I applied for Master's in Social Sciences and Education.
Both fields suit my interests- I was looking to just finish my Master's and get a job afterwards.
My field is actually a very specialized topic in both of the abovementioned fields.
So either one is fine by me.
I got a dilemma though.
One school- a reputable school in the region but def. NOT ivy league or any of the big name ones
offered me a full ride for the first year of Master's.
My top choice- one of the Ivy Leagues- accepted me. But with no funding. And this program is for one year.
I also have the option of deferring the admission for a year at this school.
Since I have been out of school for a few years, one of my former advisors was recommending that
I go to the first school, spend a year there while deferring at the Ivy one. If the school suits me,
great, then I can stay for the 2nd year of Master's. If not, or the school does not offer the same kind of
generous fin. aid package for the 2nd year, I can always go to the Ivy one.
It makes sense- but I am afraid that changing schools may not reflect too positively on my resume?!
Also, how much will I improve academically in one year?? I don't know.
I have enough money to pay for the one year of tuition at the Ivy- but I am a bit afraid that I may be broke afterwards & will need a job after completing the degree...
Well, thoughts anyone?!
p.s.: My advisor was always pushing me to pursue a Ph.D since my undergrad years. But honestly, I'm not too
thrilled nor interested in Ph.D right now- I just want to finish school for a year or two & get a job.