I just finished my first semester of graduate school at JHU. Although I was expecting JHU to be difficult (and it was), I found that my first semester went very well. My advisor, fellow students and professors were very welcoming and walked me through the online class format. I've always been an overachiever and get my assignments done as early as possible, but here at JHU I found that even I needed to focus more on my studies than before. Although I've had to devote more time to studying, I did not feel like I had to pull an all-nighter like I did as an undergrad.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I didn't plan on going to graduate school right after I earned my undergraduate degree, but with today's economy I figured its a good time to continue my education. I was interested in applying for JHU, Yale and Cornell's programs, but ultimately JHU's program (including online coursework) fit well with my schedule and life. Although I would recommend applying for more than one school (backup options!!), I ended up ONLY applying for JHU and I am very grateful and still super excited that I'm in the program of my dreams. I feel like I'm in a close-knit and diverse family.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
JHU is very expensive compared to graduate programs in my area. Although I'll rack up more student debt, I know JHU is worth every penny. I'm working with professors who currently work in the field I'm interested in, I have an excellent advisor relationship whether online or on campus, and I'm learning and retaining more information than any other academic program.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
I worked full-time as an undergraduate student, but due to the course load I've cut back to working about 30 hrs a week. Like other reviewers, a student needs to find a good balance between work and school. One needs to have a clear schedule set aside for school work. It definitely helps to be organized and know what you can and cannot handle in your schedule.
I just finished my first semester of graduate school at JHU. Although I was expecting JHU to be difficult (and it was), I found that my first semester went very well. My advisor, fellow students and professors were very welcoming and walked me through the online class format. I've always been an overachiever and get my assignments done as early as possible, but here at JHU I found that even I needed to focus more on my studies than before. Although I've had to devote more time to studying, I did not feel like I had to pull an all-nighter like I did as an undergrad.
I didn't plan on going to graduate school right after I earned my undergraduate degree, but with today's economy I figured its a good time to continue my education. I was interested in applying for JHU, Yale and Cornell's programs, but ultimately JHU's program (including online coursework) fit well with my schedule and life. Although I would recommend applying for more than one school (backup options!!), I ended up ONLY applying for JHU and I am very grateful and still super excited that I'm in the program of my dreams. I feel like I'm in a close-knit and diverse family.
JHU is very expensive compared to graduate programs in my area. Although I'll rack up more student debt, I know JHU is worth every penny. I'm working with professors who currently work in the field I'm interested in, I have an excellent advisor relationship whether online or on campus, and I'm learning and retaining more information than any other academic program.
I worked full-time as an undergraduate student, but due to the course load I've cut back to working about 30 hrs a week. Like other reviewers, a student needs to find a good balance between work and school. One needs to have a clear schedule set aside for school work. It definitely helps to be organized and know what you can and cannot handle in your schedule.