Pros and Cons of Grad School + My Advice / Masters Degree
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- Опубліковано 23 чер 2019
- Congratulations on thinking about a masters degree or wanting to learn more about the pros and cons. Before you make such a major commitment, learn more about the pros and cons and feel free to ask any questions below.
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Thanks so much for the feedback and encouragement on this video.
Check out my newest video about The Truth About Life After Graduation 🙃😅 : ua-cam.com/video/1EgrLPKz6fw/v-deo.html
Hey Crystal I didn’t know you had a channel super proud of you
My concern is how do you fund your masters in social work. Im supposed to start in the fall
Mandisa Ducreay-Oseni scholarships, stipends, GA work , minimal loans etc
@@CrystalOTv thanks for responding. I wish we could have a conversation. I need to make a decision. Sigh. Can you inbox me?
Sure! Inbox me on IG @CrystalOtv
A real friend would have understood your schedule. When you’re dealing with people that have nothing going for themselves they expect you to be the same way. I’m sorry that that happened to you, but God is going to bring you better friends.
GIRL LITERALLY BWHAT I'M DEALING W RN.
when they do not have the same thing going for themselves they don’t realize you can’t be the same way *
god will guide you with great friends that have to same lifestyle goals ambitions to progress in your growth *
3. Little to no social life?! TRUTH. My social life consisted of going to Taco Bell at midnight and making small talk with the workers while I was waiting for greasy food that would hopefully keep me awake so I could study for another 8 hrs before heading back to class!
I’m wrapping up grad school the end of this year whew! Your points were ON point. How I managed to work full and part time while balancing grad school and somewhat of a social life is beyond me but these past two years have been very enlightening!
Ambria Paul I’m the same way.. one last semester to go for me. Can’t believe I managed everting to working, practicum (not to mention a caseload of clients) and raising a child. As a single mother it was very challenging and I’m glad I’m in the finishing line.
@@ness3700 Congratulations!
Doing my PhD and boy it gets harder BUT Grace is always sufficient.
Oh wow ! Congrats and yess , his grace is so sufficient . ❤️
Stick with it I just graduated yesterday 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️👩🏾💻👩🏾🎓
just started grad school this week at NYU and classes are definitely very fast pace. It's no longer college like you said. In most of my classes, we jumped immediately into discussion and I was so lost.
I DIED when u Brought the accent out!! Omg😭
Omg I’m currently going through the same thing!!!! This weak ass Bachelor’s in psychology don’t mean shit 😂😂😂I’m currently finishing my application for my masters in social work. Thanks for the video. I feel seen and encouraged
I'm there with you... currently in grad school with a BS in Psychology
Yes, I started my undergrad in psychology found out it didn't mean crap and switch to nursing with a concentration in psychiatric nursing.
For me I feel that the content for grad school is much easier than undergrad it’s just the time management aspect that makes it more difficult, like working a full-time job at the same time, but it’s definitely nice clout. “ oh she MASTERED it”
** currently getting my M.S. in Management **
i dont have friends so it doesnt matter i use my spare time in volunteering and learning new skill to support my degree
Fatima Hussain Im there with you except i dont volunteer because im greedy with my time
same
It’s healthy to have friends
I’ll b your friend!! This comment was deadass two years ago but hope you’re doing good!!
I was literally just looking up masters programs and then I saw this video pop up. It's right on time for me.
Aww Yayy! Hoping that this video helps 💕
I completely agree with you on your cons, especially as it pertains to friends. I've lost friends and I've been feeling isolated from people but luckily I have a couple of real friends who check in on me from time to time to talk. Grad school for me has been emotionally draining due to the toxic environment in my department. Leaning on God is the only way that is helping me stay focus etc!
Medline keep the faith girl! Praying for you sis 🙏
YES. Finishing up semester 3/4 right now of grad school and all of these pros and cons are so true! Great video for anyone interested in, applying to, or currently in grad school!!
