I am currently an undergrad at a top school and everyone is always discussing their plans to go to med/law/grad school. Since I really don't want to pursue a career in med or law, I was thinking maybe going to grad school and pursuing a degree in english or somewhere in the humanities. But to tell the truth, I'm getting a little sick of the scholarly environment. There's a lot of pressure here to be perfect and I think maybe I should just take my BA and go get a decent job and start making some money. But w. the job market these days people have been stressing the importance of getting at least a masters degree. So what do you think? Is grad school worth it? Or is it another period of my life that will have me ripping my hair out?
2007-02-19 11:06:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Depends on the program. My grad program makes me feel like I'm in elementary school again. My program is a cohort program meaning that I take every class with the same 30 people until I graduate. There is homework due every week. We do tons of group papers and presentations. Attendance affects my grade.
Although I seem to be bitching about it I love it. I love it because it is way more focused than undergrad and every course that you take is important and is interesting.
2007-02-19 14:13:42 · answer #1 · answered by MISS KNIGHT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to grad school for astronomy, and for me it was easier than college. But then I went to MIT as an undergrad, so that might be a factor.
2007-02-19 11:11:04 · answer #2 · answered by kris 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
grad school is a piece of cake! all you do is drink beer, get laid, and smoke dope. Just make sure the invoices are paid on time and 3 years later - tah-dah! Masters! A PhD is EVEN easier! AND, at the PhD level, you get FOREIGN chicks!
Oh, it's a BLAST! I have 7 PhDs - and I can BARELY walk!
2007-02-19 11:15:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