so what happens next?

I have been contemplating the past 3 of my life as a Mason Gross student.  I distinctly remember the evening I had decided that it would be my mission to return to school and pursue something that I'd always been deeply passionate about in some facet.  Despite passion, my primary goal was simply "to graduate."   It took me some time to recognize where I fit in to the curriculum and the community.  Because I hadn't been actively practicing art for many years, I was also unsure of my abilities as artist in general.  There are a few professors that really got through to me.  Through there passion to teach, I was finally able to develop my comprehension of whatever the heck we are all doing here.  I am very curious.  The experience of making art that is significant to me is one thing, but the the challenge of how it pertains to others opens the channels to something so much greater.  I am very curious about others now. How do I reach others while staying true to my own thoughts/feelings/desires?  

With this I am excited about growing as an artist and growing closer to recognizing my niche.  

So what happens next?

I see post graduation boiling down to a few scenarios. 

1. MFA 

2. "Real" Job  *paid

I have been consulting with former and current grad students, which has proven to be somewhat comical as there is no true consensus.  This maybe a good thing for the meantime as I am open to the possibility of either, as long as there is legitimate benefit.  

Chance Show-Installation View