My attempt at "Life Blogging"

This week, it is our choice as to what we blog about, and we need to choose a different format. So, I am going to pick "Life Blogging," and hope it works out well. In life blogging, one is supposed to share a personal story, and I had a weird experence today, so I thought it would blend in well with the assignment. I spoke with someone this afternoon, and she informed me that my program of study is going to be suspended, and perhaps even eliminated. This is freaking me out, not because I'm going to get hosed and not be able to graduate or anything, but because I don't understand why my program is so short on people. I guess there is only a handful of people in my program, and it's not enough to keep it going. But why? Aren't people interested in technology any more? Or is it just such an intimidating field of study that nobody wants to "go there"?

I have to admit that I have always had a love/hate relationship with technology, but have basically taken up the "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" philosophy. I started out as an English major, but grew frustrated with the repetition and busy work, so I turned to technology. Weird switch, huh? I know, but I figured schools are constantly adopting new technologies, and kids are crazy about all the new gadgets, so there would likely be a lot of jobs out there for someone with my major. That's why it's so weird to think that this program might cease to exist. Is there some major shift in the cosmos that's causing folks to shun technology? Or some freaky Y2K-type thing that's going to wipe out technology altogether?

I'm probably being excessively paranoid, but it's still really disappointing to think about. Technology has helped education a great deal by breaking down cultural barriers, assisting students with disabilities, and making information more (and more quickly) accessible. I was really excited to know that after graduation, I would be a part of that. And though nothing is going to change for me, it sucks to think that future students might not have the same opportunity.