jbriar

Hey All- Does anyone have good links to blogs about the M.Ed student experience leading to licensure? My googling skills have left me empty handed. I'm interested in reading stories about what it is like to be a M.Ed student. My undergrad was not education related, so I have no idea what to expect. In particular, I am interested in knowing about the day to day life of masters students, what the workload is like, and what graduates would recommend to up and coming students to make the most out of their time in graduate school. I'm seeking licensure in severe/comprehensive special education, but would appreciate blogs/resources from any PreK-12 discipline. Any links/feedback would be greatly appreciated! -J

Yep. Your future is what is important here. If you want a career in academia, you need to set yourself up (respected POI, decently ranked university, little to no student loan debt). The next 3-7 years of your life will have a huge impact on your future opportunities. Sounds like school A will open up more doors in the long run. Good luck, J

My SO did this successfully. However, my SO was applying to social work programs, which in my opinion are more likely to hear factors like "family" and actually care. Best of luck to you. It never hurts to ask if you can be put on their waiting list. PM me if you want more details. -J

Pro tip: Don't call administrative workers "cute little bimbos" when you are using your name for a screen name (with the same user image as your FB account, no less). There may be a reason why your transcripts are getting "lost" so frequently.

Wonderful! I laughed out loud. You are a fabulous cartoonist- thanks for sharing and easing the tension.

I would suggest contacting your program to find out if/when funding decisions are made. A few things could happen: 1) They make admit and funding decisions separately- you'll hear about financial aid later; 2) They have already made departmental aid decisions, but you'll still be eligible for institutional aid; 3) Both departmental and institutional aid has already been decided on, and you'll have to wait until other students pass on admissions offers before you are considered for these forms of aid. I'd check with your program- it never hurts to ask. Also, remember it is still early in the admissions process, so even if they haven't offered you aid yet, there is still a chance that they will after other students reject their offers of admission. Hang in there! -J

Nope, no strange email here- Special Education applicant.

Just found out that my last rec for my M.Ed. program was turned in today. Now to wait.

super nova

Vanderbilt- Autism M.Ed. Deadlines are fast approaching- has anyone heard back yet?

I wish. I work with international students, so I'm full time during the breaks. Just as finals end, a new group is coming in for the next quarter and they need housing, books, orientations, testing... On the bright side, I have a job, and I'm thankful for that. -J

Hey- Try tutoring, or if all else fails, get a job that you hate and quit when you go to grad school. I would recommend pizza delivery- you get minimum plus tips and mileage. With the economy the way it is, I personally don't feel that there is any room to be prideful in making employment decisions. I've worked all the way through my undergrad at low paying jobs, and it only builds character. Just think, if you work at a terrible job now, when you get to grad school, you'll feel incredible about where your life is going. Good luck, J