What does 'grad school' mean to you?

[torpid]

Technically I suppose it's master's, but it's rare these days for someone to just go for a master's degree, and so I usually take it to mean they will be getting their phd at some point.

 

[UNCjigga]

It reminds me of all my outstanding loans, so I usually punch someone in the face when they say that.

<closes fist>

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Accipiter22
I think: "I GOT IN I GOT IN I GOT IN I GOT IN I GOT IN I GOT IN I GOT IN I GOT IN I GOT IN I GOT IN I GOT IN I GOT IN " then I think "masters"....I consider a doctorate "post grad"

Masters is also "post-grad"

 

[yllus]

Masters. Not PhD.

 

[potoba]

Originally posted by: DaWhim
It doesn't mean much to me. I got my ba/ma combined degree in 4 years.

what does that fact have anything to do with the question?

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: kedlav

Originally posted by: PrinceofWands
Whenever I hear 'grad school' I think Masters. Most people I talk with call their PhD program going for their doctorate, post grad, etc. I realize technically anything after your Bachelors is grad school but I somehow can't get my mind to use it in that way. So what's your initial reaction?

Also if you wouldn't mind, what area of the country/world are you from/in? Curious if it's a regional thing. Also wondering if age plays a factor, or if it matters if you yourself have gone to 'grad school'.

bachelor's degrees are undergraduate education. For me, it depends on the subject, because, as always, those who can't do (science), teach (education). Those who can't teach, manage (MBA)...

i've got a graduate bachelor's degree (which is what M.D.s and J.D.s really are).

 

[2Dead]

Originally posted by: IAteYourMother
anything beyond a bachelors

 

[potoba]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: SpunkyJones
I think its some one trying to avoid the working world for a few more years.

How about those of us who are in the working world and are pursuing a graduate degree at the same time.

Do I get a

depends on what degree you are working on. If you are doing graduate work in science, the working hours in the lab are much more stressful than going out to work.

 

[JS80]

It either means "I failed in life" or "I'm too scared to enter the real world"

 

[nakedfrog]

College.

 

[Svnla]

To me, grad school = anything that is higher than Bachelor.

To those of you that said grad school = failed in life or too scare to enter the real world...LOL....some of us are working full time AND going to grad school part time.

<<<----------- MBA grad while working full time and planning to go back for another Bachelor and business/IT certs.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: potoba

Originally posted by: DaWhim
It doesn't mean much to me. I got my ba/ma combined degree in 4 years.

what does that fact have anything to do with the question?

"Look at how much ass I kick"

 

[BeauJangles]

Originally posted by: JS80
It either means "I failed in life" or "I'm too scared to enter the real world"

I don't really think this needs to be said, but you're an idiot.

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: JS80
It either means "I failed in life" or "I'm too scared to enter the real world"

In Maryland, to sit for the CPA exam, you need 150 credits. However, graduating with a B.S. in accounting requires only 120 credits. I need the additional 30 credits to sit for the CPA exam, so why wouldnt I pursue a graduate degree in the process?

FYI, I'm currently in public as well.

Im not sure if you have your CPA or not, but considering the fact that you have 3 years experience, I would hope so. Assuming you do have your CPA, Im guessing you did not have the 150 credit requirement either because it was not required at the time you were taking the exam, or it's not a requirement in your home state.

Either way, your statement is wrong.

 

[miniMUNCH]

A lot of grad programs are straight PhD entry.

For instance, I went direct PhD entry for chemical engineering.

I have about 1 year left in a 5 year program. Now if I were to leave early for whatever reason, I could write a masters thesis and an MS.

Of course, I'm sticking it out even though my research is totally kicking me in the balls rights now.

 

[potoba]

Originally posted by: BlinderBomber

Originally posted by: JS80
It either means "I failed in life" or "I'm too scared to enter the real world"

I don't really think this needs to be said, but you're an idiot.

totally agreed!!! I'm scared now, but some years from now, I get to be called Dr.!

 

[PingSpike]

"I can't get a job with this bachelors in physc!"

 

[ExPFC Wintergreen]

I generally think Ph.D. mostly because I think of "grad students" being the hardcore ones going for the doctorate. I think of people going for a masters (such as myself) as not being "true" grad students. Obviously it means both, but I think Ph.D. first.