Thank you. I've been thinking about this. Recently, it's been a struggle dealing with patients from all walk of life with nutrition related problems. I want to give my patients the best advice for their concerns. Thanks for this!
i LOVE how real you kept it in this video. everything you said was so helpful!! 💕
thank you for the advice! i’m a senior in high school, and i plan on obtaining my psy.d for counseling after completing undergrad. your advice is helping me prepare myself now for this crazy journey i’m about to embark on!
I watched this video twice, a few months ago before starting grad school and now that I'm actually in grad school and I understand these pros and cons so much better since I'm already overwhelmed with the workload and it's only been a week
I don’t have a social life now so Grad School is right up my alley! Thank you for all these points!!! I’m already married and kids graduating high school and college next year! It sounds so perfect for me!!! I’m getting mine for career progression in my current career!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great video! I finished my BS in February now onto Grad school in a week, so I appreciate all the pros and cons.
Girl congrats!! you did that! thanks for this video, really informative.
Great video. Thanks for the info. Going to exercise my faith and look into this further. 🌺
Girl!! I can definitely relate to the downplaying the accomplishments part, I do that all the time. I love when you said you can have a master's degree in spelling!😄🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
No lies told LOL I obtained my MA in Counseling.. Grad school is a BEAST
Ayee ! Congratulations and yes sis , it really is . 😂
I want to get also my MA in Counseling what advice can you tell me.
omg. im looking to go for school counseling!!
Hey I’m also interested in MA in counseling? Any recommendations?
i already loss friends through undergrad... haha
SAME
SAME!!!!
Michael Evien same
Sameeee
I’m sorry I’m OCD -> *lost
such a great video! I am in my last year of undergrad and in the grad school application process and I already feel like I don't have time for a social life lol. low key scared but also excited for grad school. I also so relate to downplaying my accomplishments!
Currently applying to MSAT programs and I'm looking forward to it so much! I'm so excited to finally get to go to school for something I'm passionate about. But I'm also so nervous for the workload bc I know grad school is the real thing. And I know I'm not gonna have much time for friends. Thank you for this video, it was so helpful!
YES! The perfect timing for this video. Criminal Justice BA and applying for Counseling for Mental Health & Wellness :) GOING THROUGH IT RIGHT NOW!
Watched one ☝🏾 video and I’m inspired and even more encouraged. Thank you!
You articulated your points of discussion very well!
No lies ! Getting my masters in social work ! And it’s super fast pace ! And yesss people DO NOT UNDERSTAND how busy you can be I’m constantly explaining myself !!!!!
I just finished my first semester of my MSW program. Everything you said is spot on! I was in there struggling with so much. My twin sister has been uplifting me because 😩😫. It’s a struggle! But I’m 1/4 of the way through
I started my masters program (american but doing it in france in french) and it's really right on point. Being able to dig deeper into the material and subject that interests you and being more competent, but the work load is INTENSE. I'm still trying to accept that I have less free time with friends and sports, etc.. Only time with my BF, the few friends I have left when our schedules match up... and studying studying studying. Need to balance self care routines
I’m going to do my MSc in France soon. I would love if you could give an update on how it’s been for you☺️
Wow!! I needed this! I just got accepted into grad school 🥳
Girl legit advice....congrats on your accomplishment, you will be an awesome clinician. Blessings!
Thank you ☺️❤️❤️
I get my BSW next spring, and looking forward to pursuing my MSW!! Thank you for this video and congrats on your accomplishment girl.
Frankline B I’m looking for grad schools to get my MSW now. Where are you going?
I will be starting a human and family development program to get my Masters and it’s going to be 15-18 months 👏 thanks for the heads up about getting in the head space before I go into it 😊
Thank you for the transparency!
Thanks for the video it's very helpful. I'm packing going to study a master in Social Work. Am glad I came across this video.
Love this video!!!! You are so encouraging I can’t wait to get into graduate program!!!
You got this!
