Just last week my grad school friends and I were reminiscing that it had been exactly one year since we graduated. My mind started drifting back to grad school and then I thought back to my undergraduate years since I graduated 4 years ago. Compared to graduate school, I can see now that I was far too naive in undergrad. Looking back, it was a much more carefree time in my life than now. While I would not change a…
While the end of the school year may be an exciting time to relax and enjoy a summer vacation, it can also be a stressful time of decision making. This is especially true if you are entering your last year of college and deciding whether you should apply for grad school during your last year or take a gap year before grad school. If you want to go straight to grad school after getting your college degree, you have to…
Yesterday, I was shocked to have my distant uncle call me out of the blue. I was scared that something was wrong. To my relief, he called for advice on picking a college for his daughter. Thankfully, I loved my choice of college but I remember the turmoil I had in picking. Dramatic as I was at 18, it felt like my whole future was on the line. So here are my top 5 things to consider when picking the…