The goal of this assignment is to enhance my knowledge about graduate school. Upon graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology I plan to get a master degree and then eventually get a doctorates PH.D. Degree in Psychology. I plan to attend graduate school for numerous of reasons. The first reason why I want to attend graduate school is a personal reason. I went to college so that my whole family and especially my grandma would be proud of me. My grandma was recently sick and died 2 years ago and I feel like she would not want me to give up and to keep going so that I can be successful in life. So in other words I want to continue my education so that she would be proud of me as she watch over me from heaven. The next reason is personal …show more content…
I know that there is some pros and cons to going to graduate school. Some pros of attending a graduate school would be an advance in a career. Like I previously stated, a grad degree can open up a wider array of career opportunities especially in psychology, social work, and healthcare. The next pro is Career change. Most people are finding hat their current careers is unrewarding. A higher degree can help transition to another career with a higher pay. The last pro would be a Find teaching opportunities. Not everyone is suited to teaching, but for those who are, getting a PhD can lead to a tenured position at a university or college, with a nice salary, a teaching or research assistant to help with workload, consulting opportunities, and can lead to a nice pension upon retirement. On the other hand a con to graduate school would that some colleges are highly competitive. Some graduate programs always have fewer spots than undergraduate programs. There 's competition for seats and grant money especially in the field of psychology. Also, going to graduate school will added another 2-4 years to be in college which would add more debt in loans. Lastly, going to graduate school would requires the ability to set priorities. Successfully completing a grad degree requires a great deal of discipline and priority setting which can lead to the strain on family and personal relationships, not to mention stress on
One of the hot topics of debate going on in the U.S. today that presidential candidates are talking about is college tuition. Some have revealed their proposals to American citizens on how they would tackle the issue of tuition. The question is which one of the many proposals will work and limit the amount of people who don’t go to college and give them a reason to go. The tuition issue is not a case by case problem, but a national problem. While there are some who have the opportunity to attend college others are not as fortunate. But everyone can have a part in shaping the future for many generations to come. The objective is to find a way to make what some would call “college free”to everyone. How were we able to find a way to make public
The common idea of college comes in the form of the 4-year university. Going to a university, students are exposed to the “traditional” college experience, which is a unique experience that many people wish to have. The experience isn’t the only thing that draws people to this option, the more common reason that draws people to a 4-year university is the potential to make more money than a non-college graduate, and according to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2014 the average income of a young adult who worked full-time with a bachelor 's degree made approximately $49,900 a year, which is 66 percent higher than young adults with only high school credentials, who only make approximately $30,000 a year. Attending post-secondary school also has been proven, according to the population reference bureau, to improve a person 's overall health, “ For example, remaining life expectancy at age 25… is about a decade shorter for people who do not have a high school degree compared with those who have completed college.” (Hummer). So, attending a postsecondary school not only improves your income, but it can affect you physically also. Even though 4-year university seems like a clear path to a bachelor’s degree and a large profit potential, the downside can easily outweigh the
Three years ago my life drastically changed when my husband of 19 years decided he wanted a divorce. I had always been a wife and a mother and only worked part time through the majority of my marriage. Having married at 19, I never thought too much about going to college. I always thought I wanted to be a stay at home mom and never thought too much about what my life would be like once the children grew into adulthood. Now, at 41 years old, I realize how horrible a decision I made by not getting my college education sooner. Trying to go back to school while working full-time and raising two kids on my own is not fun. It’s a struggle to find that right balance of being a good student but also being a good mom. I want to make my kids proud
After thinking about how many years it will take to complete a graduate program, people should consider how long it would take them to pay off the debt and loans off the average yearly income of the job they’re aiming for. On average how much would someone with a lesser degree be paid? Would they be able to afford necessities such as somewhere to live, food, and any other bills that may come from those examples? The student also needs to consider the quality of life they are looking to
Currently I am studying for my psychology degree and planning on finishing with my bachelors’ degree in 2014, I have faced few challenges with my plans so far because I feel as though I have prepared myself well for the future. I am a in the psychology club and I participate in psychology experiments at school. I want to utilize all that I can while I am in school to become the best at what I do. Where I work I call alumni of my college and ask them for donations, before I ask them I have to gain their trust and that is also the basis for any counselor patient relationship.
