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when you think “should i apply to grad school?” that‘s the devil talking

coming from someone who also contemplates it every few business days

@gothbubbe

May 2, 2024

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@avlasy

I think about this so often. I’ve been out of school since 2020 (Graduated; got my BS). But I work in IT now and it has nothing to do with my degree, which is Film Production. I want to go back to school for my masters but I can’t help feel unmotivated due to not much film work around me/available and since I’m in IT i feel like I should get a degree or something for that?? Idk, I’m so overwhelmed.

May 8, 2024

@babyboybrida

gothbubbe What do you contemplate studying

May 2, 2024

@gothbubbe

babyboybrida i’ve been thinking about getting an MLIS or MDiv. i hesitate because my colleagues in higher ed are all Not Having A Good Time for lots of reasons, namely restrictions on tenure and job availability atm

May 2, 2024

@babyboybrida

gothbubbe Yeah I've heard the same... What's ur line of work that ur considering either Library Science or Divinty?

May 2, 2024

@gothbubbe

babyboybrida i work in a library but my research has mostly been in religious studies

May 3, 2024

@babyboybrida

I would get more money and also kind of want to become a professor

May 2, 2024

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depends, but maybe?

I’m actively pursuing a PhD right now, so for me it’s a yes, but I’ve had two friends drop from their respective PhD programs in the three years I’ve been in mine and for them it’d be a hell no. You have to be really honest with yourself and take the decision seriously, but if you feel there aren’t much stakes (for instance you get into a fully funded program or get scholarships/fellowships) then I’d say it’s worth a shot. I would never recommend grad school if you’re only doing it to “take a break from the real world” or something like that, but if getting a specialization in something would help you meet personal or professional goals, then it’s probably gonna be worth it for you.