Is grad school worth it? The pros and cons of doing a graduate degree.

Wondering if you should come back to school for a graduate degree? It’s a big question, but we’re here to help. This week, Katy and Emma connect with Allison Benner, the associate director of UVic’s Career Services team to talk about:What kind of research to do Whether it’s worth the time and moneyThe reality of today’s economy and the job marketResources from this episodeAccessing career support Co-op for graduate studentsApplying to graduate schoolConnect with usSign up for our weekly e-newsletterFollow UVic Co-op and Career on social mediaPhoto by Kimberly Farmer on Unsplash. (00:00) - Intro music (00:32) - Welcome & introductions (02:32) - Introduction to Allison Benner, associate director of UVic Career Services (03:32) - Allison shares what she learned from dropping out of her first graduate school (06:16) - How to decide what the right grad program is for you (09:35) - How to stand out in your grad school application (13:00) - How to approach applying to grad school if you've been out of school for a while (14:34) - The cost of going to grad school (16:52) - Do you need to go to grad school to get a good job? (18:52) - How to make the most of your grad school experience (19:56) - How co-op can enrich your grad school experience (22:43) - What to research when you're looking at grad schools (27:02) - How grad school can help you follow your passion