Have you ever wondered if you will like high school?There are goods and bads about going to high school.I will name the relationships,schoolwork/homework,and clubs.
The decision to enroll in graduate school came after considerable time and soul searching. While contemplating the decision to return to school I thought about life, school and work. I realized that my experience in these areas have prepared me for the challenge and I am going to succeed.
The graduate program I picked was at Montclair State University. The degree that I would be pursuing is Masters in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Child/Adolescent Psychology ("Admissions - Montclair State University", 2017). I will further my education and eventually get my PhD in Child Psychology. In order to get my PhD, I first have to finish my bachelor’s and master’s programs. There are 36 credits at Montclair University’s Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology with a Concentration in Child/Adolescent Psychology. The class that I would have to take would be Multicultural Psychology, Research Methods, Developmental Psychology, Developmental
The graduate school preparation workshop, provided information on what graduate school is and how to prepare for it. The workshop was directed by Wanda Crannell an Oregon State University advisor, instructor and program coordinator. Wanda Crannell has been an advisor for the past 24 years and bioresearches. The primary goal of this workshop, was to analyze the pros and cons of graduate school, if one is a good candidate, and how one can prepare to stand out from the rest when applying to graduate school in whatever field of study within the STEM field. The worship consisted of Nicole Hams a biochemist and biophysicists, Smit Vasquez Caballero an economist, Melinda Guzman specialized in botanic and plan pathology, and Johan S. Bonilla a physicist.
What are the advantages to studying an undergraduate degree and how do you think the successful completion of your degree will help you in your life?
In terms of Cutty’s “job” of rounding up students who do not attend school to take into school for one day, speaks to a larger issue. In order for the Middle School to receive their minimum attendance numbers, in order to receive additional funding, each student who does not attend school is required to attend school one day in January and one day in February. The children seem well educated in this system, and probably see the requirement enforced by the school to only attend two days of school, as just another thing which shows that the system and the adults within it care little about them and their education. I think the truant students probably feel as if no one truly cares or believes that they are capable of having any type of future other than one of crime and violence. How are the students supposed to feel hopeful for the future, when they are constantly bombarded with the message that people see no hope for them.
A graduate has a better chance at getting what ever they want and employers are more than willing to even hire students part time while they attend college. They are even willing to pick up the bill for college (Schwartz). When you do not finish college and go right for the experience, you are placing a cap to how far you can go. The workers skills are not as well defined as the graduates. With that degree, you have the opportunity for career advancement and you are paving the way for career advancement through specific training (Keefe).
I plan on going to Graduate school after I graduate from Lake Superior State University with my Bachelors of Science in Psychology. In Graduate school I plan
Many people say “Go BIG or go home.” But when it comes down to deciding on what college to attend, the say is no longer true. Here are some questions, you should think about, Do you like being lost in a crowd? Do you prefer to be a silent observer. Well if you answered yes, then you are probably attending or planning to attend a large university. But if you answered no, you and me are on the same page. As one may or may not know, we, the US. are ranked second, when it comes to what country has the most universities, at a number of 5,758 as sides India’s which is 8,407. (Nwaozomudoh, Ikenna, No.1) As can be seen, the majority of students have a variety of schools to choose from. There are a couple large universities, some small private universities
The first point to address is the job market complaints. Sometimes we do not realize that there are many economic factors that prevent us from getting a job. In 2012, Bureau of Labor Statistics carried out a report taking in mind Americans under 30 who had graduated from college in 2011. Although the paper did not clarify between full time and part-time workers, around 73 percent did have a job and more than 11 percent were still trying to find one. According to a study released by the Department of Education in 1994, 87 percent of university graduated students had a job, either full or part-time. Another 8.4 percent had returned to school so basically they were out of the job market altogether. And the rest percentage was fully unemployed. Without a doubt, this is a clear fact that graduate students had better opportunities and m...