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How to finish graduate school
It made me
Extremely happy! 
"I finished the two-year master's program and plan to work as a teacher at the same university!"
How I did it: First, I applied to graduate school. I read all of the application information, sent my transcripts, wrote my statement of purpose, and acquired letters of recommendation from teachers who had supported me through undergraduate school.
Second, after I was accepted into the school, I made certain to stick to the program. While my advisor was nice, she was also extremely busy. If you want to finish on time, make sure to keep up with the requirements on your own.
Third, I prioritized. While I still made time for friends and family, graduate school had to remain at the top. If you realize you don't have time to complete all of your coursework, drop a class or cut out an extra activity. It's better to take a little longer and do better than to finish on time and do a mediocre job.
Lessons & tips: Apply for assistantships. If you can get work as a GA or TA, the school will help you pay for classes, and you will accrue valuable experience.
Also, do not give up on your thesis. Push through, no matter what it takes.
Resources: You can't beat a reliable thesis director who is going to push you to work as hard as you can.
Also, surround yourself with people who believe in you, and who have similar goals.
Finally, Dr. Wicked's Write or Die was priceless for finishing my thesis.
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1 week ago
I began graduate school back in the mid-90s but stopped due to a complicated pregnancy and because I was not happy with the focus of study I had chosen. I may not be able to utilize any of the credits that I earned at that time (26) but I still want to obtain my masters in Nursing Education so that I can more effectively teach. I love Nursing and I have never wished I had chosen another profession. I would like to continue to share this passion with students and new Nurses.
itzkate really has 70 things she needs on this list.
Can't Come Soon Enough
4 weeks ago
I’m half way through my last graduate course. I’m pretty sure it’s the easiest class I’ve taken so far. haha
I can’t wait to be finished. I’m already thinking about picking up a part-time job…. that is, on top of the full-time one I already have.
:)
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Another Step Closer
1 month ago
I just submitted my application for December graduation.
:D
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Getting Closer
1 month ago
I graduate from my program in December! I can’t wait, because it seems like I’ve been in school forever. Then again, being a high school teacher, I guess I’m never actually finished with school! But, I can’t wait for my degree and professional certification.
One year (or 3 semesters or less)
3 months ago
I have one more year to finish my MLIS. I must stay motivated.
*Classes
*Practicum
*Capstone
DONE!
Also, getting a job, which shouldn’t be too hard.
puravida7 is going to be productive today!
Finally going to do it!!
4 months ago
After taking quite some time off, I am returning to school in the fall and will graduate in December. Better late than never, right? Very excited.
May 2009
6 months ago
I started graduate school to earn my MA in September of last year. I’m almost finished with my 3rd quarter and this time next year will be on my final quarter. I’m getting pretty burned out right now, but am looking forward to having the summer off for some much needed me-time and relaxation time. I just need to keep my head down and get through it and keep reminding myself that after this quarter, I’ll be halfway done.
Morning Song is changing her life one habit at a time
tough, tough, tough
7 months ago
Eeek. With midterm, projects, readings piling up, I feel like I am buried under a huge mountain. People who went through grad school often said that at some point you would just want to run away. I didn’t realize that it could be so soon for me.
Morning Song is changing her life one habit at a time
enjoying it
8 months ago
It’s funny. I’m actually enjoying this. I am enjoying sitting down with the books and reading through them, devouring all the relevant information and discovering interesting relations. I wish I had started this earlier.
