Here at UL Lafayette, we believe that earning a graduate degree is one of the best ways for you to pursue your passions and reach your personal and professional goals. Having a graduate degree can be an asset or even essential, depending on what you plan to spend your life doing. There are plenty of...
With hundreds of graduate school programs to choose from in Louisiana, it can be difficult to determine which university offers the best graduate degrees for your goals. And choosing the best grad school for you is vital to ensuring your future success and happiness, whether that’s in a STEM...
In some career paths a PhD is a logical next step, in others it’s mandatory, and for some it’s a good way to get a step above the competition. But just how many people are doing it and how successful are they? We have a few stats to help you get a better understanding of what the road to a PhD looks...
So you want to go to graduate school? Well, we’re here to help you navigate the best options and course of action to take when funding your education. Below are some things to make note of during your application and enrollment processes. The ultimate cheat-sheet on paying for graduate school The...
Have you ever had someone give you amazing advice? How about awful advice? Well, find out the best and worst advice we've heard about going to grad school. Struggling with your job search? Just go to grad school! If you’re struggling searching for a job after obtaining your bachelor’s degree...
We get it. Grad school is a big investment of both time and money, and it’s a huge decision. But at the same time, it’s totally worth it! Don’t listen to the doubters. Let’s debunk some of the biggest excuses not to go to grad school. 1. It’s too hard to start over. Some people think that if you...
Meet Samona Drexler, a 2016 graduate of the UL Lafayette Doctor of Nursing Practice program. She is now the manager and clinical nurse practitioner in the Pre-Anesthesia Clearance and Evaluation (PACE) Clinic at Lafayette General Medical Center. Let her tell you, in her own words, why she chose UL...
Figuring out when to start graduate school depends on your personal and professional goals. Will a master’s degree help you get ahead? Do you need a doctorate to reach the top of your field? There are plenty of reasons why you should get a graduate degree, and being scared to start graduate school...
Let’s face it. Grad school is no cake walk. It’s a lot of sleepless nights, countless hours in the library, and a ton of triple-shot lattes. That’s why it’s important to keep a sense of humor while working towards your graduate degree and to make sure you’re always having some fun along the way. If...
Chances are that during your undergraduate years you attended a music festival or two. You may have gone to Bonnaroo, Coachella, Lollapalooza, Voodoo, Hangout, or one of the many other festivals held across the country. Whichever one you attended, you probably paid a few hundred dollars for the...