I love your video! So encouraging! So amazing seeing a young sista grinding it out in the Lord! Many blessings to you! And as far as your points you touched on, so true. I applied to one program and completed a semester and realized that wasn't the program for me. And so, I just recently applied to a different one within the same university and got accepted. I am actually excited now and looking forward to it because GURL. Ain't nothin like having to do grad school and assignments and you're not passionate about the work. #learnedthatthehardway #ButJesusthough #Hegotme
Aww, wishing you the best!
Thank you so much for posting this! I love your personality and realness! Just subbed! ❤️❤️❤️
Aww yay, thanks Gem ❤️
You know it is serious when the accent switches, thank you soo much
Thank you for sharing! I’ve been considering grad school and needed some help on deciding if it’s for me or not.
Such a great vlog... going for my MPA and I am nervous but thank you for this informative video of your experience.
Sic 'Em! I have a BA from Baylor... and now I'm going back for an MPA so I can actually attempt my dream career. As a first-gen college student, I wish someone would have sat me down and explained what to expect as a college graduate. I would have done my whole education differently! Thanks for this video :)
Congrats on going back for your MPA and thanks for watching 💕
This is my first week of Graduate school, the work load is already exhausting.
Tanisha Randolph same!! 😩
I appreciate this video so much, i'm graduating next year with a health science degree and am trying to look into what grad school programs i'm passionate about. Thank you !
Andrea weller I’m currently a health science major as well and I’m graduating the fall of this year . I’m looking to get my masters in Health administration
Thanks sis for the encouragement! 🙏🏾
Of course ❤️❤️
Thank you Crystal. Your video is helpful.
i'm thinking about going back to grad school next year and this video was SO helpful ❤️ thank you for sharing
I'm so glad!
This was so helpful thank you!
I’m getting my bs in behavioral health can’t wait to get my msw
Working on my MA dissertation now and watching this now 🤣. I agreed on the intense part but it going to help us in academia.
"Its you, yourself, and God." I LOVE THIS AHAA
This video was such an eye opener! My plan is to get a bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and then get my Masters of Science in Educational Administration. Thank you so much!
That’s my plan too!!! I’m just not sure if I want to do my masters throughout the next 6 years without taking a break.
GIRL. This is not related to the video topic, BUT your skin is GLOWING 😫😫😫
Yup, know how you feel. I & some of my friends have 2-3 master degrees, and some are in doctoral programs. I’m looking to start my 3rd & 4th grad degree programs. The worst part is that I’ll be conducting research for my distance DPhil program for a British university. Then after a year in, start a EdD in higher education.
Hey, the US military teaches us to be advocates of life-long education. We’re Americans that will always serve our nation one way or another. Don’t wait to long to start your DSW/PhD. Ciao.
This is so helpful, THANK YOU!
❤️❤️
Girlllll!!! Im currently getting my MSW and this motivated me to start my 12 page paper thats due on Wednesday 😅.
Those papers are not a joke 😩
Get to work sis , you got this !
Omg I am starting the msw program in the fall.
I stg I have a 10 page paper due Tuesday 😩 haven’t even started
It’s an accomplishment!!! Absolutely!
Hello, I’m currently going through grad school and I’m doing this in quarantine, my kids home because of quarantine. Grad school is no joke; makes my time in undergrad seem like child’s play.
Hello, I just graduated with an MSW and that program was so challenging. I almost dropped out during my first semester because the pressure was real. Thankfully, it was a fast pace, I was so tired😅😂. Good video.
Thinking of law school and this is still so applicable. Thanks!!
Aww , yayy! So glad it could be helpful
So helpful!! Thank you
I’m a full time middle school teacher and I’m about to start Graduate School next month, your video has given me some good insight! Thanks for sharing! 🤗
TheLeeuhh03 I’m a teacher going into grad school next year! Any advice?
Hey love, I just found your channel and as I'm sure you know you are awesome!! I am planning to start my MSW January 2021 and I wanted to know if you would do a video over how you planned your wedding while in grad school? I plan to do the same thing and I am sure several other women deal with this challenge as well, thank you love!
Hello! Yes, I can definitely do a video like this! Catching up with comments and just seeing yours. Sorry!
