Dr. Don Martin I Grad School Road Map A master’s degree can often guarantee higher earnings than a bachelor’s degree, but it can also come with more student loan debt. Approximately 60% of those who complete graduate school have student
Katie Johnson / Bethel University (MN) Figuring out what we’re meant to do with the time we’ve been given is no small or easy feat. When we acknowledge that God has created everything with intention and purpose, it can feel
Heather Arnold / Houghton College (Houghton, NY) As an enrollment advisor, I have the privilege to hear the stories of professionals looking to go back to college on a regular basis. Often, the reasons for wanting to finish their degree are ambitious and exciting, but it’s
“God’s people have been singing for centuries, even millennia. Paul wrote to the Colossians, ‘Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the
Bill Gibbons / Northeastern Seminary (Rochester, NY) As the newest member of the staff at Northeastern Seminary, I have completed my first month and continue to praise the Lord for giving me the honor and privilege of working with such
Success in grad school hinges on planning ahead, seeking mentors and articulating your skills, write students Lydia Gandy-Fastovich and Kirby Livingston, along with their supervisors, Alissa Ewer and Eileen Callahan. When we hire graduate assistants at the University of Wisconsin
Anyone who has entered the work-world and started paying off a mortgage knows a simple truth about adulthood: life can get busier than you ever imagined when you were younger. It often feels like you are not just burning a
Finding affordable housing in this unconventional market in the middle of a global Covid-19 pandemic can be a big challenge. It can be particularly hard for graduate students living on tight budgets who need to juggle core courses in an
Shannon Insler/Student Loan Hero With 65% of seniors graduating from college with student loan debt, you likely want to find financial aid for grad school. After all, there is no need to add to your stack of student loans if you
Dr. Gene Wilkes | B.H. Carroll Theological Institute 1 Corinthians 9:24Imagine for a moment that two individuals, Bob and Scott, are preparing to run a marathon. To prepare for this grueling endurance race, Bob says, “I’m going to read some
Don Martin | Grad School Road Map Graduate school is a great way to continue your education, but it often comes with a big price tag. Fortunately, you don’t always need to pay for it out of pocket. There are
Katie Johnson | Bethel University (MN) Deciding you’re ready for graduate school is a huge step toward continuing your education and advancing your career. Maybe you’ve been on a strategic career path since fifth grade, and your window for applying to
Dr. Joseph R. Cathey | B.H. Carroll Theological Institute When I began my seminary pilgrimage some thirty years ago, a very wise mentor took me aside and shared with me three very salient points to help me get the most out
Denise Cunningham Ed. D. | February 5, 2021 As I reflect back on my over 40 years of life on this earth, there have been so many people and experiences that have made me who I am today. At the top
Katie Johnson | Bethel University (MN) Some decisions are easier to make than others. Changing lanes when you’re stuck behind someone going slow on a freeway—no brainer. Meal planning for the week when you have picky eaters in your household—a bit
Thomas Clapper | Crown College Graduate school can be an important step in your future. Balancing it with your work, family, and life can be a challenging but great experience. Why Start grad school? Pursuing a graduate degree can be an
Don Martin | June 9, 2020 At some point in your recent past you have decided to consider graduate study. You may or may not end up going in that direction, but for now it is on your mind. Before
Don Martin | March 20, 2020 Of all the challenges facing a graduate student, financing is right up there. As a former Dean of Admissions and Dean of Students, many of the issues students brought to me during my weekly open
Ellie Walburg, Cornerstone University | March 20, 2018 Since we were kids, we’ve been learning and deepening our understanding of virtues and how they should be incorporated into our day-to-day life. We just may not have realized it at the time.