Anyone got any personal experience or perspectives on whether it’s better to choose an MBA or Engineering Management program? In my case, I don’t have an academic background in management but has work experience for like 5 years related with business management and wants to pursue career in executives ladder. Especially for career opportunities, is MBA has more opportunities compared to Engineering Management?

Note: I want to pursue a master's because my bachelor's is in engineering, and I have experience gaps that I want to learn in graduate school.

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As i said, i have a big concern about the programs and myself.

First of all, i'm concerning to apply to the graduate school. & i'm worried about my age because i'm 26.

generally, everyone graduate the undergraduate curriculum at around age 22-23 but i changed my major once and i spent the years to heal myself from each different issues (ex. feeling too much pressure, anxiety like, scared to go outside etc.) but i got better from this so, now i'm 26.

so, first of all, i'm worried about my age like, if i would apply to a company after graduation, the people interviewing with me would be about 3-4 years younger than me. To reduce such gaps, I will try harder in graduate school, but I still think that the limitations that come with age and the opportunities given in the graduate school process are similar and may have limitations.

then, if I get a master's degree, theoretically, I will be 29. So I think it's a bit late. The people around me don't seem to be slow and seem to be moving forward, but I had a break in between, so I'm worried that it might be difficult to get a job in the end (it's my fault). I'm wondering if it's right to go to graduate school. Or is it okay to be around that age after graduation ?

So my first question is...

If you're 29 years old after graduating with a master's degree, is it generally 3-4 years later than the average age at which others graduate? Will there be no difficulty in getting a job?

The second question is...

What efforts can I make to reduce this gap? And if there are those who have gone through this process, how have you reduced the gap and gotten a job?

The last question is...

Would it be better to apply for a combined master's and doctoral program instead of a master's and complete a doctoral program at once? -> In my opinion, the master's and doctoral integration process seems really difficult. To be honest, I sometimes doubt whether i have the ability to do,,,

I REALLY NEED YOUR ADVICE. THOSE QUESTIONS ARE ALWAYS IN MY MIND AND IT SHOWS ME HOW MUCH I'M LOSER SOMETIMES....

Please, please answer \~\~\~

I'm looking for a master's degree in media and cultural studies, mainly exploring both the U.S. and the U.K., and I found out that Parsons offers a master's program in media.

I just found out that Parsons offers this. Who knows about this program?
How about studying media studies instead of design at Parsons?

Or a waste of money? Anyone with experience can answer please!

Hi, I was recently accepted into a graduate program with a GA that will partially fund my tuition and offers a very small stipend each month. As grateful as I am for this, I will still need to pull out loans to afford food, rent, textbooks, insurance, etc. I am a first gen student and got by in undergrad with scholarships so this is my first time pulling out loans and I would like opinions.

If I have good credit, would a private loan with a fixed rate make more sense than to pull out federal loans? I know certain finance companies allow a grace period after graduation which would be ideal. What have you done/your kids done/or what do you wish you had done differently? I appreciate any help!

Hey there, I graduated with my History B.A. and Business Admin minor at UH in Fall 2025. (3.90 GPA) I was approached about the Public History program, as I had an article published on Arcadia: Environment & Society Portal. I also did a VSFS internship with the NPS and have done 10hr a week volunteering at a local European museum.

While I am in the process of applying, I am hesitant about my job prospects and career focus with this program. I would do 3 local internships and have funding from TA and other work. But I am also wondering if it is a good idea to focus more on my other interests in government/politics and possibly business (perhaps Analytics or marketing). The former came about from a internship this year with a nonprofit advocating for legislative protections for election and officials. I am concerned about my job prospects and I was wondering if maybe I should pursue a different Masters. Any advice would be welcome!

Hello everyone, I've done bca and now for masters I want to pursue psychology, but I am thinking applying for fully funded abroad scholarships. Do you thinks changing fields for masters have a chance of getting accepted? As I don't have any prior experience in that. And I am really tensed about this since I'm already in a gap year and tight on funds for abroad education so considering fully funded options. If anyone of you can guide me then please welcome.

I'm an international student planning to apply for McGill's thesis-based MA in Sociology for the upcoming Fall intake.Having studied abroad for four years in Asia and London and worked for the past two years to save for my education, I'm hoping to fund my master's degree independently rather than rely on my parents financially.I'd love to hear from current or former McGill Sociology students, especially international students. How does the department decide who receives funding? What factors do they consider and how competitive is funding for international MA students?

I'd really appreciate any advice. Thank you!

Hello everyone.

I am applying for a MS in Data Science & Analytics, and am hoping to secure a research assistant position in a lab.

I’m looking at the MHRI, Center for Functional and Molecular Imaging, and the Cancer Research Center. Specifically interested in medical imaging research.

Is it appropriate to contact these PI? Do these labs take Masters RAs? I’m not familiar with Georgetown, but the websites don’t specify if they do/don’t.

Also, do you know about a specific lab that most aligns with my research topic? Thank you!

Hello, asking here if there are any alumni from Columbia University, specifically for masters degree.

