[Kate Lynch]

I applied to school in the UK but everytime I get on this forum I am disheartened about the conversation about lack of jobs in the field and even people questioning the viability of LA and its future. Setting that negativity aside, I am still planning on attending school overseas and hoping that the economic climate will improve. Even if it doesnt i will be relying on my tenacity and genuine trust that there is a good job out there waiting for me to fill it! I guess only time will tell. I am currently in a field not related to LA or env. science (my undergrad degree) so I am really eager to get back on track. I’m just trying to follow my dreams and plow through the economic downturn.

[Kate Lynch]

Thank you for all the different perspectives. I too am not quite up to date with the issues surrounding the LI however I dont think those issues will be enough to sway me from attending school in the UK. In fact I have already accepted a place at Writtle. I was interested in studying abroad because i believe the programs suit my interests much more than most of the U.S. schools. There are some U.S. schools that I did consider but ulitmately my desire to live and learn in abroad was more important to me. The degree will be one type of education and living in a new country and learing new ideas and having access to so many new cultures will a completely different education on its own. I really want to gain access to ideas and examples from professionals in the field on the European mainland as well as in the UK.

My husband is an Irish citizen and can live and work in the UK without a problem. I’m not sure how that extends to me or if it does at all but if I can work in the UK eventually that would be a major plus.

I believe if you work hard enough for what you want it will happen. That may seem young and idealistic but I’d rather go into this profession with a positive outlook and not become clouded in cynicism. Now that I’ve chosen this path and the school I just have to manage to get my visa! A whole other adventure!

[Kate Lynch]

Thanks for the reply. It helps to get different perspectives. I’m really excited about living in the UK and getting my degree. Now I just have to hope the economy improves a bit before i re-enter the workforce.

[Kate Lynch]

I’m getting ready to enter into an MLA program in the UK in September and I have such mixed feelings about taking on this new adventure in life. After reading the thread I waiver from being discouraged to slight encouragement (chad crutcher!) about the prospects in this field. I am conflicted about whether or not this is a good decision considering the economy and if the next few years in school and out of the job market will be enough time to let the economy recover and re enter the workforce. I have 10 years of experience in the conservation field and I am hoping I can build on my skills and be a well rounded, desireable candidate when I’m finished with school. Sometimes I think I should just keep my boring, unfulfilling job here in the states and just push through. I am eager to get the heck out of here and really start to learn what I love and gain some real definable skills. I’ve done my share of random jobs to get by and i thought by gaining my MLA that it would put an end to that because I would be much more marketable however most people have mentioned having to make sacrifices and not use their degrees for a while. Those prospects are what make me question taking on this degree. I can only hope that the market picks back up and LA’s are once again in demand.

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