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10/03/07 03:41 - ID#41475
Grad School, Schmad School
On the one hand its great to have a former professor whose opinion you trust to help you out with the planning the future career thing.
On the other hand, its not so great when it comes to her challenging you to try harder and go for that big name school you'll need on your resume when all is said and done and you're looking for work. Thereby putting on a great deal of pressure. I know she knows my limitations and won't send me off into the world blindly with no clue as to what to expect.
Nevermind the whole Ph.D./ dissertation thing, I don't even know if I'm smart enough to get into any program let alone a highly selective top school. Oy. Nevermind the cost!
Grad school is hard...and I haven't even gotten into it yet.
On the other hand, its not so great when it comes to her challenging you to try harder and go for that big name school you'll need on your resume when all is said and done and you're looking for work. Thereby putting on a great deal of pressure. I know she knows my limitations and won't send me off into the world blindly with no clue as to what to expect.
Nevermind the whole Ph.D./ dissertation thing, I don't even know if I'm smart enough to get into any program let alone a highly selective top school. Oy. Nevermind the cost!
Grad school is hard...and I haven't even gotten into it yet.
you can definitely make it in grad school, little maloyster. it sounds tough but finally going to school for something you love makes all the difference. as for the $$, i believe most ph.d. programs cover the majority of your costs. you just have to help them do research and/or teach-- both good experiences for you. either way, shoot for the degree, program, and school that fits you best because, whether it's a big name or not, if they aren't doing the stuff you're interested in, you won't make the most of all of those extra years in school. good luck, smarty pants. (and look at some schools in boston, you can come visit!)
Grad school is more in depth and faster paced, but you can handle it. "Big name" schools don't mean shit in the real world, contrary to your professor's belief. You can be a tool and go to a top 10 bank breaker, but you're still a tool when it comes time to interview. Go to a school YOU like that has a program that fits YOUR needs and YOUR wallet. You get out of education the work you're willing to put into it. Permalink: Grad_School_Schmad_School.html
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