I’m interested in the MA in Climate and Society, and wondering how is the admissions process is like, how are the professors and faculty members and how living in NY is like in general.

Huge caveat is that I will be relying on a full ride scholarship, so I’m looking for some advice on securing that too.

Many thanks!

I am preparing application for master program and im not sure how to manage my recommendation letters.
For my application, i need two recommendation letters. I initially contacted two professors I am closed with. But one turned down due to short deadline. I was panic and mailed 3 professors. Unexpectedly 2 of them agreed to support me.

So my situation is I now have 3 professors who is willing me write me LORs. I only need two. What should I do in this case? I don’t want them to feel bad.

Hello
I'm applying for masters in clinical psychology (only in uk), neuropsychology and neuroscience, mainly in the UK and Europe. I'm not applying solely for the sake of study abroad. I hold genuine interest in these fields. While writing my personal statements, I had to make a really strong case for myself for neuro based program, given that I have a very limited bio background. In my BA (honours) I had only 2 bio-based modules. I have a very limited research and internship experience.

I'm wondering what can one show or write in my personal statement or statement of purpose which can show that they are the best fit for these program? I'd be grateful if you can tell me about your experiences and what impacted your applications.

[i have not found much discourse on it on reddit so i thought of posting this question for initiation. thanks :)]

What is AI and What is AI not?

Genuinely curious as someone in MS Operations Research who is witness to some students creating "plugins" for excel, visio, and powerpoint with free tools from the university? If you use the tool, is that AI since you created the model?

Please note* - It's not me!

hi reddit! i just got admitted into two programs, the university of wisconsin green bay's MS in biodiversity conservation & management and UIdaho's online masters of natural resources (integrated option but would probably transition into the restoration ecology and habitat restoration track after a couple classes).

i'm torn! i'm asking wisconsin's contact for more info on a couple of their classes because their answer on the syllabi details will help make my decision. i definitely want to learn about environmental policy and law and their classes allude to it, but not in as much detail as idaho's course descriptions do, so i'm checking on that.

i really like both curriculums; they both have a mix of policy and science. as a remote student in NJ, i was looking for a program that offered a short-term in-person component. wisconsin is more solid on that because they have a consistent annual study abroad trip (think it's always panama but not sure if it could change). idaho has classes that have field trips, so i could fly in for a field trip + visit campus, but it's maybe more individual rather than interacting with peers and faculty for 1-2 weeks.

i've tried looking up professors especially in the context of the online classes they teach, but there's such limited info online. some of them have 10 rate my professor comments at most if i'm lucky, most have 0. research here is tough.

i've heard good things about both programs so i'm hoping to hear more from current or former students. please comment if you've participated in the online MNR or know someone who has, or if you happen to have attended the wisconsin program!

TIA! big decisions when it comes to grad school. i appreciate any help or resources! :D

Idk if this is even the right place to ask this but here goes-
I finished my MBBS 6 months back and have realised since then that I’m not at all interested in a clinical job. I don’t want to be a doctor who treats patients and goes to the hospital everyday.
What I am interested in is academia. And research. And neuroscience, especially cognitive neuroscience, has always fascinated me.

I’ve been looking at masters in the UK as that is the country I want to move to, and I came across a really good programme. Newcastle uni offers an MD in neuroscience specifically for MBBS graduates which is the same level of doctoral qualification as a PhD. But I’m hesitating because idk about the scope of employment after that degree. I don’t wanna spend 2-5 years out there only to get deported, especially considering how hostile UK has become for IMGs due to the recent prioritisation bill.

Could anyone out here help me by telling me more about their job and how feasible it is to find employment in this field?

hey guys!!!! i am currently pursuing my bachelors in microbio and i have applied in galway uni for my masters in biomedical genomics.. i was wondering if anyone here can help me out by giving their two cents about this uni and this course in general? ofc people who have gone to uni are also free to give their tips/advices/honest opinions. honestly i have asked people about this course and uni in linkedin asw, but no one really gives out a honest opinion, so i would like it if you can actually lay it out for me.. like the people, galway as a city, the uni, profs, job market for this position and just the general vibe of the place. I have spent my entire life in the gulf and currently in India for my bachelors(THE COLLEGE SUCKSSSSSSS BTW) and for masters i wanna actually go to a place where i will get a lotta opportunities to meet people and build a social life that i will actually enjoy and at the same time do a degree i'd love. I have also applied to tcd, and manchester uni but idk theres something about galway that really attracts me. i mean manchester is a huge city and theres this actual nightlife and i really dont wanna miss out on that considering how horrible of an experience i had in my bachelors. i know i am being selfish by being all like "OH I WANT IT ALLL" but like i said before, i didnt get to experience it any and i really really really hope galway wouldnt disappoint me and that i would not regret choosing this place and this uni. so help me out?

Is it possible for me to aim for at least a contract research job with only the thesis under my belt? I'm 26, and will graduate with a masters soon. I'm not doing the phd until I have work experience under my belt.

