the grad school diaries

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17467264262525846792012-02-16T06:17:07.286-05:00the grad school diariesthe trials and tribulations of getting the next degreeCelestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05593174868257017105noreply@blogger.comBlogger191100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746726426252584679.post-6159423326169454092007-10-17T10:27:00.000-04:002007-10-17T10:28:32.376-04:00a long time...

I know it has been a while since I have posted anything. Almost a month. That tells of my life. It is hella busy. I did take my first mid-term though and get my grade back today. Lets pray for at least a B.... Pray people :)

Celestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05593174868257017105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746726426252584679.post-24895772883305547652007-09-20T16:32:00.000-04:002008-12-09T04:06:09.379-05:00The Jena 6

Today is a day of rally and support for the Jena 6. These boys were basically involved in a school fight and were looking at attempted murder charges that could have carried up to 80 years in jail if convicted and sentenced with the maximum penalty. These boys were in school, where they should be learning and preparing for the best future possible. Now they are sitting in a jail in Louisiana,

Celestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05593174868257017105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746726426252584679.post-82035006218110146902007-09-18T09:41:00.000-04:002008-12-09T04:06:09.692-05:00(Red Bull vs. Coffee) + Vitamins

This is a hard one One thing I have learned since I started school is that sleep will be scarce. I know how I am, and I need sleep to function, I need a lot of sleep or I get very cranky. That being said, with a full time job, there is only so much time in the day, and when you have to read over 500 pages worth of marketing info you have to pull the time from somewhere.I also recognize that

Celestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05593174868257017105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746726426252584679.post-64071511479269300652007-09-14T00:32:00.000-04:002008-12-09T04:06:09.710-05:00Why Am I in Grad School?

New column alert! So why do we do this to ourselves? Is it the yearning to learn more? The prestige of more degrees? The money? The fame? There is always a reason to go back to school. This column will explore those reasons with grad students in various disciplines. First up, we have Kenneth, a PhD student out on the west coast, also my little brother :) Let's find out why he is in Grad

Celestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05593174868257017105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746726426252584679.post-84793971566400520582007-09-13T23:31:00.000-04:002007-09-14T00:17:46.201-04:00Wow

Umm so yeah, I have been in school for four days. I have officially been a student for four days... unreal. In that time I have had one class and have not had a chance to make a single post. So I guess that is the typical life of a grad student. No time, never enough time. I have to say though; it does feel good to be learning something in a classroom setting again. I have Economics on

Celestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05593174868257017105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746726426252584679.post-42171149469741496882007-09-09T20:21:00.000-04:002007-09-09T20:58:33.666-04:00The marathon has begun...

So after two days of orientation the one thing I know for sure is that this will be a long process. I’m excited though. I have met a great group of people and I think this will be a wonderful experience. I’m taking two classes this semester and the group that I have, it seems like we will work well together. Before orientation we had to complete a Birkman assessment and it is used to place us

Celestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05593174868257017105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746726426252584679.post-20689479428187534062007-09-06T21:00:00.001-04:002007-09-06T21:07:17.378-04:00The "big day" is finally here

I'm exhausted, I went out last night and it was a blast. It will probably be the last time I got out for a while, but it was worth it! That being said, it has been a year in the making but I will finally be starting school tomorrow. I guess what they say is true, you sometimes forget the pain once it has left you. I don't even remember all of the work that went into the test, interviews,

Celestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05593174868257017105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746726426252584679.post-66095342140233845802007-09-05T22:17:00.001-04:002008-12-09T04:06:09.889-05:00The Test: The LSAT

To all of my future lawyers, some changes have taken place at the test centers where you will be taking your beloved entrance exam. The changes were implemented this past June. Below are the highlights (as printed on the official LSAT website):• Items permitted in the test room. Tests takers may bring into the room only a clear plastic ziplock bag, maximum size one gallon (3.79 liter), which

Celestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05593174868257017105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746726426252584679.post-71033574079508029882007-09-05T21:59:00.000-04:002007-09-05T22:09:55.353-04:00Two more days...

The case study is complete! Tonight is the last night of partying for a while... so let the fun times begin. I have to admit now that school starts for me in a mere two days, I’m nervous. I can’t believe I have actually signed myself up for school and plan to obtain this degree while working. I guess millions do it everyday and its not like I have kids to care for, but the reality that I will

Celestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05593174868257017105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746726426252584679.post-53143097733097095392007-09-04T20:17:00.000-04:002007-09-04T20:21:06.935-04:00The Case Study

Today's post will be short. I'm tired and I still have this case study I need to complete. Luckily this case study is really short. I know they won't all be this way, but I want to thank the professors for just giving me a taste of what is to come.I want to give a shout out to all my friends that started that march toward the next degree today!Later :)

Celestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05593174868257017105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746726426252584679.post-86976368496608380042007-09-03T14:46:00.000-04:002007-09-03T14:47:47.395-04:00Party like a rockstar!!!

