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We get it. Grad school is a big investment of both time and money, and it’s a huge decision. But at the same time, it’s totally worth it! Don’t listen to the doubters. Let’s debunk some of the biggest excuses not to go to grad school. 1. It’s too hard to start over. Some people think that if you...

Meet Samona Drexler, a 2016 graduate of the �鶹������ý Lafayette Doctor of Nursing Practice program. She is now the manager and clinical nurse practitioner in the Pre-Anesthesia Clearance and Evaluation (PACE) Clinic at Lafayette General Medical Center. Let her tell you, in her own words, why she chose �鶹������ý...

Figuring out when to start graduate school depends on your personal and professional goals. Will a master’s degree help you get ahead? Do you need a doctorate to reach the top of your field? There are plenty of reasons why you should get a graduate degree, and being scared to start graduate school...

Let’s face it. Grad school is no cake walk. It’s a lot of sleepless nights, countless hours in the library, and a ton of triple-shot lattes. That’s why it’s important to keep a sense of humor while working towards your graduate degree and to make sure you’re always having some fun along the way. If...

Chances are that during your undergraduate years you attended a music festival or two. You may have gone to Bonnaroo, Coachella, Lollapalooza, Voodoo, Hangout, or one of the many other festivals held across the country. Whichever one you attended, you probably paid a few hundred dollars for the...

“Work smarter, not harder.” Sure, it’s a cliché, but when you’re looking for a leg up on grad school success, it rings true. Here are a few practical suggestions for ways to be successful in grad school. Become a master of prioritization When faced with a massive to-do list, it’s easy to just stare...

We’ve put together a checklist of all the essential to-dos to help you get the most out of your time in the Graduate School at �鶹������ý Lafayette … as told in GIFs. 1. Attend orientation (and actually listen) Orientation is your official introduction to grad student life at �鶹������ý Lafayette. It’s chock full...