11-12-2004, 10:40 PM
Hey Munkay,
Depends on your field. As was mentioned above, for some fields, the masters means 'not good enough for the PhD'. Ask some of your current professors - they'll be able to tell you easily.
That sounds a little crazy. I'd say you only get a second masters if you change fields. Don't really know, though.
Way out of my realm. I can recommend some good chemistry schools, though... :D
I have not done a full course, but plenty of labs and such. A post-doc I work with is teaching her first this semester, though. She seems a little swamped. I think it was quite a bit more than she was expecting.
Some of both. I'm doing my PhD at the same school where I did my BA. It can be done, but it is discouraged. I suspect most people you ask would lean toward the 'expanding your horizons' angle.
I would assume you'll get two pieces of paper, and could count those as two degrees. The easiest way to find out would be to call admissions and ask.
I'm paid a stipend for teaching/research. This is not great money, but it covers cost of living - at least the cash flow is into your bank account, instead of out.
However, there are quite a few fellowships for any field that you should be able to apply for. Consider starting your senior year, if you are really serious about continuing on. That way, if you get turned down, you may have another chance at the start of grad school.
The applications will generally be similar to any scholarship apps you may have done in the past. I'm working on one right at the moment - or rather, I should be, instead of writing this. It asks all the usual questions, plus a paper focused on what my research project is going to be.
Again, depends on your particular situation. Consider calling the office of financial aid at your school and asking them. There is usually some flexibility in those sorts of things.
A BA in biochemistry, though I am one class shy of another in chemistry and two classes shy of one in math. Not sorry I didn't get those extra degrees. My PhD work should show that I am competent in those areas.
Hope that helped.
-V-
Quote:Must/Should you go Masters, then Doctoral? I've heard mention of skipping directly to Doctoral.
Depends on your field. As was mentioned above, for some fields, the masters means 'not good enough for the PhD'. Ask some of your current professors - they'll be able to tell you easily.
Quote:Is there any point to double degrees on Masters level? My roomate's father has 4 degrees in Psychology, 2 are Masters from Columbia. Is he crazy?
That sounds a little crazy. I'd say you only get a second masters if you change fields. Don't really know, though.
Quote:What about Law School? What is the process/amount of time required for this? I know there are many avenues you can pursue career wise with a law degree, but other than a trial lawyer, I haven't heard much about them.
Way out of my realm. I can recommend some good chemistry schools, though... :D
Quote:Does anyone have experience teaching College level courses (undergrad or grad)? Specifically any bad experiences?
I have not done a full course, but plenty of labs and such. A post-doc I work with is teaching her first this semester, though. She seems a little swamped. I think it was quite a bit more than she was expecting.
Quote:Why do people say you should get your degrees from different schools? Is this because its rare that a school has a strong undergrad and grad in a program, because there are specific grad schools known for specific things (and degrees hold more weight from those), or because is it just social convention under the guise of expanding your horizons?
Some of both. I'm doing my PhD at the same school where I did my BA. It can be done, but it is discouraged. I suspect most people you ask would lean toward the 'expanding your horizons' angle.
Quote:There are joint programs offered at BU, such as a 4 year grad program for a Doctoral in Philosophy and a Masters in Ancient Civilization at the same time, are these considered the same as a Masters and Doctoral gained seperately?
I would assume you'll get two pieces of paper, and could count those as two degrees. The easiest way to find out would be to call admissions and ask.
Quote:Is the financial aid much better? I've heard the United States' Government gives more to Grad students than Undergrad.
I'm paid a stipend for teaching/research. This is not great money, but it covers cost of living - at least the cash flow is into your bank account, instead of out.
However, there are quite a few fellowships for any field that you should be able to apply for. Consider starting your senior year, if you are really serious about continuing on. That way, if you get turned down, you may have another chance at the start of grad school.
The applications will generally be similar to any scholarship apps you may have done in the past. I'm working on one right at the moment - or rather, I should be, instead of writing this. It asks all the usual questions, plus a paper focused on what my research project is going to be.
Quote:Can you get an extension on Undergrad Loans if you attend Grad school 'full time'? Full time refering to Teaching Fellowships, etc. Am I going to get slapped with paying my undergrad straight out of school, no matter what?
Again, depends on your particular situation. Consider calling the office of financial aid at your school and asking them. There is usually some flexibility in those sorts of things.
Quote:*What higher degrees do you hold? Would you change anything about them, if you could?*Couldn't help asking. My friend's call me whiskers, because I'm as curious as a cat
A BA in biochemistry, though I am one class shy of another in chemistry and two classes shy of one in math. Not sorry I didn't get those extra degrees. My PhD work should show that I am competent in those areas.
Hope that helped.
-V-