Archive for the 'General' Category

Top Graduate Schools: The University of San Diego, Roger Williams University, and Seattle University

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

University of San Diego
The University of San Diego, established in 1949, is the main university of San Diego, California. The school offers a variety of courses and programs for students to choose from. USD offers graduate degrees as well, making it a great choice for undergraduates and graduate students alike. The USD School of Law [...]

Top Graduate Schools: Adelphi University, Adams State College of Colorado, and Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

Friday, December 19th, 2008

Adelphi University
Adelphi University has contributed to society in more ways than just education. During the Second World War, Adelphi University sent nurses to help soldiers who were injured in the war. Since then, the school has broadened its curriculum to offer a number of courses and programs, including graduate programs. Some of Adelphi University’s graduate [...]

Top Graduate Schools: Johns Hopkins University, Purdue University, and Ohio State University

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Graduate School
Johns Hopkins University was founded in 1876, and holds the title as the first American university to be centered on research. JHU is best known for its excellence in the field of mechanical sciences, like engineering, but the institution also offers numerous other courses and programs. Aside from undergraduate courses, [...]

Top Graduate Schools: University of Minnesota Graduate School, University of Maryland Graduate School, and Alabama State University

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

University of Minnesota Graduate School
The University of Minnesota is a well-known instititution that offers tertiary education courses and programs. As one of the largest and most populated universities in the US, the U of M has become a pioneer in the field of medical research. Those looking to extend their education by taking graduate studies [...]

Top Graduate Schools: Duke University, University of Virginia, and Northeastern University

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Duke University Graduate School
Throuhgout its history, Duke University has gained a great reputation as a premier contender in college basketball. Aside from sports, though, Duke University is also renowned as a premier educational institution. While many of the reputable universities were founded in the 1800s and the early 1900s, Duke University has only been around [...]

Top Graduate Schools: Portland State University, North Carolina Central University, and Cornell University

Sunday, December 7th, 2008

Portland State University
Portland State University or PSU is a tertiary educational institution that is acclaimed as one of the top schools in the country. Being founded in the 1940s, Portland State University is rather young in comparison to other schools of the same caliber. PSU has played a big role in promoting education to the [...]

Why Getting a Graduate Degree Is Considered an Investment

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Earning a graduate degree is an investment for it furthers your potentials and demands time, effort, and money. Although a bachelor’s degree may have already prepared you for the initial steps of your career, having advanced knowledge pertinent to a certain field can make a difference.
Your graduate degree and your career path
Having a graduate degree [...]

The Graduate Thesis Writing Process

Monday, November 10th, 2008

The graduate thesis is probably the most important part prerequisite for getting that graduate diploma. That said, thesis preparation must be done with care and with proper application of gained knowledge either school taught or from research works. After all, writing a graduate thesis proves just the amount of learning a student had for the [...]

Research Assistant: The benefits of being one

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

Becoming a professor’s research assistant certainly has its perks. Earning an advanced degree can be costly and taking a full-time job is sometimes not an option especially if you have decided on a much heavier load for a certain term. Being a student assistant or a research assistant gives a degree earner more time to [...]

The Wrong Reasons for Enrolling in a Graduate Program

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

While there may be valid reasons for pursuing graduate school, the fact that there are wrong ones still remains. Some of these reasons may sound noble and genuine but no one’s to say which is which exactly. The bottom line is that if the motives aren’t that of meeting career goals, the very reasons for [...]