She was speaking Facts!!!!!!
Thank you for the vid 👍🏽
Very good video! Thank you
That first statement, it’s like college on steroids. It isn’t like the undergrad experience. It is intense af. And girl I’m doing my MSW and I am spinning like a top all the time 😭😩😂
I just finished my first year of grad school and I agree it’s very hard to maintain friendships
I went to UC Davis and it’s on a quarter system. I’m used to over 12 hours days and reading hundreds of pages of research a week. Multiple research papers due for every class. I double majored so it was a lot. I love what I studies tho so while it was hard it was very enjoyable and one of the reasons I did so well and graduated with honors. My tip is to do something you enjoy learning (as obvious as it sounds) and to schedule ur time accordingly. Block out ur study and class times, going to class is honestly really essential to not only learning but keeping ur productivity going. It’s easier to do ur hw immediately after class (what I recommend or during if it’s a quiz on the lecture) then when ur home lol.
Mine's 15 months and only on weekends. I have a social life and I find that it's easier than college (maybe because I didn't like my undergrad).
Which masters program are you in? (If you don’t mind me asking!)
Where I'm from we do our undergrad in 3 years instead of 4 and we basically have 2 semesters per academic year so uni is pretty fast paced for me already 😅. We have summer school but mostly to get some courses out of the way before the next academic year
I could only imagine how hectic grad school would be
I'm a bro watching this. I found this very helpful. Thank you. 👏🏼
Yayy!
I live in Temple so it’s cool to see a vloger that lives nearby lol. I’m 6 weeks from finishing my MSW & I did mine in under a year (advanced standing). Where did u do your field at? Good luck on the job search-I hope to see your post grad/job search journey! ☺️ Btw, I love your vlogs! ❤️
Ayee, you are nearby! That’s exciting and advanced standing is so great, I wish i had known about it sooner . I did my field internship at a psychiatric hospital and then the next year was at an alternative school. Thank you so much ❤️
Alma L. What qualities you to enroll in advance standing MSW program?
Needed this. I really lost FAMILY over pursuing this MA sis 🤦🏾♂️ Finishing in May
Congratulations
Thank you for this video
I am so excited for the msw program in the fall. I have a interview for my field placement coming up soon!
You will do amazing!!
Yayy! God’s grace as you go for the field placement interview !
@@CrystalOTv thank you!!!
@@MODISHYE thank you!!
congrats
Good thing I don't have friends anyway! I'm all in!
I'm in freaking Community College and I already have no social life. I really don't think that'll ever change as long as I am in school.
Yes grad school is intense and fast paced. I’m working and completing my studies in Management. I’ll just say this i haven’t had time for myself.
Im a first year psychology major. I originally majored in biology because I wanted to go into pre-med but I switch majors because that’s not what I wanted to do anymore. I’m currently Pursuing a my psychology degree so I can become an LMFT. My main concern was cumulating a ton of debt. I believe everything will turn out well in the long run.
I believe it too 🥰
graduated with my MSW in 2019.... 100% worth it, worked in the field with just a bachelor's degree in psychology for 10 years and it was a struggle, after getting the MSW I've gotten major raises and many many more career opportunities
I agree!
I'm a month away from grad school half way around the world. It's a 1 year program.
Hopefully your year went well . (:
I'm a Social worker too! hoping to getting into Grad school and specialize in policy 🙏🏻
Love the channel Crystal, excellent video as always! - If your audience need any advice on their PhD career after the Masters I could recommend checking out my channel! Also - how do you get the lighting so good?
Just so you now the University of the People is a tuition free University. All the courses are done online. They offer graduate and under graduate degrees.
Thank you, this helped my fifteen year old brain. I’m going into my first year of high school, and I’m already worried about college. Going for English literature and I’ll try to get an master’s degree. thank you so much for this, This really helped me. 😀
You got this!
Yeah don't worry! I'm just about to graduate from college with an English degree with a history minor. :) I went to college at 20. Don't worry about everyone else's timetable. Follow your own! Comparison is the thief of joy.
