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Is grad school worth it? The pros and cons of doing a graduate degree.

Is grad school worth it? The pros and cons of doing a graduate degree.

Update: 2025-01-28
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Wondering if you should come back to school for a graduate degree? It’s a big question, but we’re here to help.

 

This week, Katy and Emma connect with Allison Benner, the associate director of UVic’s Career Services team to talk about:

  • What kind of research to do 
  • Whether it’s worth the time and money
  • The reality of today’s economy and the job market

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  • (00:00 ) - Intro music

  • (00:32 ) - Welcome & introductions

  • (02:32 ) - Introduction to Allison Benner, associate director of UVic Career Services

  • (03:32 ) - Allison shares what she learned from dropping out of her first graduate school

  • (06:16 ) - How to decide what the right grad program is for you

  • (09:35 ) - How to stand out in your grad school application

  • (13:00 ) - How to approach applying to grad school if you've been out of school for a while

  • (14:34 ) - The cost of going to grad school

  • (16:52 ) - Do you need to go to grad school to get a good job?

  • (18:52 ) - How to make the most of your grad school experience

  • (19:56 ) - How co-op can enrich your grad school experience

  • (22:43 ) - What to research when you're looking at grad schools

  • (27:02 ) - How grad school can help you follow your passion

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Is grad school worth it? The pros and cons of doing a graduate degree.

Is grad school worth it? The pros and cons of doing a graduate degree.

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