So now that I'm getting down to the wire, when I'm almost ready to graduate, what happens? UB starts sending me graduate school information. When I returned to college, I was so happy to finally close that chapter of my life. Now the graduate admissions office wants to open a new chapter. I have been considering pursuing a master's degree lately. That's something that was so far from my mind this time last year.
I know that continuing at UB is the best choice if I am pursuing any communications related degree. A friend of mine told me that it looks better to go to a different college for graduate studies. I think that is absolutely ridiculous. Especially when the college I attend has the best communications programs (as far as I'm concerned) in the area.
For me, choosing UB is a no-brainer. My problem is that I keep asking my self, "Do you really want to be in college for another 2 years?" Deciding to go to graduate school is a question that I never really gave much thought to before, but now I can't stop thinking about it. To help me decide, I am going to attend the graduate open house at UB next week. Hopefully, I can get some information about my desired program and this time next year, I'll be in my first graduate classes.
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When I was in undergrad doing Psychology, I heard a lot of people say the same thing about not going to the same undergrad and graduate school.
But then again, I can't see how an extra degree could ever be a bad thing! And now as I do the law school thing, and get older, I think the location, price, and networking opportunities are more important.
Congrats on nearing graduation!
Thank you, Spencer. It's been a long time coming. Since I've built up the momentum, I might as well keep going.
Congrats marni. You know i'm pulling inspriation from you girl ! We're in the same situation as you remember from our emails. Just night I was thinkin i need to buckle down and save because the loan I get barely covers two classes and I was thinking about trying 3 classes next semester. A few purchases (like another car) hit me unexpectedly so a summer class is out of the question this year.
As for going to another school. I can only see doing that if you got into a bigger and better school. If the area, price, teachers and everything that is important to you are here at UB why leave ! My mother in law is talking about grad school for me. i told her slow down and let me finish the bachelor. Then if SHE pay for grad school, we might can talk.
i think the advice about changing schools is bunk. if my undergrad offered programs, i absolutely would have stayed for another few years. i had an amazing time there. i am liking UB, but for me, it will never be the same
good luck making your grad school decision :)
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