The Magic of it all

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  1. KidDL

    KidDL member

    The Magic of a Title: One Reason this DL desires a Ph.D.


    It’s not that complicated really. As a young man, I was fascinated with titles. Listening to the radio, or watching television, I word hear foreign, yet mystical words - - president, chancellor, doctor. Why was someone deserving of such a prestigious honorific? Why did these titles present such an awe of mystique? Surely, these people were magical and had special powers. I concluded that since a title wielded an orb or authority, I must have one.

    And so, as I began to age and learn, I discovered the various meanings behind these titles. Indeed, they still held a sense of awe, but not as much as in my younger years. Struggling with the issues of my own existence and reasons for being on this planet, I began a quest to discover my true calling. I did the normal things most young adults do; trying out different jobs, playing the game of making myself out to be something I was not. I worked in offices, managed people, and even stripped in bars. I also did things I am not proud of in the name of money. It was all so empty. Yet, titles still fascinated me.

    As the years passed on, I decided to do some volunteer work for a local clinic that offered services to those living with HIV/AIDS. The job was nothing fancy, just a phone answering position. It was at this place that I heard lots of titles, primarily doctor. It was also at this place I found my calling - - to help people.

    Today, I am still volunteering my services at this clinic and will be entering a Ph.D. program in the psychology field. The reasons for wanting a title have changed since I was a child. I would be remiss if I did not tell you that a title does not still give me goose bumps. However, I want to continue helping people, and the title will help me further that goal. The reasons differ greatly for desiring a title from that of my younger days. There is one thing that has remained the same - - I still want one.
     
  2. defii

    defii New Member

    Humorous and interesting! I assure you that you're not alone. Many people are enchanted by the title "doctor." I've imagined myself with that title as well. Hey, goosebumps aren't bad...



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  3. KidDL

    KidDL member

    Thank you. The story is supposed to be humerous but still, much of it is true. [​IMG]
     
  4. defii

    defii New Member

    I come from an academic family. My mother (now deceased) was a teacher, then went to work in Human Services for the US government. When I completed my undergraduate work, while everyone else was celebrating, my mother quickly tempered the mood by saying, "You haven't done anything yet. A bachelor's degree is just the beginning." It was her expectation that I would complete doctoral work.

    My father used to be a high school principal. He decided in his 30s to go to medical school and now practices medicine. He's another education nut.

    Whatever the case, the pursuit of academia is drilled into me. Did someone say, "Dr. Dave"? It's only a matter of time. Since I have family responsibilities, DL seems like the logical route. That quest is what brings me to this forum.



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  5. KidDL

    KidDL member

    I find myself have like reasons for desiring a Ph.D. I see no reason here to put out false reasons. Half of my reason for the Ph.D is needing it, however the other half? Because I want it [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  6. me again

    me again Well-Known Member

    I am current #1, but would like to be #2 or #3. [​IMG]

    Probably never will be though.
     

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