By Helen Pho. Originally posted on Inside Higher Ed
When I first told my parents I was leaving my job as an admissions officer to begin a doctoral program in history after just graduating from college a few years before, …
Advice & Insights
By Leah Collum, November 18, 2019 – see the original post on Inside Higher Ed
Those two little words are all but guaranteed to strike dread into the heart of practically every international graduate student job seeker. It’s a classic catch-22: …
By Alicia Peaker and Katie Shives. Originally posted on Inside Higher Ed
At my high school, fewer than 10 percent of graduating seniors went on to four-year colleges. I can’t imagine what that number looks like for graduate school. Although …
Personal Statements
Preparing a well-written and effective personal statement (sometimes referred to as statements of purpose or personal essays) that clearly articulates your preparation, goals, and motivation for pursuing that specific graduate degree is critically important. You will need to …
There are dynamic social-impact organizations all over the US, and the Appalachian region is no exception. In fact, social-impact work in Appalachia is often deeply rooted in loyalty to the region, with its unique environmental challenges and increasingly diverse population. …
College in America has been getting a lot of criticism, some of it warranted, and some of it based on misunderstandings about what college is supposed to accomplish. Certainly, there is truth in the claim that not everyone who graduates …
Data science might just be the most buzzed-about job in tech right now, but its pop culture sheen conceals some of the harsh realities of being a fresh graduate in the industry.
The job topped LinkedIn’s yearly Emerging Jobs Report from …
If you are a creative artist hoping to dedicate some time to your craft, these fellowships are for you! They take place all over world, including many locations in the United States, Italy, and France. There are opportunities for every …
Direct and Indirect Costs
The direct costs of attending graduate school include tuition and fees. Students are also often required to buy themselves health insurance in order to be enrolled. Each school has different tuition and fee charges and different …