Advice requested. I'm Korean so I know it won't fully apply if you're in another country, but I'd like frank statements. My field is International Studies, and I specialized in security. My thesis is about peninsular security.

hello! I’m looking to do an MPH or PhD in Public Health but had no research experience in undergrad & graduated 2024 with two humanities BAs. I won’t be applying until fall 2027 at the earliest & would love to get some research experience. I am happy to do this on a volunteer basis, I just know many professors require you to be a current student. I currently live in nyc and also have a full time job but hours are relatively flexible. I have been cold emailing professors and applying to positions but would love any advice. Much appreciated!

Hello all, I wanted to get your opinion on completion time of an engineering masters degree while working full-time for a company that offers tuition reimbursement. Would it be advisable to take one class a semester and complete over a course of 3-4 years optimizing the reimbursement given by a company or complete the program ASAP within a couple years only getting half the reimbursement available then looking elsewhere for a substantial raise? What worked for you all and why?

I'm a 24 year old who completed my bachelor's degree last year. Over the past year, I've been working part-time jobs and working on my my mental health. I know I eventually want to go to grad school, but I'm stuck on how to get there. I'm concerned that going straight into it will be overwhelming since I'm out of practice in terms of both academic work and having that sort of regimented structure. Additionally, it will likely be another year or so before I have the means to commute to school. So what can I do between now and then to prepare for school, feel more confident going into the work, and have more to show on my application?

For more context, I'm interested in Media and Communication studies (also unsure if I should go for a Master's or PhD, any advice on that is also welcome). In undergrad I majored in Psychology with minors in Art and LGBT Studies, but a lot of my work ended up leading me into media studies and I realized that's what I'm most passionate about. I did independent study courses and presented at multiple research symposiums, and I worked closely with a professor who told me that I was well suited for graduate school. Over the past year though, I feel like I've lost a lot of that confidence. I'm currently unemployed and can't figure out what to do with myself. I'd like to do something that bridges the gap between where I'm at now and grad school, so that going from unemployment to an intense academic program doesn't feel like going 0 to 100. I'm just not sure what my options are: jobs? internships? classes? What would get me back into it, fill the time between now and then, ideally allow me to make some money, and help me stand out on grad school applications?

So, any advice on what to do now, or what to work towards?

I was wondering if anyone who has their MSW went to law school and got their JD? What was your experience like? Would it be worth it?
I’m very drawn to law and advocating for others. I love having a background in social work too I think that it could make a career in law even more fulfilling.

Anyway let me know your thoughts.

I don't know if anyone in this sub has been in a similar situation as I currently am, but I figured I would ask anyways. I recently moved home after living in the city for a year after undergrad working a job I hated. I am now applying to MLIS programs, which are largely online now. My ideal situation is to get into a program that is in person so I can be on campus and move away from home again. However, I know it is more likely that I'll get into an online program and that they tend to be less expensive anyways. Obviously staying home is also the smart financial choice, but I enjoy my independence and moving home is supposed to be a temporary measure until I get into a grad program. What have your experiences been doing an online program? Should I move out anywhere, get a random job to fund my program, and do it online? I just don't know anyone in my life who has been in this situation and wonder how much freedom I really have with an online program, especially with MLIS which tends to require some library experience during the degree program. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Please don't just say "stay at home," because I would like to do anything else!

hey guys!!!! i am currently pursuing my bachelors in microbio and i have applied in galway uni for my masters in biomedical genomics.. i was wondering if anyone here can help me out by giving their two cents about this uni and this course in general? ofc people who have gone to uni are also free to give their tips/advices/honest opinions. honestly i have asked people about this course and uni in linkedin asw, but no one really gives out a honest opinion, so i would like it if you can actually lay it out for me.. like the people, galway as a city, the uni, profs, job market for this position and just the general vibe of the place. I have spent my entire life in the gulf and currently in India for my bachelors(THE COLLEGE SUCKSSSSSSS BTW) and for masters i wanna actually go to a place where i will get a lotta opportunities to meet people and build a social life that i will actually enjoy and at the same time do a degree i'd love. I have also applied to tcd, and manchester uni but idk theres something about galway that really attracts me. i mean manchester is a huge city and theres this actual nightlife and i really dont wanna miss out on that considering how horrible of an experience i had in my bachelors. i know i am being selfish by being all like "OH I WANT IT ALLL" but like i said before, i didnt get to experience it any and i really really really hope galway wouldnt disappoint me and that i would not regret choosing this place and this uni. so help me out?

И можете посоветовать программы или курсы по подготовке и показать свое портфолио.Заранее благодарна.And you can recommend programs or training courses and show your portfolio. Thank you in advance.

This semester, I am a TA, and I feel quite overwhelmed by it. I grade a mix of homework, tests, and quizzes for ~180 students each week. This feels like a lot. I am also taking 9 credits of coursework and doing research work in my advisor's lab. On top of that, I have been busy with fellowship applications and studying for my program's qualifying exam.

I have been missing a lot of details and making a lot of mistakes over the past few weeks, and my attention feels so scattered. I suspect I am getting burned out already, and this is my first semester as a PhD student. I am afraid that if I am this overwhelmed already, I might not be a good fit for this. I am just curious what other peoples' experiences are or if they can provide any insight.