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1 month ago
one day…
How to get a graduate degree
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accomplished 
"um, still doing it - just had an exam last night, and finished 2 semesters!! 1.5 yrs to go!
update: THIS IS MY FINAL SEMESTER! after a total of 4 semesters :)
after which I need to start writing my thesis, and then I'll be finally done! :)"
How I did it: - still doing it, while working full-time *stress*
- find helpful people who can motivate you, cheer you on, or just be crazy and silly with you
- LOADS of hard work and determination and discipline... sometimes I have none of them!!
Lessons & tips: - take calculated risks. for me, i have poor time management skills, usually i pack myself too tightly and leave no room for rest. REST is incredibly important during this time of high-stress!
i also have a tendency to be paranoid / worry excessively / get somewhat depressed. Recognize this, find friends (in this case my fiance) who will always life your mood up when the 'bad thoughts' kick in, and indulge in all sorts of things you like (good things! like a silly movie, LOADS of comedies and feel-good shows).
- when u hit a slump midway (even in the most driven person), for me, i like to read inspiring books and watch talks that people speak passionately about their work and their lives. during this time, i got addicted to the works of Richard Feynman, Jane Goodall, and watch WAY too many videos on Ted.com.
it is important to keep inspired, and always remember why you're doing this, and think of the satisfaction when you reach your goal, even if it's 10 yrs away!
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8 months ago
I want to get a graduate degree. I am thinking about specializing in K-12 literacy.
0amnesia is down with flu but still tryin to study :)
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11 months ago
I’m at cross raods..
Should I go for an MS or an MBA …
still thinking it through…
Getting a MSc in Chemistry
11 months ago
On January 2nd, 2009, I start my Masters of Science degree in Chemistry at the University of Calgary. It will last 2 years and has the ability to be upgraded to a PhD in a year – I have few plans on doing the PhD if it takes 4 years. Wish me luck!
LotoMotivo is going on a two hour bike ride!
possible fileds of study
12 months ago
anthropology, disaster relief, sustainable development…
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13 months ago
I’ve always wanted to pursue higher education. I hope that this can remain part of the 5-year plan!
Masters in Architecture
17 months ago
I need to get a masters degree accredited by NAAB. This will increase my on-job confidence. It’ll qualify me for IDP and thus allow me to be licensed in any state.
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17 months ago
Will have to put this off until I can afford to not work for a few years, or determine I can go to school part-time.
something in
19 months ago
social sciences. squeeze the mind a bit.
I will probably still not convince anyone they are wrong,
but for them to deal with
undergrad in psych
19 months ago
Not sure which way to go, except that I tried a MSW and it wasn’t for me.
