speechfan222 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) I am starting a Masters program this Fall (middle of August) and am already enrolled in courses for sessions A and B. Since I'm a nerd and prefer to read materials and textbooks way ahead of time, is it appropriate (or acceptable) to ask professors for their syllabus now? Or should I just wait until class starts? Can anyone give me any tips or suggestions about anything before starting my graduate program? Edited June 25, 2017 by speechfan222 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eigen Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 You can ask, but there's a good chance they won't have them ready. I make up mine the week before class starts, and wouldn't expect to have them finalized for a student until the first day of class. As for getting ready, take time off, relax, travel. This will be your last summer off in, well, ever. Enjoy it. That Research Lady 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speechfan222 Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 48 minutes ago, Eigen said: You can ask, but there's a good chance they won't have them ready. I make up mine the week before class starts, and wouldn't expect to have them finalized for a student until the first day of class. As for getting ready, take time off, relax, travel. This will be your last summer off in, well, ever. Enjoy it. That's true. I didn't think of that. I know some professors keep the same syllabus and just change a few things from semester to semester. You have a point. I'm definitely going to try and enjoy the rest of the summer. Once courses start this Fall, there isn't much of a break until I'm finished. Thanks for the suggestions. rheya19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rising_star Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 If you've been in contact with current grads, you might ask them if they have any tips about what you might want to read before beginning the program. Otherwise, enjoy your summer, read for fun, and spend some time with friends and loved ones without a lot of stress hanging over your head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speechfan222 Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 2 hours ago, rising_star said: If you've been in contact with current grads, you might ask them if they have any tips about what you might want to read before beginning the program. Otherwise, enjoy your summer, read for fun, and spend some time with friends and loved ones without a lot of stress hanging over your head. I'm actually trying to find grads who have already completed the program, are currently enrolled, or who are just starting like myself, but I'm not finding anyone. I've been reading for fun quite a bit. I know I definitely won't have much time to read leisurely once school starts. I'm actually trying to finish my book before classes start in the middle of August. I see you're a social sciences major. Can you give me any tips or suggestions about reading material, or anything else, before starting the program? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzylogician Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 8 minutes ago, speechfan222 said: I'm actually trying to find grads who have already completed the program, are currently enrolled, or who are just starting like myself, but I'm not finding anyone. Write the department admin and ask to be put in touch with current students. I'm sure there are people around who can answer your questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avflinsch Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 16 hours ago, fuzzylogician said: Write the department admin and ask to be put in touch with current students. I'm sure there are people around who can answer your questions. The other thing to try is to search the school website - there might be an older version stashed away somewhere and accessible. I have done this for just about every course I have taken - usually I can find something. rheya19 and tonydoesmovie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speechfan222 Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, avflinsch said: The other thing to try is to search the school website - there might be an older version stashed away somewhere and accessible. I have done this for just about every course I have taken - usually I can find something. I've searched the school website and have done a google search for the syllabi as well. They must be pretty secure. I'm not finding them anywhere. I may just try and enjoy the rest of my summer break (aside from working). Once school begins, I won't have much of a break at all. Edited June 27, 2017 by speechfan222 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelaide9216 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 I usually ask for last year's syllabi. Or I ask students who have taken the class prior to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speechfan222 Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Adelaide9216 said: I usually ask for last year's syllabi. Or I ask students who have taken the class prior to me. Im trying to find other students who have taken the class already. Not finding any. Ill probably just wait until class starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigaba Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 One could always collect and read one's POI's published and unpublished works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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