{"id":668,"date":"2015-09-06T18:21:59","date_gmt":"2015-09-06T22:21:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/hegsa\/?p=668"},"modified":"2015-09-06T18:21:59","modified_gmt":"2015-09-06T22:21:59","slug":"september-2015-masters-corner-grad-school-hindsight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/hegsa\/september-2015-masters-corner-grad-school-hindsight\/","title":{"rendered":"September 2015: Master’s Corner \u2014 Grad School Hindsight"},"content":{"rendered":"

MASTER\u2019S CORNER\u00a0\u2014 GRAD SCHOOL HINDSIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n

A section of The Insider highlighting the Higher Education and Student Affairs Master\u2019s program.\u00a0 For more information about the Higher Education and Student Affairs program, visit http:\/\/www.shu.edu\/academics\/<\/a>education\/ma-college-administration\/index.cfm<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWelcome, and welcome back!\u00a0 As a second-year master\u2019s student about to embark on my last two semesters at Seton Hall University, I have had the fortune of reflecting upon my experiences over the summer, and wanted to share a few thoughts.\u00a0 No matter where you are in your program, here are some things I\u2019ve learned my first year in grad school.\u201d\u00a0 \u2014 Sarah Andrews, HEGSA Steward<\/em><\/p>\n

Build a support group<\/strong>. Having grown up in Wisconsin and living part-time with my husband in Charlotte, NC, Seton Hall and South Orange is not home to me. I have, however, started to build connections here, which I plan to use much more this year. Consider chatting with a professor during their office hours if you are excited about their research. Get off campus to enjoy a type of food you\u2019ve never tried before with a new classmate, or stop by a coffee shop where you wouldn\u2019t normally study. Try reaching out to your family and friends on a regular basis. Most importantly, find people to communicate with, and try to leave room in conversation free of school topics.<\/p>\n

Get in touch with your Career Advisor<\/strong>. This is a great way to feel a step ahead of the game. Career Services, within The Career Center, offers mock-interviews, resume reviews, CV critiques, and assistance with job searches. If you can\u2019t meet with them face to face, request a phone appointment.\u00a0 Some upcoming Career Center events are included below.<\/p>\n

Take critiques well<\/strong>. You\u2019re more invested now in the work you do, and it takes much longer to produce quality papers than it did as an undergraduate. Use the on-campus Writing Center (located in Arts & Sciences hall), or online via the Online Writing Lab (OWL<\/a>). If your professor offers to review your paper, take advantage of this wonderful resource. If your professor gives critiques of your paper after it\u2019s graded, learn from the comments, and reflect for your next paper.<\/p>\n

Get involved in HEGSA, KDP, DOVE, and the greater South Orange Community<\/strong>. Attend as many events as possible, and help people in whatever way you can; even if it seems small. This helps you incorporate all of the above suggestions and more. This is the time to get involved, be engaged, and grow in a relatively short space of time. For more suggestions, and archived issues of The Insider, see our blog at http:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/hegsa\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I\u2019d love to hear about what you have learned as a graduate student. Feel free to reach out to HEGSA to share your insights, comments, and announcements.\u00a0 Be sure to email us at hegsa@shu.edu<\/a> by the last Monday of the month for inclusion in the following month\u2019s newsletter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

MASTER\u2019S CORNER\u00a0\u2014 GRAD SCHOOL HINDSIGHT A section of The Insider highlighting the Higher Education and Student Affairs Master\u2019s program.\u00a0 For more information about the Higher Education and Student Affairs program, visit http:\/\/www.shu.edu\/academics\/education\/ma-college-administration\/index.cfm. \u201cWelcome, and welcome back!\u00a0 As a second-year master\u2019s…<\/p>\n

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