soarhigher4

I've had a strong passion over the last decade to study gender and the Middle East (I know very broad). One thing has always held me back from pursuing graduate school in Middle Eastern studies, actually 2 concerns: 1) job outlook and 2) paying for an expensive degree that doesn't provide an adequate return to justify the pursuit. Can someone talk me off the ledge? I really want to go for it, but my rational brain interferes!

Thanks for sharing your experiences. This is more than helpful and encouraging!

@JLibby Great, best of luck!

Thanks @wildlifer for the encouragement! Every little bit counts and I'll definitely take your advise and check out the older student threads (wherever those are).

I think I'm part of the minority here, but are there any stay at home Moms applying for graduate school? I took ~6 years away from school and work, attempted at starting a small business and after some soul searching realized that my true passions can only be fulfilled by returning to school. Can I hear from any of my Moms out there?