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How to get a masters degree by honeydays

"It changed the way I think."

How I did it: I decided out of nowhere that I wanted a masters degree.  I wanted to do this for educational purposes only..."life learning", I guess.  This wasn't going to help me with my career.  I found a degree program at the same school where I did my undergrad.  I liked that it wasn't an online program...I'm kind of old-fashioned and feel that it's not a "real" degree unless you sit in a classroom.  I don't know what I was expecting to learn, but I did not expect that it would have such a profound impact on the way I think, write, and view the world.  Though it hasn't changed my income or job, it has changed me.

I had to commit to it.  When I first started the program I was resistant to the writing and research methods.  I motivated myself by telling myself that if I didn't finish that I would be a dropout.  I had told everyone I knew that I was getting a masters degree and I'd be embarrassed if I didn't finish.

I changed my work schedule to part time because I really wanted to learn.  I didn't want to fake my way through it like I did as an undergrad.

I cashed out my 401k to pay for it.  I have NO regrets at all about doing that.


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2 years
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    Eynar Oxartum slɐoƃ sıɥ ɥɔɐǝɹ oʇ ʇsnɾ uʍop ǝpısdn sı

    Working hard on my Biophysics Masters 2 days ago

    I am not writing a lot on this goal, but I am working really hard about it. I mean, it would not be that hard if it were the only thing I have to do, but I am working at the lab as well, which leaves very few time for other things in my life for the moment.

    However, combining Physics and Biology is really interesting. It is very rewarding to see how many things I understand now, so every moment I spend here is a good one.

    Hope to mark it as done by February.

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    aschalin

    Engineering 2 days ago

    I’m currently working on my BS in engineering and hope to get my masters in a few years.

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    crisy12

    Untitled 3 days ago

    i have signed up online just waiting for the registration day hopeful to start classes in 2010. hope everything works out.

    Nov 17, 04:44AM PST | 0 comments


    ladylock is letting it go!!!

    1 1/2 years to go 4 days ago

    I took this semester off due to financial reasons, but pray to be back next semester and finish off my Master’s degree eventually ;-)

    Nov 16, 12:24PM PST | 1 cheer | 0 comments


    AaroninsouthMN is thinking road trip.

    Untitled 1 week ago

    At times it was stressful but I am glade I did the work.

    Nov 11, 06:38AM PST | 1 cheer | 0 comments


    Janjana

    On my way 2 weeks ago

    I started school in January of 2009. I will take my comps in August and formally graduate in December. I am studying Secondary Education. The coursework has been hard work but, a lot of fun as well. After student teaching next semester, I will only have 3 courses left.

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    BronzedGoddess

    Untitled 2 weeks ago

    Well, I finally applied and got accepted. I’m in my first semester of my first year at VCU. I am majoring in Urban and Regional Planning. I plan to concentrate on Historic Preservation.

    Nov 01, 06:27PM PST | 0 comments


    chrislife

    I'm doing it! 2 weeks ago

    I’m in my first semester of a Master in Teaching course, which will end with me being credentialed for elementary education. It isn’t the Masters Degree I originally had in mind, but it’s good.

    Nov 01, 03:56PM PST | 1 cheer | 1 comment


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    phew 2 weeks ago

    my eyes are going square from this screen, it better be worth it at the end!!!
    (well it already beats working 9-5!)

    Oct 31, 02:19PM PDT | 2 cheers | 0 comments


    jeggskow

    Accepted! 3 weeks ago

    I was accepted to Florida State University’s Master’s program in Urban and Regional Planning. I will begin my studies August 2010!

    Oct 26, 05:45PM PDT | 3 cheers | 2 comments


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