Educational News: Top 10 Ways To Succeed in a Graduate Level Program
In fact, i've learned more about my life and the aspects of success by simply following my purpose. However, for those future bright graduate students' making your way to your first year of graduate school, let me give you some helpful advice. Keep in mind, the below list is an opinionated list of my own. You can choose to take your own journey, but I would like to offer some words of wisdom. Let's begin!
1. Time Management is Key
Many students will hear about the importance of time management, but it really is the difference between understanding a concept and missing out. Time management is crucial to the overall success of your courses but it is also the foundation you will take into your career on a daily basis. Be sure to learn this lesson and master it during the short time you have in graduate school.
2. Network
Look to your left! Now, look to your right! In your classes you're going to have other successful minded people next to you. Utilize their wisdom and create a force to be reckon with. In fact, you possibly could be working with that very same classmate in the future. Networking is a necessity in the world in general, so make sure to take full advantage of it in the classroom.
3. Read and Keep Your Textbooks
This is super important. Make sure to actually read what you're studying in class. Seriously, you will be tested on things that are only found in the text ( At least at my school ). Secondly, keep your textbook. It is true, the average graduate maintains about 20% of what they learn. Keep your books as a refresher, if you ever need to brush up on something again.
4. Create a Relationship With Your Professor.
This is super important to linking with business professionals. The best networking elements and contact are in front of you daily. Utilize them. Ask your teacher about their contacts! Ask about post-grad internships or opportunities within the community. Have your teacher look at your resume and cover letters.
5. Enjoy your Experience
Oddly enough, grad school is a lot different from your undergrad. In a graduate course, you are more likely to have a job where you can save up. Make sure to save plenty of your money but also enjoy life. Take a trip to museums, amusement parks, beaches, and restaurants. Grad school goes by super quick, enjoy it!
6. Follow your Passion!
Go after what you want! Grad school is the place to take life by the horns and go for it. Do not be afraid to fail! Just focus on the aspect of success by simply pursuing your passion. If you love business, start a small one in school. Grad school is the best place to make mistakes and learn from them.
7. Go Out with Your Classmates
You will be surprised by the amount of different experiences your classmates can bring. Be opened with them and try new things. Life is too short not to enjoy it. Create a life long friendship with your classmates. You will see them all the time. Take advantage of that time and have a buddy for the long run.
8. Stay Motivated
Motivation is the key to becoming successful in grad school. Stay motivated and continue going back to your original plan that brought you to grad school in the first place. Never stress yourself out to the point that you cannot focus on the thing you love.
9. Get Rest/ Stay Healthy
Make sure you are getting adequate sleep. Partying every night will catch up with you in grad school. Make sure that you are getting rest and that you are focusing on maintaing a healthy diet.
10. Take Control of your life!
You are in grad school because you are smart enough to do it. Never forget that you are going to be an asset for someone or yourself one day. Basically, be the change you want to see in the world. Grab life by the horns and force your success into fruition.
Now this list is purely my opinion on the matter of school. However, I can attest to the effectiveness of the list and message. After all, I walk the stage in two weeks with a Master Degree.
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