[suburbn_thrills]

Originally Posted by swboyd

What was your major in college and what would you want to go to grad school for? What kinds of jobs have you been looking for?

In the long run, grad school typically pays off depending on what you want to do. There are a lot of options to help you get through it.

I majored in Journalism. Half way through I got really interested in Public Relations/Marketing...did some internships/part-time work, but my school wouldn't let me take a lot of the classes I wanted to because I wasn't in that department (had to be in comm for PR classes, business for marketing classes). I just feel like there's a lot more I can learn and from job searching right now it seems like a detailed knowledge and more experience would help a lot and actually get me where I want to be career-wise.

[spiffa0]

Bumping this thread.

Starting grad school in two weeks and kind of nervous. It's been two years since my undergrad and I am employed full time by a company who is paying for my grad school. Hoping I can get back in the swing of things and am able to complete my school work while not sacrificing my day job.

[Jay Evan]

Originally Posted by spiffa0

Bumping this thread.

Starting grad school in two weeks and kind of nervous. It's been two years since my undergrad and I am employed full time by a company who is paying for my grad school. Hoping I can get back in the swing of things and am able to complete my school work while not sacrificing my day job.

I went back to Grad School 2 years after my Undergrad as well. The toughest part for me was that a majority of the folks were going to Grad School for the sole purpose of extending their college experience and wanted to continue to party. At that point in my life I was more career focused. It wasn't so bad, but my first few term papers sucked because I had forgotten everything about proper research and all that jazz. Best of Luck!

[drewinseries]

I have my eye on this sweet MS/PhD program at UMass Med for Molecular Genetics and Microbiology. Still a few years away, but I would love to do that.

[roxy]

Originally Posted by spiffa0

Bumping this thread.

Starting grad school in two weeks and kind of nervous. It's been two years since my undergrad and I am employed full time by a company who is paying for my grad school. Hoping I can get back in the swing of things and am able to complete my school work while not sacrificing my day job.

I'm currently in grad school full time plus I work part time. It was three years for me in between undergrad and grad, but I also am completely switching careers so have a little bit extra work than my peers. If you were a good undergrad student it is pretty easy to get back into the swing of being a student. I feel like working in addition to going to school is actually less stressful because it forces me to schedule and prioritize my work and school work instead of procrastinating. Plus, depending on what industry/program you're in, most people will have the same kind of schedule as you. With your company paying, I am super jealous. As a teacher I only get $800 a year towards my masters and that doesn't even cover a class.

[OH_BE]

Just started working toward my MBA at Valdosta State University. I got a Grad Assistant position through their Housing Office which has reduced my tuition to $38!!! :) Too bad the fees are still around a grand! :( Accounting is going to be the death of me!

[saofan_315]

Today was my first day of student teaching.

[horsetheman]

Originally Posted by saofan_315

Today was my first day of student teaching.

Sounds like fun, I learned the basics of giving a rectal exam.

a little bit of lube goes a long way and the prostate should feel like a small rubber ball.

[Kassie09]

I just applied yesterday!!!! The $400 fee (sent to 5 schools though) was a killer.

I am so nervous.