Grad School To Go or Not Go
Get expert advice as you take your next steps toward grad school or finding your dream job, perfect for new graduates and alumni striving to advance or change career paths.
A graduate program can be a great stepping stone to your next career move, but is it the right choice for you?
And if it's a good fit - how do you go about picking a program and applying?
We will be joined by Karen Hanson, the Director of Graduate Success at Oregon State, and Jessica Barker, an OSU alumna with a graduate degree and successful career, to learn about how to approach the graduate school decision.
Webinar Highlights:
By the end of the webinar, you will:
Assess whether pursuing graduate studies is right for you and explore ideas such as necessary skills set, master’s versus PhD, work experience, financing, and other relevant topics
Identify the grad school selection and application process
Plan the next steps you can take if you decide to explore graduate programs
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