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What are the Best Careers for Creative Minds?

  May 11, 2023    

The workforce is rapidly changing — for reasons ranging from economic upheaval, “the great resignation” of 2020, and more. 

In light of an evolving professional landscape, workers every day are deciding to leave jobs that aren’t serving them in search of new opportunities that compliment their long term professional goals, personal interests, and overall happiness/satisfaction.

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Topics: WVU Graduate Programs, Industry Research & Advice

How to Find and Land a PhD Graduate Assistantship

  May 04, 2023    

As a PhD or doctoral candidate, you are already well on your way to obtaining the graduate degree program that is going to serve as a launching pad for the next step in your career. You’ve chosen the university that aligns with your values; you’ve chosen the field of study that matches your long term career goals; and now, you’re making strides to ensure that you are taking advantage of all of the experiential learning opportunities available to you.

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Topics: WVU Graduate Programs, Funding Your Graduate Education

3 Reasons to Attend an R1 Status Institution (Instead of R2)

  April 27, 2023    

Medicine, robotics, manufacturing, social science, public health, engineering, computer sciences — what do all of these industries have in common?These fields may seem wildly different from one another, but they do share a crucial need: the need for skilled researchers.

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Topics: Research, Graduate Degrees in STEM, WVU Graduate Programs

Is a Social Science Degree Worth it Today?

  April 13, 2023    

Social science is an interdisciplinary field that weaves together the observation of human behavior and explores how to make sense of it. Social science includes fields such as economics, sociology, political science, and more. 

But in today’s STEM-focused world, is a social science degree worth it? 

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Topics: Graduate School, WVU Graduate Programs, Graduate School Resources

What is Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling?

  March 28, 2023    

For myriad reasons, millions of people struggle with mental and emotional health. But after thoughtful consideration, many of these people pursue professional help from skilled counselors in hopes of increasing their overall well-being.

Counseling jobs are diverse: a counselor might work in schools or hospitals, with children or adults, with marriages and families, or with those grieving or recovering from substance abuse. No matter what area a counselor decides to work in, their job requires...

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Topics: Graduate School, WVU Graduate Programs, Graduate School Resources

5 Reasons NOT to Involve Your Parents In Your Grad School Application Process

  February 07, 2023    

“Helicopter parenting” is a term recognized by most, but have you heard of “snowplow parenting?”

This usually begins when an over-parented child begins college, and the parent moves to the role of knocking out any obstacles that might come in the way of their child’s college experience.

As a graduate admissions director, I’m concerned over the increasing number of calls and emails I get from parents on behalf of their child. These check-ins vary from inquiries about graduate school application...

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Topics: Graduate School Resources

Make a Lasting Impact: 5 Best Master’s Degrees for the Future

  December 22, 2022    

As we enter 2023, you have the opportunity to transform your career (and ultimately, your life) with a graduate degree.

But if you are going to spend your time, money, and energy obtaining an advanced degree, then it is critical that you choose the program that is going to serve as a launching pad for your career. 

Industries are not static, and as such, our professional landscape is always changing. For this reason, it is important that you not only choose a program that

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Topics: WVU Graduate Programs

Need-to-Know Tips for How to Apply to Grad School

  December 13, 2022    

People choose graduate school for all sorts of reasons — to change careers, to upskill in hopes of landing a promotion, to nurture a love of lifelong learning — just to name a few.

But taking that next step and actually applying to graduate school can seem challenging to many.

While applying to grad school can feel daunting, you can take actionable, practical steps to make the application process easier and (nearly) stress free. So, let's explore

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Topics: Graduate School Resources

7 Jobs that Require Imagination and Creativity

  November 22, 2022    

When you think of careers that utilize the "left side of the brain," jobs like artist, designer, and filmmaker probably come to mind. But jobs that tap into the "left brain" are not as narrow of a category as you might think — there are a variety of roles across industries that require imagination and creativity. 

We live in an interdisciplinary era. Professionals are expected to cultivate a wide range of skills and pull from their knowledge bank to contribute to their industries. Fostering...

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Topics: WVU Graduate Programs, Industry Research & Advice

How to Find the Best Graduate Program for You

  November 10, 2022    

Making the decision to go to grad school might be easier than determining the best graduate program for you and your career goals. It might seem overwhelming to have so many options, but it’s actually an amazing opportunity for you to consider what’s most important to you. Ultimately, you should choose a program that will prepare you to be a leader in your industry.

Choosing a strategic graduate program begins with you and your goals, and how you approach this decision should have a strategy. 

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Topics: WVU Graduate Programs, WVU Admissions Resources

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Deciding what graduate school to attend can be daunting at times, and navigating the admissions process can be that much more difficult. We hope to make the journey from considering graduate school to enrolling in a graduate program easier by publishing content that will be helpful to you as you discern if, when, and where, to pursue your next degree.

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