How do I overcome anxiety in grad school?

Mindfulness: I did an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) program. Exercise: A walk, swim, or run doesn’t solve everything, but both research and my personal experience suggest trying it out! Communication: Being honest with family, friends, and my partner is key.

Should I be nervous for graduation?

Don’t be nervous. You’re going to have to shake a few hands after your name is called and you walk across the stage, so make sure your hands aren’t all sweaty. Don’t worry that you’re going to trip or fall of the stage; that will only make it worse.

Is it even worth going to graduate school?

Graduate school provides you with knowledge, skills, a network, and a wider set of career opportunities. Even if you don’t end up using your new degree or working in the field, having it will increase your value as an employee in the future.

Do most people go straight to grad school?

For US grad schools (the only ones I know about), it’s much more common to go to grad school right after getting your bachelor’s degree than to do something else for a while. Of course, if there are deficits in your undergrad education, you might have to work or take some additional courses before applying.

Should you take a year off before grad school?

From a personal development lens, taking time off before graduate school allows you the opportunity to get out of the “student mindset” and develop more general life experience. Being out of school, you may devote more time to your family, hobbies, and establish a work-life balance before going back to school.

Can I work full time while in grad school?

Working full-time in grad school isn’t easy, but it can be done. Plenty of students have gone before you on the journey to earn a graduate degree while working full-time—and survived to tell the tale! We spoke with professionals who put in the hard work to earn their graduate degrees while working full-time.