Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Written by women for women, this book provides practical information and advice on graduate schools in the United States and Canada. Basic information is provided for each graduate school about selection, applications and acceptance processes, likely cost and funding sources. The authors also provide valuable advice on how to determine the best methods for planning a course of study and selecting programmes.
Synopsis
As more women undertake graduate school, their need for guidance increases. The good news is, as the number of women who finish graduate school increases, so do the available resources. The Women's Guide to Surviving Graduate School is an excellent resource for women embarking on this educational journey. It is written by women, specifically for women. It provides information and advice relevant to both American and Canadian women, and focuses on elements related to graduate schools in both countries. The book begins with basic information about selection, applications, and acceptance processes, and goes on to guide women through such issues as determining how much their degree program is likely to cost and how to find funding. The authors also provide valuable advice on determining the best methods for planning a course of study and selecting programs. Finally, this book provides women with practical suggestions for becoming successful students and finding employment after graduation. The Women's Guide to Surviving Graduate School is the ideal, practical, and handy guide for professionals, students, and faculty in all areas.
Table of Contents
In the beginning: should you go to graduate school -- Taking the plunge -- The application process -- To be in or not to be in -- Paying for it -- Getting a running start -- Learning your way around -- Settling in -- The syllabus as a learning contract -- The road to "A" work -- Swimming rather than sinking.