Career questions tagged gradschool
Has anyone gone to the Boston Architectural College?
Has anyone on here attended (or currently attending) Boston Architectural College? Do you have any suggestions on how best to succeed? I will be online at least during my first year of graduate school, but am hoping to transfer to in person for the second and third year.
What made you choose to go back to graduate school?
I applied and was accepted to a grad school program in Interior Architecture in the fall. I was just curious what made you make the financial leap to go back to grad school?
How do I start applying for grants? #Spring25
When learning about scholarships and free money for college I was recommended to start applying for grants.
Should I get my PhD in Sociology or Criminology ?
So I got my bachelors degree in Sociology, with a lot of my research centering injustices within the criminal justice system. I am really interested in analyzing the CJS as an institution and looking at the ways it discriminates against different intersectional identities. I like looking at social justice issues and justice reform. Recently, I have been looking into getting a PhD as I hope to become a professor. I have talked with three professors about this, two sociology professors one english professor, and two of them(the english prof and a soc prof) believe I should pursue a PhD in criminology instead of sociology. They say this because A) sociology is incredibly competitive B) Sociology is being targeted right now under the Trump administration. They say I'll be more marketable if I do Criminology instead. The issue is, I don't want to be tied down to crime. I am incredibly interested in learning about all the issues with the criminal justice system and learning about ways we can fix it and reform our justice system. I find recividism to be very interesting as well, as well as issues in policing. However, I am interested in looking at these things through a sociological lens. I love sociology, I love how diverse it is, and I just feel that is where my heart is. However, I'll be very honest to say my understanding of Criminology is limited to the one entry level criminology course I took in my undergrad. Idk I just don't know what to do, and I'm scared if I pick sociology I'll regret it down the road if I can't find a job being a sociology professor. What should I do???
How to navigate the unfamiliar and demanding nature of counseling school age children without falling apart?
Hi there, I am currently completing my second/last internship for my Master's in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy. My internship last year was with adults with acute and chronic mental illness. This year, I landed a last-minute placement with a nonprofit organization that places graduate Interns in schools. I am placed at an elementary school as a school counselor, however, I have never worked with school-age children in any capacity. I have a brief experience as a preschool assistant and have taken multiple developmental psych classes. The nature of the internship is going to be very hands-off (me doing everything from ground zero) from asking for consent forms to pulling students out of classrooms for a session which is putting me in a vulnerable place. I am not a very assertive individual. How to navigate the unfamiliar and demanding nature of this new experience without falling apart? P.S. I am expected to begin next week. Thank you!
What are few good universities to pursue online affordable MS related to computer science?
What are few best universities to pursue online affordable masters that don't need GRE?
Who can I get a letter of recommendation from if I completed my bachelors degree online?
I need a few letters of recommendation for graduate school, but I'm not sure who to ask because I haven't interacted with my college professors much at all.
What are the first 5 things I should do when looking into Phd/Graduate school programs?
I graduated with a Bachelor's in Political Science a year ago and am interested in these fields: social work, ethnic studies, and law/policy. I have work experience in higher education, mentorship, Ethnic Studies, writing and research, and retention programs.
Where do I do volunteer work online as a high school student as being international?
I ve searched a lot but most of them require for me to be a American or Indian or most are not free
Will I only get into gradschool if I have job experience within my major?
I start applying to graduate school for speech path next Winter. Do I need to have an internship lined up before hand for experience? How do I go about getting one?#CV23
Letters of Recommendation
I have just started my grad school application for Genetic Counseling but am not very confident regarding the 3 letters of recommendation I need to gather. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and my own social anxiety, I have had a hard time making any connections with professors. Classes have around 300 students so they have little to no memory of me. I've e-mailed the grad program about if letters of recommendations from my supervisor at work could be considered (currently an HR intern). I have also reached out to a professor I recently had last Spring. Is there anything else you would recommend for me to do?
Are two semesters of undergraduate research experience too little for PhD application? I missed out on a summer worth of research due to COVID. Do I still have a chance?
#biochemistry #gradschool #PhD #undergraduateresearch #graduateschool #STEM
Is it better to select an established PI rather than an up and coming PI for my PhD in the US? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both?
#PhD #gradschool # #science-phd #research #biochemistry
What is the CEEB code for Teachers College, Columbia University?
I am applying to doctoral programs and the application asks for a CEEB code for each university I have attended. For all my other schools, the CEEB code was found by entering the name of the school but teachers college is not recognized. I know the code differs from columbia univeristy. I have already contacted the school and have not gotten any info. Thanks so much! #application #gradschool
How do you begin the graduate school search as a physics major?
I am a current junior in college planning to graduate next year, and am looking for advice on how to begin the search for schools. #career-path #physics #graduateschool #gradschool #application #school #college #astronomy #junior
Is Quality Engineering a good stepping stone to understand/get into Design Engineering?
