It’s been a long semester, you’re a tired graduate student, and you might need some motivation to keep going. Inspirational images to the rescue! Coffee is a vegetable,right? Writing is hard, but remember you don’t have to be Hemingway on the first try! You’re going to make it! Remember that you...
A few years ago, everybody and their brother had a blog. Before social media really took hold, Blogger, TypePad and the like were crowded with documentation of the mundane details of our lives. Then social media exploded and microblogging overcame macro, and now traditional blogging is back in full...
Which master’s degree is for you? How will it push your career further than you ever thought? Choosing which master’s degree to pursue has a lot to do with your personal preferences and career goals. Below are a few key factors to consider and keep in mind when choosing which degree to go after...
Are you feeling the stress of grad school? Do you feel like that stress is causing depression? Don't worry—you're not alone. According to a 2015 study conducted by the University of California Berkeley, 47% of grad students are either depressed or stressed beyond their limit. In this post, we’ll...
In our Master of Architecture program at UL Lafayette, you won’t spend your entire day at a desk. You’ll get involved with the community, design a range of buildings and structures, get your hands dirty (literally), and gain valuable experience while doing it. Hands-on design & research A...
Earning your master’s degree is a great idea for improving your career prospects, personal knowledge, self-satisfaction, and more. But how should you earn that master’s degree: online or in a traditional on-campus program? Before you decide, run through the pros and cons of both to make sure you’re...
The phrases “dressing for grad school“ and “dressing for success” should be synonymous, given that your ultimate grad school goal is to succeed in your respective field of study. You have a lot on your plate. While taking the Mark Zuckerberg approach and wearing the same gray shirt every day may...
Dr. Wiley Cash, who earned his PhD in English from UL Lafayette in 2008, has released his third novel after his first two novels drew the attention of Southern fiction lovers and critics. Dr. Cash has released The Last Ballad, his eagerly-awaited new novel that’s set in the 1929 North Carolina’s...
You can convince yourself that there are plenty of reasons not to go to grad school. Maybe it never seems to be the right time, or you just can’t see yourself back in the classroom. Well, it’s time to do some myth-busting. The truth is: now is the time for you to go to grad school. Let’s break down...
Ask 10 people what they think of grad school, and you’ll probably get 10 different opinions. There’s a lot of grad school myths out there, but there’s also a lot of grad school truths. Here’s 5 of each for you to think through as you consider your grad school options. Truth #1: You may feel like...
