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Probably assistant curator, maybe even curator at a small museum; lecturer at a college or even a university. You could work as a gallery director as well. This is just off the top of my head, there are definitely more options out there.

Working for the state is also something I'm considering. Art Lawyer looks very interesting as well. Anyone else interested in applying their art knowledge to law?

I concur with Manierata and ArtHistoryandMuseum. I worked all throughout undergrad and it wasn't ever the issue some people make it out to be, however, I'm sure that graduate work is more demanding in comparison, I guess quitting is always an option if it ever becomes too overwhelming. Thanks for your reply MsDarjeeling, I anticipate that I won't get the best sleep in the world in the next couple of years. I tend to prioritize socializing over sleeping, maybe I should change that, eye bags are not attractive. Tutoring sounds like a great idea Hegel's Bagels, I hadn't considered that. I've been tutoring the past two years, so that would definitely work out well. Thanks!

Hello. I was wondering if anyone out there has anything to say about working part-time while in school. I'll be working on my M.A. in the fall, taking 9 units so I think I will be able to handle a job on the side to get some income to cover living expenses, especially since the program isn't funded. So what do you guys think and what have been your experiences working a part-time or maybe even a full-time job while in school? Give me the good the bad and the ugly. Thanks

I would also like to add that a very wise person once told me "Go to the highest ranked program that you can afford" Do you agree or disagree?

Thanks for your advice ArtHistoryandMuseum and Mary Queen of Scotch. I guess I won't know if the decision I make will be the right one until I analyze in retrospect. It's my first time moving away from home and I just want to be someplace cool with great museums. I have yet another question for you. Is it looked down upon if an M.A. student applies to PhD programs outside the school where the MA was earned? To be more specific, if I were to go to Temple (and since Temple offers the PhD) would it be fine to want to pursue my PhD at another program or is it expected that the MA students matriculate into the PhD at Temple. The purpose for my pursuing the MA is that I wish for it to be a platform. My last question. How accurate is gut feeling?

Thank you Hegel's Bagels. I am actually stuck between Syracuse and Temple. I really like the faculty at Temple, the opportunities the city has to offer, and the proximity to NYC and DC. Syracuse offers a tuition scholarship however, and this is making me have second thoughts. Syracuse doesn't seem like the most exciting place to live and being a Southern Californian I'm sure I'd have a hard time adjusting to the cold weather. As you can see, I am not only conflicted by the financial situation but the fact that I'll potentially live in one of these two cities and that the living circumstances will affect me. Temple doesn't offer any funding, this isn't a deal breaker but it's definitely a con. The reason I asked about deferring is because I am a little afraid of commitment, I admit. I am afraid of putting all of my eggs in one basket. I like to have an exit strategy. I am coming to realize that I'll have to stick with whichever school I choose, and that's tough.

Is it possible to defer enrollment to a program for a semester while attending another? has anyone else done this? I am choosing between two programs and having a difficult time. Have any of you attended a program and switched to another school after the first semester because you had a hard time adjusting and/or weren't compatible with the program?

So if I'm not being funded at either program which I was already anticipating (Thank you Mary Queen of Scotch) then that really isn't a factor anymore, since I can afford it and already have a plan that addresses the money issue. I think the only reason Rutgers' reputation precedes it is due to the fact that it's been around longer and has had the chance to build up more prestige. Even though I understand that funding is a big deal I feel that for me personally I'm more concerned with which of the two will bear more fruits in the long run. Which of the two schools offers more possibilities. Of course the funding is a factor but I'm not going to disregard a chance to be at a superior program just because X school offers money. That may be detrimental to some but not for me. I'm willing to buckle down and work full time to make ends meet, if need be. In my opinion from the information I've gathered so far Temple's RenBaroque program is richer than Rutgers' regardless of the school's overall rank, and I was wondering if anyone out there had a similar outlook. Thank you all for your input, I will definitely take it into consideration. Oh and taking classes at Penn sounds great, I think I should add that to the Temple pros. I don't have a car so having to commute from Rutgers to Penn wouldn't be very convenient. Thanks chamomile!

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In your opinion which one is considered more prestigious? I know that Temple is ranked higher but those lists change so much that I just don't know what to believe anymore, it's all very confusing. Now, let me give me you some context and details. I'm looking to get my M.A. in Art History and I'm attracted to both programs since they both offer the PhD. I've been accepted to both for Fall 2013. I'm interested in Renaissance & Baroque art, specifically post Tridentine art, caravaggism and it's influence across the board as well as baroque architecture. As far as the funding goes, M.A. degrees are rarely funded and Temple isn't the exception. This isn't a deal breaker since I think I can afford it. I have yet to receive my official letter of acceptance from Rutgers so I don't know about their funding situation but hope to find out soon. Anyway, I've come up with a list of the pros for both programs for the sake of practicality. Rutgers Catherine Puglisi, Sarah Blake McHam and Tod Marder all overlap my intended area of focus and have work that interests me. Paul Benjamin also specializes in Italian Renaissance. New Brunswick lies between Philly and New York, two great cultural centers. It's a nice campus with some great historical buildings with an East Coast feel. Temple Marcia Hall, Tracy Cooper, Ashley West, Jonathan Kline. The first two are rock stars in the field, and I'd be so honored to be a student in their classroom, I really respect their work, with a little bit of intimidation sprinkled on top. Philadelphia offers many opportunities for internships and field trips to nearby institutions, such as the Philadelphia Museum of art. New York is only an hour and a half away. It's a vibrant city and seems like a great place to live. The Tyler School of Art- a bran new building boasts state-of-the-art facilities. It's ranked 13th in the nation according to their website.

I'm leaning more toward one school already, but I won't say which one since I want to hear what you have to say about it, good things and bad.

Anyone attending? I just payed for my registration ($125 that hurt).

I applied to the M.A. for Ren. & Baroque this past application cycle. The following was my list of schools: UPenn Temple U - Tyler School of Art (very rich Ren. program- Marcia Hall and Tracy Cooper are both well known Renaissance scholars) Syracuse U - Florence Program (if you don't get admitted into the Florence program, the main campus program has Gary Radke-another well known scholar) Rutgers U -Catherine Puglisi, Sarah McHam and Tod Marder I'm sure at least one of those names rings a bell from reading in undergrad UMass Amherst- Monika Schmitter Penn State Hunter College-CUNY- according to an insider who was kind enough to message me- many of the Ren. faculty is retiring and not the strongest Ren. program although it has a great reputation

Tyler School of Art anyone? I just got my acceptance letter yesterday and was so relieved. Anyone else headed there for Fall 2013? I still haven't made up my mind but will have to by April 5th.