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A graduate degree is more than a ticket to high paying career.

Wonder what it’s like being a grad student?

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.

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.

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.

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.

You’ve decided to go to graduate school. That’s great! Choosing to get your master’s or doctorate is a big decision, and now there are two more steps: choose your school and figure out how you’re going to pay for it.

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.