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When is the Right Time to Start Graduate School?

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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...

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Why So Serious? Keeping Your Sense of Humor While in Grad School

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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...

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Why Study at UL Lafayette? Festival International is Why.

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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...

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Work Smarter, Not Harder: 5 Ways to Make This Year Easier

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“Work smarter, not harder.” Sure, it’s a cliché, but when you’re looking for a leg up on grad school success, it rings true. Here are a few practical suggestions for ways to be successful in grad school. Become a master of prioritization When faced with a massive to-do list, it’s easy to just stare...

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Your Graduate School Bucket List

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We’ve put together a checklist of all the essential to-dos to help you get the most out of your time in the Graduate School at UL Lafayette … as told in GIFs. 1. Attend orientation (and actually listen) Orientation is your official introduction to grad student life at UL Lafayette. It’s chock full...

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