mkriebs

I appreciate all the advice. As for the people saying dump her... I will consider that when the time comes. She still has to decide how and ultimately IF she is going to go through with this. I mean, I could bear through a year with her overseas. But if she decides to go for he Phd there, I will most definitely consider the alternatives. I would hate to prematurely dump her and have her change her mind about going over there. Again, thanks for the advice... now I guess we just hope something happens where she stays here.

Good advice, pretty much exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. As for her, she seems very serious as well, and would be overseas anywhere from 1-3 years. It all depends if she jsut goes for her Masters or if she goes for her Phd. Now, on her side of the story, she is an Art Hx major and doing her studies abroad is an excellent opportunity for her career wise. Schooling tends to be cheaper over there (not sure about what living expenses would be comparatively), the degree process is shorter, and a degree from Europe is much more accredited in the US than a degree from the US... apparently. Of course I am not limiting her, as that would be extremely selfish of myself, and would likely push her away. So I am trying to be supportive, all the while praying something doesn't work so she stays in the States. Again, thanks for the advice. Somehow practical experience didn't cross my mind when i was thinking this through the first time... Matt

Ok, I am not sure if this should go in here, but I would like to get advice from males that are, or are going to school to be nurses. Basically, here is where I am at. I am 22, and have an associates degree under my belt in Fire Science. I decided to change direction and I am going to the community college for my CNA. In the fall of 2010 (god willing I get accepted) I want to go to UIC in Chicago. I pretty much have that set in stone (pending acceptance of course). WELL... my girlfriend dropped the big one on me the other night (no, she's not preggo, lol). She wants to go to Grad school in Europe. Now, we have only been together for 4 months, so were not completely attached yet, but i do love her, and I think she is the one I would like to settle down with. I had planned that when I went to UIC, she would move in with me and get her grad school out of the way in Chicago. So, I guess what I am asking, is... are there any credible online schools to get my nursing degree from? Say I moved to Europe with her, and did online schooling. Now, I have a job that could be international if I need it to be at the moment. So that would cover alot of living expenses. But I am not giving up my goals and dreams for her, and i really don't want her to give up anything for me. I am aiming for my RN, so please no LPN schools. And as much advice as you can give me would be greatly appreciated. And... if you have any advice to give me to try to convince her to stay here, I'll take that too, lol. If i thought a ring would do it, I would have been at the jewelry store yesterday. Please help!