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Degrees defined: PhD, Master, Bachelor, Associate–all about that expensive piece of paper called your degree.
My $50K, 15-Month Master's in Finance in 5 Minutes 🎓⌛
After undergrad, many folks consider going to business school to make themselves more competitive in the job market or learn special skills needed to succeed in business. To help make your decision more informed, I'd recommend reading this 5-minute grad school alternative. A couple of years ago, I went to business school to get a master's in finance, and I'd like to boil the $50K price tag and 15-month time commitment down to a 5-minute read. You may be thinking, "I want a master's in business administration (MBA), or so this doesn't really apply." Maybe, but hear me out. This list may convince you otherwise.
By Millennial Investments5 years ago in Education
Stuck in my career.
I never wanted my Doctorate degree. Growing up I was never that person who said they wanted to go for their PhD. It was engrained in me that I would go for my Bachelors, that I had no choice in. But I never wanted to go beyond undergrad school; I was always that person who said I am done with school after my Bachelors. I had gone straight to undergrad after HS and it was exhausting. I really thought I would be able to use my degree and start my career but that turned out to not be the case. It was not that I had a degree I could not use but that no one would give me the chance to gain experience. I wanted my career so badly I decided to go back for my master’s to hopefully gain some notice and break into my field. If you can’t do go back to school.
By Lisa Jacovsky 5 years ago in Education
My road to my Doctorate.
Starting my Doctorate program. I got accepted into my program in the summer of 2017 and was so terrified I put it off until January 2018. I was still nervous to start when the day came but I was determined. It was not an easy start though. My school started us out with an intro class and a regular full credit class. I had the best professors, but it was a time to learn and get used to the program. I needed to learn to write at that level and the classes were only seven weeks long; things moved fast. If you are not disciplined and on top of things you can get left behind or lost very easily. I set reminders for myself of when I would complete assignments and really stuck to it. Having that discipline was a true-life saver in this program. I ended up with an A in one class and 89.5 not rounded up but a B+ in the second. I was not happy with the B+ but it ended up being one of only two that I received in the entire program.
By Lisa Jacovsky 5 years ago in Education
Breaking Generational Cycles: What Is It Like To Be The First College Graduate In Your Family?
Jordan Douglas Blair, my baby brother, I refer to him that ironically as he is 6’4” and I come in at just barely 5’3” succeeded in breaking a generational cycle. Something many dream of but few actually achieve.
By Jessica Bugg5 years ago in Education
From Amish to MBA
I grew up Amish, and I wrote a short story called Amish Memories. Growing up I used to do the strawberry sales and baked goods from the back of the buggy or the side of the road and even carried the baked good to the neighbors and as a young 5 year old started charging $3.25 for the pies instead of $3.00 that my aunts asked me to charge for them. That was my first entrepreneurial efforts, to, instead of relying on tips, I was now charging a delivery fee.
By Joseph Slabaugh5 years ago in Education
Picking Your Doctoral Topic
Before I begin spitting the advice, let me introduce myself. I am Dr. Jhoanna Amigable. I am a Doctor of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Administration. I am currently a business analyst in a public healthcare facility and worked full-time (and then some) during my doctoral journey. I'm probably like you - I have a family, friends, a career, pets, etc. etc. and I've been trying to navigate this thing called "adulthood" for quite some time. Balancing anything extra on top of a career and family is far from easy, but it's possible! I have a passion for helping people get through things that might be weighing heavy on their shoulders (like a doctoral dissertation) and leaving a positive effect on people that I encounter. So I hope this helps you in one way or another.
By Dr. Jhoanna Amigable5 years ago in Education
5 Things to Consider Before Doing a PhD
It is no secret that a PhD is undoubtedly one of the most difficult tasks a person can do. So, before thinking about pursuing a doctorate, it is essential that you first understand everything it involves to ensure that it is for you. In fact, there are many reasons why it needs to be seriously considered - some of which you may not even be aware of.
By Leroy Olson5 years ago in Education
5 Things To Know About Majoring in Accounting
Accounting is an attractive career for many people. While some may think that accountants only handle taxes, there are many more branches that one can pursue. There are investment accountants, auditors, project accountants and financial advisors. Because of the stable career and opportunities that this job provides, many students may be interested in majoring in accounting. It is important to know if one is fit to be an accountant and what the job market looks like for newcomers. Consider these five things that you need to know before officially choosing accounting as your major.
By Sasha McGregor5 years ago in Education
