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The 10 Most Satisfying Graduate Degrees

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A graduate degree is more than a ticket to high paying career. Whether it鈥檚 helping wildlife and the environment, finding a breakthrough medical cure, or developing a new technology that brings energy to a developing country, these are the top 10 most satisfying graduate degrees based on the career...

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The 11 (Real) Best Things About Grad School

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Wonder what it鈥檚 like being a grad student? A few weeks ago we did a post about some of the 鈥渂est鈥 things about grad school that really weren鈥檛 all that great. This time we actually have some things that are great about being a grad student. 1. You have a purpose. The work you鈥檙e doing makes an...

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The 5 Worst Reasons to Go to Grad School

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Here at 麻豆夜市, we believe that earning a graduate degree is one of the best ways for you to pursue your passions and reach your personal and professional goals. Having a graduate degree can be an asset or even essential, depending on what you plan to spend your life doing. There are plenty of...

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The Best Grad Schools in Louisiana

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With hundreds of graduate school programs to choose from in Louisiana, it can be difficult to determine which university offers the best graduate degrees for your goals. And choosing the best grad school for you is vital to ensuring your future success and happiness, whether that鈥檚 in a STEM...

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The Long Road to a PhD

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In some career paths a PhD is a logical next step, in others it鈥檚 mandatory, and for some it鈥檚 a good way to get a step above the competition. But just how many people are doing it and how successful are they? We have a few stats to help you get a better understanding of what the road to a PhD looks...

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The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on Paying for Graduate School

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So you want to go to graduate school? Well, we鈥檙e here to help you navigate the best options and course of action to take when funding your education. Below are some things to make note of during your application and enrollment processes. The ultimate cheat-sheet on paying for graduate school The...

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The Worst Advice We've Ever Heard About Going to Grad School

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Have you ever had someone give you amazing advice? How about awful advice? Well, find out the best and worst advice we've heard about going to grad school. Struggling with your job search? Just go to grad school! If you鈥檙e struggling searching for a job after obtaining your bachelor鈥檚 degree...

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Top Reasons Not to Go To Grad School, and Why You Should Ignore Them All

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We get it. Grad school is a big investment of both time and money, and it鈥檚 a huge decision. But at the same time, it鈥檚 totally worth it! Don鈥檛 listen to the doubters. Let鈥檚 debunk some of the biggest excuses not to go to grad school. 1. It鈥檚 too hard to start over. Some people think that if you...

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Understanding Scholarships for Graduate School From A to Z

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You鈥檝e decided to go to graduate school. That鈥檚 great! Choosing to get your master鈥檚 or doctorate is a big decision, and now there are two more steps: choose your school and figure out how you鈥檙e going to pay for it. When you鈥檙e going to grad school, relying upon financial aid should be the option...

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What Does a Doctor of Nursing Practice Mean to You?

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Meet Samona Drexler, a 2016 graduate of the 麻豆夜市 Doctor of Nursing Practice program. She is now the manager and clinical nurse practitioner in the Pre-Anesthesia Clearance and Evaluation (PACE) Clinic at Lafayette General Medical Center. Let her tell you, in her own words, why she chose UL...

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