Graduate school is a difficult yet extremely rewarding experience. We won’t sugar coat it (pun intended), you’re going to study. You’re going to study a lot. We can probably assume studying isn’t always something you enjoy. Sometimes we need a little extra motivation to crack open that book or write that paper. For many, that motivation comes from the elixir of knowledge … [Read more...] about Looking for a caffeine infusion? Your search ends here!
Eight…that is the number of graduate schools I applied to. It is also the number of graduate schools I was accepted to. One million; that’s about the number of times I freaked out trying to decide which school was right for me. One is the number of schools I was actually able to choose because apparently you can’t attend more than one graduate school at a time. Who … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight: Research and affordability were key elements in Meghan’s decision to attend MSU for her Master’s program!
I was born and raised here in Springfield, MO. Both my parents went to Missouri State University, but at that time it was called Southwest Missouri State University. They meet while working at an event planning committees that help set up for concerts. Twenty-eight years and three kids later, they are still happily married. Like I said before, me and my sisters grew up in … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight: How a graduate program brought Shannon back home!
“Go to college so you can get a good job!” is what we have always been told. While this is true, the meaning has shifted. In recent years, an undergraduate degree has been touted as “the new high school diploma.” This is due to a phenomenon known as degree inflation. So many students now have college educations that the value of a bachelor’s degree has limited potential … [Read more...] about Why you should consider grad school!