Here I am yet again, hopefully for the last time. I've decided Weber's CJ/Forensic science program is a no-go due to Steve's schooling and SLCC is a no-go because I can't handle the commute. My only option is to attend UVU with Stephen.
I've found that this isn't such a bad option, as the forensic science courses are more comprehensive here. There are more of them that I have to take, but the general eds are looser and the classes are more worthwhile. However, crime scene technician, as a career, has one major and one minor flaw: testifying in court and measuring. You have to measure everything. Blood patterns have so many trigonometric formulas...I know I'd probably have a hard time with that. You have to sketch the scene, but I have no spacial reasoning. As for the testifying...it's not only pubic speaking (something I'm deathly afraid of), but you have to prove something and look competent. They'll attack everything they can about you, your school history, and even your character. As my life is a very imperfect, open book, I believe this would be torture. It would be a frequent torture.
Luckily, I've found another possible major of interest: Emergency Management. While the courses aren't nearly as exciting, it would allow me to do everything I've always wanted to do. I can work with FEMA and other disaster response organizations. I can learn EMT skills and save a life. I can join search and rescue or underwater body recovery. I can help after mass/natural disasters. I have the opportunity to work regular hours, I can see my husband, and I can work for the state. I can be a pretty useful person to be around in case of emergencies. There's also that phrase from my special parchment saying I'll find joy in helping others. What better way to help others? Despite all of this, I'm absolutely terrified I'll miss out. Criminal justice and forensic science are my loves in life!
Anyway, for now I'll just finish my general education. Hopefully I'll have made a decision by then.
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