Hi there, I currently a mechanical engineering graduate student interested in the Medical Device industry. I saw a company that is a Quality Solutions Service Provider in the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Device industry, and I was curious if the experience gained as a Quality Engineer whether in the Medical Device industry or in general is helpful for getting into Design Engineering. Thanks! #QualityEngineering #MechanicalEngineering #MechanicalDesign #DesignEngineering #GradSchool #MedicalDevice #Pharmaceuticals #GivingisCaring
Best way to ask for a recommendation letter to a PsyD program
Hello, I am in the process of applying to PsyD programs and started to gather recommendation letters. I am finding it very anxiety provoking to ask current and past employers for recommendation letters for my application. I would love some advice on the best ways to ask for recommendation letters. #strategy #career #PsyD #gradschool #recommendations #psychologist #psychology Thank you so much!
Should I reach out to my prospective grad schools via email and introduce myself/express interest?
I am graduating this December and will be applying to grad schools later this fall. I am wondering if I should email the schools I am interested in beforehand and introduce myself and express interest? I will be applying to psychology PhD and PsyD programs and am wondering if this might help the admissions board remember my name, which could ultimately provide an advantage? If this is a good idea, would I reach out via email or phone, maybe letter? Should it be directed to the board of admissions in general or to a specific person? What would I write in the email/letter or say on the phone? Does this seem like a good idea or would it come across a little overboard and groveling? Any feedback is so greatly appreciated! Thank you! #PhDpsychprograms #gradschool #graduation #emailinginterest
Whats the best masters program for SLPS?
I plan to apply to graduate program for #speechlanguagepathology but looking for a program that does not require GRE #speechtherapy #gradschool
What is one lie that you wish to dismiss about graduate school and the grad student experience?
I recently earned my bachelor's and will be starting a doctoral program in August. I've been hearing rumors left and right about grad school in general. They range from dissertations being a mandatory 200 pages, how you have to say goodbye to your social life, how grad students have the same employability rate as undergraduate students, and many more. I'm just curious as to what lies you were told about grad school, and if you could dismiss them for the general public. #college #collegerumors #grad #gradlife #gradlies #gradschool #gradschoolrumors #gradstudent #gradstudentrumrs #JULY20 #lies #school #schoolrumors
tips for undergrad student
What is one thing that you wish you did better in undergrad school? Could be anything! #undergraduateschool #doctors #therapists #business #marketers #analysts #counsellor #teacher #gradschool #july20 #university #medicine #technology #research #academia #jobs #work
Occupational therapy grad school
I am hoping to get into OT grad school. If I am only looking to major in psych and minor in health sciences, instead of honors specializing in psychology. Will this set me apart from other applicants? Thank you in advance #july20 #OT #gradschool
How long before applying to Graduate School should I take the GRE?
#graduate-school #gre #college-admissions #gradschool #school #standardizedtest
What is the difference between an RA and a TA in graduate school?
#gradschool #graduate-school #research-assistant #teaching-assistant
Undergrad engineering vs Grad engineering?
Hi all, I plan to enter Graduate study for Mechanical Engineering next fall and I just want to know, what are the differences (and even similarities) between the undergraduate and graduate levels in engineering? How should I prepare myself to know what to expect? Thanks. #engineering #mechanical-engineering #mechanical #engineer #civil-engineering #electricalengineering #computerengineering #graduateschool #gradschool #undergrad #engineeringstudent #masters #technology
GRE test sending to college?
When sending your GRE tests to colleges, do they see all of the attempts or do you only send in the one you want to? #GRE #Gradschool
Graduate School Scholarships and Grants
I learned that I was going to be continuing my education late July, which is very late to start applying for scholarships and grants. Does anyone have any advice about where to go to apply for scholarships or grants that are still open? #scholarships #grants #gradschool
What year in college should someone first start doing observation hours if they are looking to go to graduate school for physical therapy?
Graduate schools suggest completing observation hours in different physical therapy setting. #Gradschool #physical-therapist #physical-therapy
Pursuing a MSW
I am really interested in pursuing a MSW. I am finishing up a graduate certificate in Sociology, but I don’t have a lot of recent, relevant work experience. I understand that most MSW programs require work (or at least volunteer) experience. What are some good strategies for networking and finding opportunities to gain that experience? #gradschool #socialwork #msw
Will I still feel part of my University if I am an international student?
I will be attending Graduate School in either Ireland or the UK this fall, as an international student I am nervous about not feeling part of my University as much as I did when I attended an Undergraduate course in the US. Will my status as an international student make it harder to feel completely integrated in my University's student culture? #gradschool #international #abroad #integration #student #college #student-affairs #college-student