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afaik, not unless it’s paid for

i’m not in grad school/haven’t applied for other reasons, but a big piece of advice my v wise mentor/professor in college about grad school was that she really stressed not going into debt for grad school, especially in today’s world and job market. so even if you aren’t sure you’d 100% “use” it, if it’s with scholarships and a fellowship so you graduate debt-free, worry less. on the other hand, even if you’re very sure you would “use” it but you’d have to go into debt seriously ask yourself if it’s that worth it. if you only want a master’s (in the US), there are not always as many fellowships / assistantships for master’s students so go for a PhD program with a “terminal master’s” so you can do two years, decide if you like it, and if you don’t you still get a master’s at the two year mark (this was also advice i received). my obvious caveat is that i’m not in grad school (yet?) but i‘d literally trust this professor with my life so i trust that this advice is sage enough to pass on!

@marxinista

Oct 18, 2024

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soul-search

what school? What degree program? how is it being funded? why do you want to go to grad school - professional reasons? Do you want to enter academia?  don’t pay an institution whose investment portfolio you have serious ethical qualms with for a master’s degree - but you probably know that. Ideally you go somewhere where you get a TA or RA-ship and your tuition waived and where graduate student workers are unionized. Having done the PhD app process this past cycle, it involves a lot of cost benefit analysis, self interrogation, and vulnerability - keep stewing on the tension. Somewhat related, breakdown of Columbia’s finances from earlier this month by Adam Tooze. Maybe a good reminder know that the academy’s labor can audit the system? 

@keynesian

May 17, 2024

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Only if you have a clear plan

Make sure you have some idea of why you want to do grad school. Don't just do it because you feel you need to, or want a distraction. And if your program requires a thesis/dissertation, make sure you are really passionate about the subject. Like, as passionate as the people who make three-hour video essays are.

@spencerto

Oct 17, 2024

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Matching w ur dog

His name is Tabasco, but he doesn’t know that.

@mintgawd

Apr 10, 2025

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TO SUMMON MINT GOD

*only do this when you MUST get FLY and exude unspeakable and ineffable confidence where ppl will probably call you a cocky asshole* recite this prayer: Dear Haters, You can all suck my balls from the back and my dick from the front. I was born to be great. you were all born to debate my greatness. Clearly we are not the same. in times of uncertainty I stand tall. Even when alone, my spirit is guided by God’s invisible hand who shields me from the bullshit. A back this broad was earned by climbing to places most could never reach. If theyve never seen these heights, how could they comprehend my perspective? Anyone with something negative to say is miles beneath me with mushy shit in their pamper and piss dribbling down their soft, weak legs. Thank you mint god for humility. Thank you mint god for strength. Love, (Your name) And although I may not appear in the physical form, you will feel an aura of mint purple surrounding you and a genuine earthy sense of pride in your chest to continue on your mission, no fucks given.

@mintgawd

Jun 19, 2024

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Weird women!!!!

i Am a proud fan of weird women!!! Newest weird woman acquisition: the cute shy girl from my MBA program with a curly bob and red highlights. Shes so quiet and shy, we’ve had every class together so far over 3 semesters and barely ever spoke aside from her saying happy Valentine’s Day to me in February. Fast forward to this semester I sit next to her first day of finance class and decide to Be friendly and chat. She’s quiet but cool so I get her number, offer to maybe study later in the semester (which is a mild courtesy as I was lowkey just gaining new allies in the class to assist with cheating). But once I started texting her about class we just never stopped texting, and now I think we’re actively flirting? Shes into dark romance novels? she brought one of her novels to class yesterday and after class she snuggled up against me in the hallway and made me read a (very graphic) page about a girl getting fucked by a gun? This chick is nuts. Am I catching feelings?

@mintgawd

Sep 17, 2024