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Wondering if you should come back to school for a graduate degree? It’s a big question, but we’re here to help.

This week, Katy and Emma connect with Allison Benner, the associate director of UVic’s Career Services team to talk about:

  • What kind of research to do
  • Whether it’s worth the time and money
  • The reality of today’s economy and the job market

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  • (00:00) - Intro music
  • (00:32) - Welcome & introductions
  • (02:32) - Introduction to Allison Benner, associate director of UVic Career Services
  • (03:32) - Allison shares what she learned from dropping out of her first graduate school
  • (06:16) - How to decide what the right grad program is for you
  • (09:35) - How to stand out in your grad school application
  • (13:00) - How to approach applying to grad school if you've been out of school for a while
  • (14:34) - The cost of going to grad school
  • (16:52) - Do you need to go to grad school to get a good job?
  • (18:52) - How to make the most of your grad school experience
  • (19:56) - How co-op can enrich your grad school experience
  • (22:43) - What to research when you're looking at grad schools
  • (27:02) - How grad school can help you follow your passion
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