My friends are sending me off into the world of grad school in style! We have decided that we will go out every night this week, through Wednesday, I have to be fresh for orientation on Friday morning. Not that I won’t be able to go out when I’m in school, but I’m supposed to be focused, so I am trying to get the partying worked out of my system now. Last night was awesome… got home at about 4:

Celestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05593174868257017105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746726426252584679.post-41293654620368628912007-09-02T16:19:00.000-04:002007-09-03T15:57:27.406-04:00I'm back and I'm ready :)

So as you know I was on vacation with my family in Mexico last week. I just got back yesterday and I have to say it was the best vacation I have ever had. It was the perfect way to end the summer and get my mind right for school, which starts this week. Check out some of the highlights in the slideshow below: When I got back I realized that we are given breaks and vacations for a reason. I

Celestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05593174868257017105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746726426252584679.post-78927294995962082132007-08-24T18:11:00.000-04:002007-08-24T22:31:33.983-04:00The Last Few Days

So I'm two weeks away from school. Tomorrow I'm headed to Mexico with my family, should be a refreshing vacation. I do have a case study I need to review before orientation. I'm going to print it off, should be a nice read while I'm on the plane. Good luck to all those that have started school in the past week and enjoy your last few days of summer to those who are on their way :)

Celestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05593174868257017105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746726426252584679.post-2113471329193891942007-08-24T17:58:00.000-04:002008-12-09T04:06:10.150-05:00One Year Later (OYL): Law School

"One Year Later" (OYL) is a new column that will highlight what has happened in the year since you walked across the stage and picked up the next degree.Today we look at Rhonda's life since she has become a legal eagle (go girl!), you want to hear more from her, let me know at gschooldiaries@gmail.com.1. What is the first thing you did when you finished school? The first thing I did when I

Celestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05593174868257017105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746726426252584679.post-31241749306693548852007-08-21T15:47:00.001-04:002008-12-09T04:06:10.274-05:00The Rankings Are In!

U.S. News & World Report has released its annual rankings of graduate schools in the 2008 Edition America’s Best Graduate Schools. Below is a partial list (top 3) for business, education, engineering, law, medical, sciences and fine arts programs. To view the entire list, including specialties and various other programs, as well as details on how each school received its rankings, visit

Celestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05593174868257017105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746726426252584679.post-57747979999139545842007-08-21T01:17:00.001-04:002007-08-21T01:17:46.934-04:00Need a change at work?

The below information was taken from the Forte Foundation web site. Check it out if it comes to your town and let me know your thoughts.WOMEN FOR HIRE CAREER EXPO Fall 2007 (September 27-November 13) Are you looking for a great new job or a new networking opportunity? Attend the Women For Hire career expo when we arrive in your city. Meet recruiters from great companies from top fields like

Celestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05593174868257017105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746726426252584679.post-20587277125180849592007-08-21T01:14:00.000-04:002008-12-09T04:06:10.398-05:00The Test: GRE

So times they are a changing. Those out there set to take the GRE, please know that come this November, the GRE is making some changes. Originally there was a plan to overhaul the entire test. Those plans have changed slightly, and changes will be made to the GRE over time, with no firm timeline. Personally, I think that is wise to wait. I took the GRE and it was ok, but change on a test like

Celestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05593174868257017105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746726426252584679.post-69276975773662441052007-08-14T19:19:00.000-04:002007-08-14T19:21:58.259-04:00The summer is coming to an end

Like the first time...Originally uploaded by CláudiaM So to celebrate my last summer of freedom for a while, I have made it a point to do everything I possibly can do, and take as many vacations as possible. Since Memorial Day weekend I have either been out of town or had people come in town to visit, all but 3 weekends. I have added to my skymiles account this summer while going to my cousin’s

Celestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05593174868257017105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746726426252584679.post-22972151035259894952007-08-11T22:20:00.000-04:002007-08-14T16:28:57.262-04:00The countdown has begun...

In exactly one month, I will have taken my first grad school class. Today I have mixed emotions about it. I’m excited, nervous, thinking what exactly have I done? Will this really pay-off? What awaits me? What is I get in and realize I want to do something totally different with my life, then what happens? I guess a month from now I will know what I really got myself into. The reality is, it

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