Self-confessed workaholic keeps study on the boil
Published on 23 August, 2010
Psychology student Jenny Lang is looking forward to completing a PhD one day, even as she winds up her latest undergraduate degree while juggling work and family responsibilities.
"I believe I am a workaholic and my family encourages me to ‘slow down' often," Jenny said.
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"I work a full-time job as Guidance Officer for Education Queensland, am a part-time student with CQUniversity via flexible learning, have a private counselling consultancy and am mother of two young children.
"Despite my busy life and my interest in craft, I still plan to complete further studies."
Jenny has kept her study and career moving forward, since completing her senior schooling in 1990.
"I went straight into a Bachelor of Arts with a double-major in geographical sciences. In 1994, I completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Education which saw my first posting as a secondary teacher at Elanora State High School on the Gold Coast.
"Working with young people with challenges inspired me to change professional direction, thus, completing a Master of Educational Studies (guidance and counselling) in 1997.
"I have moved 18 times since my first teaching post and now call Stanthorpe my home town. Changes in professional requirements for Guidance Officers spurred my current desire to complete the psychology degree."