Masters Degree

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Registered: 04-13-2004
Masters Degree
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Tue, 11-15-2005 - 11:51pm
I have noticed lately something that interests me... I have noticed a lot of talk about either going to school for a masters degree or already having one. I wonder if it has anything to do with all the smart women on this messageboard!!! I am getting my masters in Clinical Counseling so I can be a great therapist one day. What about the rest of you???
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Registered: 03-20-2003
In reply to: kcole68
Wed, 11-16-2005 - 7:39am

I finished up my master's program last July and began working on my specialist's degree in June.

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Registered: 03-28-2003
In reply to: kcole68
Wed, 11-16-2005 - 7:57am
I got my Masters in 1998. Best decision I ever made. I hate to even think about what I would be doing now if I hadn't got it. Iri
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Registered: 05-03-2005
In reply to: kcole68
Wed, 11-16-2005 - 8:53am

I have an advanced degree as well, (JD). For me it has to do with continuous growth. I enjoy intellectual challenges. I need the feeling that I am stretching my boundaries. Education provides that outlet for me.

I have been out of school for a while, almost 10 years, and next year I plan on going back for a PhD. My employer will pay all the costs. I will take the classes very slowly, 1 or 2 a semester. The goal isn't really the degree, it's the learning process and keeping my mind sharp.

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Registered: 09-01-2005
In reply to: kcole68
Wed, 11-16-2005 - 9:00am
You all are inspiring. I'm studying for the GMAT now and it's hard not to get discouraged so thanks!
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Registered: 05-22-2005
In reply to: kcole68
Wed, 11-16-2005 - 6:29pm

I got my master's in Public Health Epidemiology in April. I'm a clinical study coordinator now for a hepatologist at the University of Michigan. My job keeps me crazy busy, but I love it. I just like a challenge and enjoy learning and growing intellectually. In a couple years I'm going to pursue my PhD, hopefully in clinical research design or something to that effect.

It is really nice to find a place like this where I can relate to everyone, both in our personal and professional situations!

Veena :-)

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Registered: 09-09-2003
In reply to: kcole68
Sun, 11-20-2005 - 8:42pm
finished a masters in management couple of years ago and looking into going for a phd program but not sure about it yet!
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Registered: 04-25-2003
In reply to: kcole68
Mon, 11-21-2005 - 2:13pm
I earned my MBA in 1992.