Getting my master's degree was odd because it was SO much work... but it just came and went. Writing a 15-20 page paper in Chicago Manual of Style 4 times a semester became grueling. Two years flew by and I did it all with honors; have no idea how I did it. A bachelor's degree in my opinion was far worse because of all the level 200 courses typically taught by adjunct instructors with a goal of never giving you an A no matter how hard you work.
Also, do you think it’s a good idea to go into grad school for a career change? I have a bachelors in marketing and am considering grad school for a career not related to marketing or business.
Starting to debate getting a Masters In Engineering or Physics as a Computer Science student😀 idk why but Im just so intrigued😭
Hey I have a really important question. How were you able to apply for social work with a psychology undergrad? I am currently in the psch program and I am thinking of applying to a psyc masters but also a social work masters to keep my options open. However I have heard that in an undergrad social work program one usually gets a lot of experience within the program itself that they use and that is required to apply for a masters in social work. So how did you get all the social work experience? Thanks.
Hey! I had a lot of volunteer experience , so that helped suffice for the experience I would’ve gotten as a bachelors in social work!
UC Berkeley undergrad is very intense. I feel prepared.
I'm applying for fall 21 and I have a baby and whew, undergrad was already hard - i'm an older student and i'm definitely ready but I know it'll be hard
You got this 🎉🎉🎉👏🏽
👋 Hello, can you do video on graduating Masters early? 🙏
My Master's degree was in Public Administration along with a certificate in Health Care Management. I went for a total of 55 credits. In my program, I felt that grad school was easier than undergrad, especially when they weren't as heavy on exams. But it required more time. I was constantly writing research papers and that would make up most of my grade. What also helped is when I had work experience in relation to the program that I was going to. So a lot of my learning was related to my career field which also helped. I often wish there was another step after a Master's degree, I like going to school. At this point, another Master's is probably not going to help me unless I were to move to a more competitive city. There's always an option for me to go for a doctorate degree, but for many employers, they would then see me as overqualified.
I have been considering getting my mpa. I've been in the public sector for 2 and a half years and feel like theres no way to promote unless I get a graduate degree. What are the courses/ overall program like? Im assuming its less intense than an english or bio masters program. Have you found ur mpa to be helpful in promoting/getting a higher paying job?
@@wanderingmerde6868 In my experience, I think it all depends on what city you live in and which government job types you wish to go after. Right after undergrad, I had a friend that went straight to grad school to get his MPA. After he graduated, he immediately was able to start out in a higher level position, but I'm sure it also helped because he lives in Washington D.C. The Hollywood for government. For me, when I got my undergrad, I decided to take some time off from school. Instead, I applied right away for jobs and it took me over a year before I could score my first full-time position in the government. Then while working full-time, I decided to go part-time for my MPA. When I received my MPA, I have used it to apply for other jobs, but so far it hasn't helped me. Where I work in Milwaukee, they look more heavily on direct experience. So ideally, for me it probably didn't make sense for me to get my Master's, but I liked going to school so now I can say that I have it. In an MPA program, at least in mine, we did a lot of case studies and papers. It wasn't as exam based in my program compared to undergrad so I had a bit of an easier time getting good grades. It also helped that I had work experience because I could then add that into my papers or relate to the content that was being taught. In an MPA program, they seemed to focus more on public management classes. So how government works, how programs are managed, what can you do as a manager if you have employees not getting the work done etc.
Hi! I’m in grad school at the moment.. but my grades are not so good. I’ll be done in few months. I’m on a low second class inclining to a third class. I school in Nigeria. Would it be possible to find good uni’s that will accept me abroad despite my grade if I want to further my education by getting a masters which I hope to go ALL out for?
I am planning to work on a Master's in Media Studies in the near future, so I could be a college professor a lecture in a university and community college teaching communication I will be happy that day. Masters of Media Studies in UT Austin is 30 hours including the thesis, I might complete it in 2 1/2 years.
That’s awesome 👏🏽