a thesis. The task is so daunting to me that there is a strong possibility that had my program required me to write a thesis, I may not have applied. I’m now two weeks into the program and I realize that my education isn’t going to end with a Master’s degree (at least I hope not) and I have to face my fears.

I found some inspiration this week in the form of two PhD students who made is through their Master’s program and are almost done with their PhD program (and they are only in their mid 20′s!)

With the decision to just do it made (or at least almost made), I have one year to decide the subject of my thesis. That’s one year to explore the industry. And I have one blog where I can share my findings. I decided to pursue a Master’s in Hospitality Management and Tourism because I enjoyed my work in conferences and conventions. After two weeks of my Management of Hospitality and Guest Services Organizations class, I’ve found that I love services too. Let the exploration begin!