Drumming my fingers on the desk, I was impatient for my first class to start. Unlike some of my classmates who seemed set on putting in the minimum effort required, I was eager to get on with learning. I looked around at the sea of college-aged kids and wondered, how was I going to get through this?

I've locked myself in the large bathroom stall reserved for people in wheelchairs. Sitting on the toilet, fully clothed, I open my purse and pull out this yellow contraption. In the fifteen-minute class break when everyone else is inhaling their dinner, I'm preparing dinner for my five-month old son.

Grad school is not for the faint of heart, particularly for hybrid moms juggling multiple commitments and family obligations. Yet Despite the enormous investment of time, energy, and money, grad school may still be worth considering if you are at one of these crossroads.

Whether you are a stay-at-home mom or you are trying to balance work and family life, if you truly want to get your education, this is the time to do it.