So I just joined this community because, as you may have guessed, I'm interested in applying to grad school, for a variety of reasons. I've basically hit the cap on the salary I can make with the degree I have, in the field I want to work in. I have my BA in psychology and I'm thinking I'd like to stay in the mental health field (I worked for ( Read more... )

I am completing a term of service as a City Year corps member (a program of AmeriCorps) and it has redirected the course of my future graduate studies. It seems rather disconnected (and, in my opinion, perhaps a bit selfish) to continue to make art that seems to serve a negligible purpose. Yes, this point is arguable at best, but hear me out. I ( Read more... )

I've been reading this community for a while, and it really has helped rekindle my interest in re-entering academia...but I'm not sure what I'd like to study. My undergrad degree is in Fine Arts, and exploring ideas through making things has become a very vital part of my life. Getting an MFA is something I've considered, but I'm worried about the ( Read more... )

I really need to go to grad school.  In something.  Eventually ( Read more... )