karenmeal 0 #1 September 26, 2007 I officially start grad school today! We've had orientations all week long and yesterday I got to find out who my clients will be. I was happy to learn that both of my clients have pretty straight forward issues to deal with. No rare diagnoses or anything like that. So that is good. Ok.. now be honest, just how hard is grad school and how different is it than being an undergrad? -Karen "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 September 26, 2007 Hard to say because every program is different, but in general grad school isn't that drastically different - just a lot more focused. You, of course, are gonna rock. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #3 September 26, 2007 Congrats and good luck Karen! Having not been to grad school, I have no words of wisdom for you. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #4 September 26, 2007 Good luck with school! My grad school was for OD and MS degrees. It's more work, but more practical and long term rewarding than undergrad was, at least for me. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krouton01 0 #5 September 26, 2007 As a grad student(diff program) and a stutter and I know a lot of people in that program and it doesnt seem that hard but our Speech Path program is actually in the education school so is probably a little easier. Good Luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fozz 0 #6 September 26, 2007 Karen Congratulations I'm sure you'll do outstanding Hope you and Jeff are wellJohn Fosgate "In the end, its always best to choose the hard right over the easy wrong." LouDiamond MB 4310 www.N3Racing.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #7 September 26, 2007 I have two Masters. My belief that the grad school is just more "focused" than my undergrad classes. The profs were usually very engaging. In my field, the classes on research & assessment are taught by those very good in those fields, but they tend to be boring. Of course that is not the case in every university. Congrats & God's speed in your new adventure. steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #8 September 26, 2007 Congrats & good luck. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #9 September 26, 2007 Most of my classes weren't too bad...lots of papers and busy work, but the ones that were most challenging like A&P, Pharmacology were definite buggers. I think the thing I hated most was all of the rewrites on my thesis. I must have rewritten that thing 100 times it would seem. Every program is different so it is hard to say what challenges you will face. The only thing I wish my program would change is the amount of clinical time - which I think should actually be increased. But once you are done it is an awesome feeling of accomplishment!DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #10 September 26, 2007 You're so awesome. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #11 September 26, 2007 Hey thanks for dropping off the sewing machine... sorry my lame ass roomies couldnt help moreI would have shared some BLONDE with you guys had I known you were gonna come over.. but alas work got in the way again... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #12 September 26, 2007 QuoteI officially start grad school today! We've had orientations all week long and yesterday I got to find out who my clients will be. I was happy to learn that both of my clients have pretty straight forward issues to deal with. No rare diagnoses or anything like that. So that is good. Ok.. now be honest, just how hard is grad school and how different is it than being an undergrad? -Karen Well, I started grad school 40 years ago this month. Big difference from undergrad was being invited to TGIF with the faculty. And knowing that I wouldn't have another exam for 3 years.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #13 October 4, 2007 Quote In my field, the classes on research & assessment are taught by those very good in those fields, but they tend to be boring. Of course that is not the case in every university. That is the exact case for my class on behavioral research!! Totally boring (stuff I have learned many times already). I just want to hear stories about my professor's experiences in the field. So far school is good. Lots of work, but I am enjoying it. Having 4 sessions of therapy to prepare for and debrief takes the biggest portion of my time. The classes are really no big deal right now. I don't even think grad school would be much more difficult than undergrad if it weren't for the clients. Anyways.. time to get back to work. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VideoFly 0 #14 October 4, 2007 Great job, congratulations! I did my Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. while working full time and raising three kids. It is tough at first, but you will get into a groove. Once you are there, try not to let life detour your efforts. Grad school is usually more specialized toward your area of interest and far more exciting. You will love it and you will be great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #15 October 4, 2007 Quote I did my Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. while working full time and raising three kids. I don't even understand how that is physically possible. I'm at school from about 8:30-5 (or later) and then doing homework from about 5:30 to 10 with a dinner break. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VideoFly 0 #16 October 4, 2007 Work by day, time with kids, school at night...like a machine. Like I said, you get into a groove. I am now a school principal, work weekends at the DZ, raise my three kids by myself and teach grad school where I watch others suffer the same regiment. It can be done and the wonderful reason they call a Ph.D. a terminal degree is that I don't have to go back and do it again. While I know I'm addicted to work, it helps to take care of my kid's college, cars, and other stuff. Keep a good positive attitude and you will do fine in grad school. It's a blast! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VideoFly 0 #17 October 4, 2007 One more thing...I love your canopy! Check out my picture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #18 October 4, 2007 We match!! "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freefly710 0 #19 October 4, 2007 Good Luck!! I've been accepted and start grad school next fall! I'm definitely looking forward to it! I hear the program where I'm going is quite challenging but I'm sure the rewards will be worth it, just like they will with you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #20 October 4, 2007 You need to put "Photo courtesy Joe Fucking Jennings" on your avatar. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perrin85 0 #21 October 4, 2007 good luck to you! two of my roommates are in grad school and its a ton of work but i think they like it so far!Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites karenmeal 0 #22 October 4, 2007 Then it's just naming dropping Krisanne.. tsk tsk.Now really. I've got my first therapy session in an hour and a half and am in a mad coloring frenzy at school making stimulus items! Who knew there was so much coloring involved in grad school? "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cocheese 0 #23 October 4, 2007 I love F@ckin coloring! Who has that pic?Good luck with all that stuff..and pay attention! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #24 October 5, 2007 You say name dropping like it's a bad thing! I printed out some of the photos from the LP womens' record attempts for my "I love me" wall and I thought about attaching a little plaque to the frame that says "Photos by Joe Fucking Jennings." "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
karenmeal 0 #22 October 4, 2007 Then it's just naming dropping Krisanne.. tsk tsk.Now really. I've got my first therapy session in an hour and a half and am in a mad coloring frenzy at school making stimulus items! Who knew there was so much coloring involved in grad school? "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #23 October 4, 2007 I love F@ckin coloring! Who has that pic?Good luck with all that stuff..and pay attention! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #24 October 5, 2007 You say name dropping like it's a bad thing! I printed out some of the photos from the LP womens' record attempts for my "I love me" wall and I thought about attaching a little plaque to the frame that says "Photos by Joe Fucking Jennings." "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
