Saturday, May 15, 2010

Grad. School for Dummies Part 1

Just like those "Dummies" series books I figure I could offer some tips and reminders to anyone who might be heading back to school. These tips are mainly for someone who is going to graduate schoo full time...but anyone might find them helpful.

1. Find a place to live! Everyone's website looks fabulous, but you don't want loud, noisy 19 year olds keeping you up at night. Investigate and ask around. Don't forget that staying on campus might be the right choice for you (it is for me).

2. Books, $$$$, and Meds. In the busy activity of getting back into school don't forget a few expensive things. Those books are a monster. Bargain hunt as much as you can. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/ helped me! Also. budget for the random $$$ expenses. Graduate school is not cheap and you don't want to be blind sided by hidden costs and extra bills. Lastly, make sure your shot records are up to date, that you have been to the doc recently etc. Don't want a hold on your registration based on health stuff.

TBC....

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