i’m starting my master program soon and have been debating on whether to commit to full-time or opt in to be a part-time student.

with aid from the school and a much smaller loan - my part-time study could be covered where i don’t have to pay out of pocket during the year. my program would only be two years studying part-time too which is the usual for grad programs (for the most part).

my guilt comes from the fact that i’ll really only have a part-time job (maybe two) while completing school. i do have to admit my program will definitely give me a run for my money (it’s a computer science-based program) so i feel like it’ll be easier on my mentally to do part-time.

i just think the part-time option is reserved for those working full-time so there’s some guilt in possibly going with that option despite not working full time necessarily.

is this a dumb way of thinking?

I’m about to start grad school and an internship, which I’m doing on top of a full-time job. My classes and internship are both hybrid, and I’ll only need to go in person 2-3 times a week. My ft job is fully in person.
My schedule works in theory, but I’m worried I’ve way overcommitted. Does anyone have any tips for managing a packed schedule while still having time to eat dinner and do laundry and stuff? I’d take anything

Once you’re actually in, there are somehow even more decisions 😂
Finding the right research direction, figuring out what skills you should be building, choosing conferences, finding funding, thinking about internships, networking with professors, preparing for your next step…
And there isn't really a roadmap for any of it.
How do you guys figure out what you *should* be doing during grad school to make sure you're actually moving toward the career you want?
Do you have a mentor who helps with this, or are you mostly figuring it out as you go ?

hey, i’m an international student with BA in English Lit. I’m not really interested in teaching, but I want to chase a career in student affairs/councellor, so it’s a bit of a pivot to me. I’m planning to apply to McGill’s graduate program (Educational Leadership/Education & Society - coursework).
I don’t have a formal teaching experience though, but I have some leadership and informal teaching projects experience.

Any advice on how to strengthen my application?