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Hello everyone I've been browsing through the "Bank" section to get more information about Assisantships. I notice that a lot of the topics are geared towards specific fellowships and scholarships etc. But I would really like to know what it is like to have a Graduate Assistantship. I am looking into getting one soon. In fact I have met with my Advisor about different opportunies at my school. For those who are currently working as a GA how have you adjusted financially? What's your biggest challenge? For those slightly older students how did you balance family obligation? Any information would be helpful. Thanks

Hello everyone i am writing becaue I need some advice on my situation.I recently quit my job working as an Admissions Officer. The hours were long and my work situation was unhealthy. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary education (07). I decided to apply to a Master's program for Counseling in Higher Education. My question is I am waiting ot hear back from the school to find out whether I am accepted. When I quit my job I did not have another one lined up. For now I have the support of my family (husband, older brother, mother, younger sister). But the support is temporary. I have been looking at jobs to work as an Elementary teacher again. If I get a job as a teacher will this interfere with the Master's program? Or should I just apply to jobs and deal with the possible work school clash later?

Hello All Thanks for the replies. Overall what i took away from your reponses is that I need to see this as an opportunity to start fresh and take it one step at a time, look to these forums for more specific info, Google BLS is helpful (I did review the links great info), follow my gut/heart, and the truth counseling vs Social work. I am feeling more comfortable now that I understand where my anxiety is coming from and that I am not alone in my experiences. I am also glad that I am able to seek out advice from current and former grad students who have been through the process. Thanks again

Hello everyone This is my first time posting here. I was really excited when I found the Grad café. So here goes. I have an undergrad degree in Elementary education (07). I have subbed, taught pre-k, done HS workshops, and now work in Admissions for a small school. It's doesn't pay well and is not a place where there is much growth for me. I am considering a Master's in Counseling. I feel I have many of the skills and experience needed to be successful as a counselor. However there are several things that are keeping me from completing the application process. 1. I am going back an forth between Counseling and Social Work although I do seem to be more drawn to counseling. Social work is more broad and therefore may have more earning power. This is kind of important to me given my experience with low paying jobs .I want something stable that will not leave me at a dead end. 2. After a long job search, a period of unemployment, and being rejected from a Masters Residency Program (which would have paid my tuition and gave me a salary while earning a Master's in Educations. I am experiencing anxiety when it comes to applying etc. I very much want to take action and move forward professionally but I would like to know how anyone here has pressed forward in this process. 3. My family and others from the beginning of my undergrad experience were very disapproving of my decision to become a teacher. They looked down on the field because there are all in Health Care (Nursing) they make a good amount of money and see many paths in Health Care. I feel like they will judge me and I am afraid I won't be able to become successful and thus prove them right.... 4. What is the outlooks on a Master's in Counseling? Any sort of guidance would be greatly appreciated.