How much work do you have to do to make it through Grad School?

Question

I was accepted for Gradschool, and starting my Masters in Information Technology on Jan 8, and im a bit worried. I found out that I have to maintain a 3.0 GPA every semester and an overall GPA of 3.5 to stick in the program. Im taking 8 credits, this semester thats two courses. I generally do well on IT courses, but still im worried at the high standards. Undergrad was shitty, i did OK but I could have done better. So my question, what should I expect on the grad program? is this a back breaking study times? Also Im 23, and im not working full time. Im concerened on how to act around with older people, as im thinking some of them might have families and more mature. I feel like im the immature kid and might stick out. I love participating in class, but i dont know if I should filter all my asnwers to make it sound "professional." Its odd really, Undergrad was real easy for me, i mean I felt like i didnt really do much to get a good grade.

Answer 1

I'm a graduate student now. To me it's similiar to high school and college, since I always had to read and write a lot-I didn't pick things up easily. I'm getting my Masters in Education, so a lot of the students are older, but there are still some students who are right out of college. Since everyone is obviously intelligent, I listen to all the questions and answers each student makes.

You're starting out the right way-you're taking just a couple of courses and aren't working full-time like a lot of older students will be (plus many have families to care for as well). You'll have the advantage in that way, since you'll have more time to devote to your studies. I only take one course a semester since I work full-time, and since I can't afford more than one course a semester!

As long as you don't procrastinate, keep up with your readings and work steadily on papers, you'll do fine.

Good luck!

Answer 2

First, congratulations to u.
Actually, Gradschool is a bit hard work comparing undergrad studies. Doing a lot of research, thesis, oral examination, etc. Facing different types of grad studes; professional ones, experienced people, & such. For the first weeks, i guess everyone feel worries to their own capability & knowledge. But dont ever expect that these pros are higher than u. They may be professional but not much knowledgeable as u do. All u need is to have confidence in urself & study hard as u had done during ur undergrad. The more difficult one is when u have to enter Doctoral courses after Mastering something. Have faith in urself & good luck.

Answer 3

Congrats on your acceptance into grad school!

Attending graduate school is a lot different than attending an undergraduate school. As you may have witnessed, in most undergraduate schools, the majority of the students are between 18-22. In grad school, the ages and experiences of the admitted students are much more varied and diverse.

Do not worry about sounding professional; you were accepted into your grad program because you had the knowledge and skills it took to be accepted!

Although your first few classes may feel intimidating, within a few weeks, you and your classmates will likely see beyond traditional stereotypes and visualize on another as individuals on an equal playing field (academically speaking).

Answer 4

Graduate school is a lot of work. You will also be at a disadvantage because the others in the classes are professionals.

I would suggest working really hard, because a grad school gpa is much harder to maintain than an undergraduate one